Tea Time - Fullisick Filmmaking Podcast

Created by Australian production company Fullisick, Tea Time is a filmmaking podcast that explores career pathways, opportunities and achievements of filmmakers in the Australian film industry. Each episode features special guests that have made recent progress or achievements in the Australian screen industry. Hosted by writer and director Tea Van de Burgt, the podcast hopes to inspire Australian film practitioners on their journey in the industry, and provide insight for film lovers to appreciate the challenges Australian filmmakers experience in the industry.

Tea Time - Fullisick Filmmaking Podcast is a tv podcast hosted by Tea Van de Burgt, with 7 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Tea Van de Burgt hosts Tea Time - Fullisick Filmmaking Podcast, a tv show with 7 episodes published.

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  Episode #7

  E07: David Ward - Writing and Directing Lenore

  Apr 16, 20261h 24mS1

  <p>In this episode we are joined by writer and director David Ward, whose feature film Lenore is currently doing its festival rounds. Lenore is a psychological thriller- “When a controversial influencer suddenly disappears, a terminally online sycophant goes hunting for answers, but comes face-to-face with the monstrosity of his own sins.” If you’re listening to this episode before the 15th of May 2026, you can catch Lenore at its Australian premiere, at Fantastic Film Festival, with screenings in Sydney and Melbourne- we touch more on this towards the end of the episode. My favourite parts of this episode was our di...

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  Episode #7

  E07: David Ward - Writing and Directing Lenore

  Apr 16, 20261h 24mS1

  In this episode we are joined by writer and director David Ward, whose feature film Lenore is currently doing its festival rounds. Lenore is a psychological thriller- “When a controversial influencer suddenly disappears, a terminally online sycophant goes hunting for answers, but comes face-to-face with the monstrosity of his own sins.” If you’re listening to this episode before the 15th of May 2026, you can catch Lenore at its Australian premiere, at Fantastic Film Festival, with screenings in Sydney and Melbourne- we touch more on this towards the end of the episode. My favourite parts of this episode was our discussion on private investors, test screenings, and literary genesis of the screenplay- these are topics we haven’t yet spoken about on the podcast before and is so useful for emerging filmmakers. Grew up an actor, went to film school Film school - character shaping vs craft shaping Camaraderie & collaboration - fundamental skills built through film school The reality of being a director nowadays- the need to be multihyphenate Directing and Editing Lenore Trifecter - Good, Fast and Cheap 16mm unit at Swinburne - benefits of learning the discipline of shooting on film How Lenore began as a stageplay VFX, screen replacements, in-camera effects Genre - Thriller or Horror? Creative genesis - Edgar Allen Poe Co-writing the screenplay How the HODs got attached Casting Lenore - the challenges of casting such an intense role Challenges and restrictions during filming Ethics and morality of directing Financing the film - private investors Private investing for feature films - how to find private investors Budget - and budget for genre Test screening - the benefits of doing Feedback on films - how to take it Finishing the film & festival runs Fantasporto - winning the audience choice award Fantastic film festival - Australia premiere Advice for emerging filmmakers Check out Lenore's screenings at Fantastic Film Festival Follow the podcast on instagram: ⁠⁠@teatimefilmpodcast⁠⁠ Follow Tea on instagram: ⁠⁠@teavandeburgt⁠⁠ Follow David on instagram: @davidjsward ⁠⁠ To leave the podcast feedback ⁠⁠follow this link

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  Episode #6

  E06: Tavis Pinnington - Cinematography in Melbourne’s Landscape [Part Two]

  Mar 25, 202648 minS1

  <p>Today we have the second half of the podcast with Melbourne-based cinematographer Tavis Pinnington. In this part of the episode we talk about Westgate, the process, scheduling, and film festivals of the film, as well as Tavis’ other narrative works that he has completed recently. We delve into the importance of creating genuine ongoing relationships with other filmmakers, advice for cinematographers, and much more. </p><p><br>Scheduling of Westgate </p>Opportunities films can lead toScreening your films in cinemaBeing perceived in the industryGoal setting Growing with films Life experience turning into your artVulnerability in films The worth of films...

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  Episode #5

  E05: Tavis Pinnington - Cinematography in Melbourne’s Landscape [Part One]

  Mar 11, 202639 minS1

  <p>Today we’re joined by Melbourne-based cinematographer Tavis Pinnington. For part one of the chat with Tavis, we discuss film school, the transition from sound department to cinematographer. We touch on first paid jobs, and the reality of making a living as a cinematographer. We look at pitching, commercials, spec ads, and all the creative documentation, specifically delving into his recent campaign work for Up There Store x Adidas, particularly talking about references and treatments, lighting, shooting, you name it. More on Tavis’ narrative work will be coming in the next episode! </p><p><br></p>​Film school at Swinbur...

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  Episode #4

  E04: Adrian Ortega - Writing and Directing Westgate, festivals and distribution - the real secrets to the life of a film after post

  Feb 25, 20261h 4mS1

  <p>In today’s episode we are joined by Melbourne-based writer, director and producer Adrian Ortega, the director of feature films Westgate and Cerulean Blue, both of which were in MIFF and had decorated festival runs and award wins globally. He is the founder of Proud Wing Films, an Australian production company, where he also produces short films, championing debut and emerging filmmakers. Throughout this episode, we touch a lot on the details of feature filmmaking, talking about the challenges of both features- and every step of the process. </p>Gaining experience in many roles- particularly ADing, can help you bec...

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