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Discover how filmmaker Jake Jalbert built his career from shooting his first feature film 14 years ago to establishing a movie studio in Florida in this 12-minute interview. Learn about Jalbert's journey from producing "House Guest Massacre" in 2013 to working as Director of Photography on studio films like "Megaboa" and "Shark Waters" through The Asylum, the studio behind the Sharknado franchise. Explore his collaborations with notable actors including Burt Reynolds, Amy Smart, Sean Astin, Michael Shannon, and Eric Roberts, and understand the practical steps he took to transition from independent filmmaking to studio work. Gain insights into the business side of building a production company, the challenges of scaling from low-budget projects to theatrical releases, and the strategic decisions that led to creating his own studio infrastructure in Florida's growing film market.
