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Paul Cast: Just Start - Lessons on Filmamking, Vision, and Building Resilence

Paul Cast: Just Start - Lessons on Filmamking, Vision, and Building Resilence

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In this episode of the Talk With Elijah, Filmmaker and Director Paul Cast shares the building a career in Nigeria's film industry. from limited funding to small budgets, Paul explains how the he learned to tell powerful authentic stories using what he has- and why connection matters more than expensive production.

He breaks down the mindset every young entrepreneur needs: tough skin, focus, and the courage to execute even when nobody understands your vision. Paul also discusses the balance between skill and attitude, what makes a strong team, and why audiences care about results, not excuses.


He reveals his guiding motto: “Do the thing. It might not be the thing, but it’ll be the thing that leads to the thing.”

A reminder to start where you are, learn through doing, embrace mistakes, and seek mentorship instead of waiting for perfect conditions.

This is a practical, encouraging episode for entrepreneurs, creatives, and aspiring filmmakers who want to grow, take action, and build a meaningful career

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