Filmmaking, Entrepreneurship and the Power of Storytelling
With Steve Levy, Film director and founder of SLTV Studios
Award-winning filmmaker Steve Levy on his head, stomach, heart decision framework, leaving a corporate career, and why story is what keeps an audience watching.
From the show notes
I’m Stephen Levy, award-winning filmmaker, content creator, keynote speaker, and mentor.
I help people tell powerful stories, make confident choices, and turn ideas into impact through film, content, and personal development.
Follow my journey for filmmaking insights, creative guidance, and life lessons that matter.
In this captivating conversation, we sit down with Steve Levy, a multi-award-winning film director and producer with 25 prestigious film awards and 45 official selections, having directed and produced films that have received international recognition. He is also the founder of SLTV Studios, where he helps brands and organizations bring their ideas to life through visual storytelling and connecting with their emotions.
Instagram: @sltvstudiosltd
Timestamps
- Introducing Steve Levy: Award-Winning Filmmaker and Founder of SLTV Studios
- The Head, Stomach, Heart Decision-Making Framework
- Applying the Framework for Entrepreneurs (Logic, Instincts, and Passion)
- Conflict in Decision-Making: Why You Need a Mentor and Wise Counsel
- How to Know You’ve Made the Right Business Decision (The Fruits Test)
- The Transition from Senior Corporate Role (KPMG) to Founding SLTV Studios
- Why Values Matter: Turning Down Work That Doesn't Align with Your Principles
- The Biggest Entrepreneurial Shift: From Creative Skill to Business Acumen and Networking
- Building Rapport: Using Random Facts (Like Football) as a Gateway to Relationships
- Attention Spans and Storytelling: Why the Narrative Keeps People Hooked
- The True Story Behind the Award-Winning Short Film Epiphany
- The Power of Listening: Giving Someone Time to Speak
- Why Steve Decided to Help the Stranger in Brick Lane
- Why Epiphany Succeeded: Craft and Audience Connection
- Burnout and Resilience Culture: Striking a Balance and Protecting Your Health
- Juggling Multiple Roles and the Power of Saying 'Not Yet'
- Mindset: Why Failure is Just a Classroom and the Importance of 'Blinkers'
- The Path to Becoming a Filmmaker (From Martial Arts to TV Extras)
- Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Plan, Learn from Your Job, and Eliminate Debts
- The Best Thing About the Creative Industry: The Introduction of AI
- Is AI a Threat? It Comes Down to Intention and Adaptation
- The Worst Thing About the Industry: Clients Knocking Down Pricing and Challenging Value
- The Listening Test That Makes You A Better Listener