We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Tamas Hever. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Tamas below.
Tamas, appreciate you joining us today. Are you happier as a creative? Do you sometimes think about what it would be like to just have a regular job? Can you talk to us about how you think through these emotions?
I feel like the real question is where you can find creativity. Is it about living a creative life while doing a boring job, or is it about doing creative work? My issue is that creative work is all-consuming—it leaves you with very little time to actually live. And I guess that, in itself, becomes creative: you have to figure out how to do weeks of laundry and maintain a meaningful relationship in five minutes.
Lately, I’ve started to really appreciate good food. Some people realize that as kids, but for me, it’s a new discovery. The problem is, filmmaking makes you forget to eat entirely—until someone calls out, ‘Lunch break, everybody!’ Sometimes, I wonder what it would be like to have a job where meals aren’t just refueling stops between takes, but something to actually enjoy. But then, I think about how much I love what I do, and I guess I just have to get better at stealing moments for both.
Tamas, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
I knew I wanted to work in the film industry when I was around 18, but it took me nearly a decade to figure out that I wanted to direct. At first, I only knew that I loved films. I didn’t have a clear path, so I just started showing up. I had friends making movies, and I’d ask if they needed help whether that meant carrying gear, PAing, ADing, recording sound, or anything else. I kept asking until people started asking me. That’s how I got my start.
Later, I studied economics and film at Claremont McKenna, but even then, I hadn’t fully connected my love for cinema to a career. I knew I loved being on set, but I didn’t yet know where I fit. After college, I moved back to my hometown and started working in the industry. I was fortunate to be part of incredible projects like Dune, Dune: Part Two, Dune: Prophecy, Jack Ryan (Season 3), and many more. I worked alongside the best in the field, and through that experience, I founded SetSocialz, a boutique BTS agency for film and TV.
Being surrounded by top-tier filmmakers wasn’t just inspiring—it was transformative. I saw firsthand what makes a great director: passion, vision, and the ability to bring people together. The best directors don’t just make movies; they build communities through storytelling. That realization reignited my love for the craft and made me certain that I want to be a student of cinema.
What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?
For me, the most rewarding part of being a creative is finding an audience, whether that’s through social media or film. There’s something incredible about seeing people resonate with your work, knowing that a story made an impact. Personally, I love making people laugh. There’s nothing more rewarding than that shared moment when an audience lets go of themselves. Comedy has this unique ability to connect people, to break tension, to make life feel a little lighter and that’s exactly what I want to create.
What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?
I think my mission is simple and selfish I love making films. I do it because it brings me joy, but I also hope that passion translates and resonates with others. I’m especially drawn to weird, unexpected, and funny movies, the kind that catch people off guard, make them laugh in ways they didn’t expect, and stick with them long after.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://setsocialz.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamashever/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamas-hever-98bb8850/
- Other: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9922941/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_3_nm_5_q_tamas%2520hever
