Background
How did you get into film?
- Student Council
- Early Instagram
- UHSFF
- 2014 SHS Recap
Context of the Content
- Just as important as the content we're making, is the context you're making it for
There is no one set path
Follow what lights you up
Trial and Error - Biggest Lessons
We will learn more through making mistakes, than overanalyzing our decisions
How did you get started professionally?
- 100+ Wedding Videos
- Avenue, Route, FilmLaab
See a need, fill a need
- Video solves problems, and brings opportunities that wouldn't be possible otherwise
- How could using video solve the problem of a local business?
Don't trade your time for money
Let me explain..
AI and Film?
Why have an eye on AI?
What is a unique opportunity brought through film that you wouldn't have had otherwise?
- 25+ Countries
- Connection and Collaboration
- Endless Possibilities
Ikaika Studios Press Box
Press Boxes - 100+ Individual Videos
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iHr8Yv4le8cBsOZd9rnaZH3pVwQGzYzY?usp=share_link
How do you grow a social media account?
- Lean into what makes you unique
- Why would someone follow my account?
- Bring value to your demographic
We all learn differently
Lean into what sparks your natural curiosity when life feels too structured
The importance of networking
It's who you know, and what you know.
Why did you leave FilmLaab?
- Why many filmmakers burn out
- The general applicability of a filmmakers skillsets
- Surround yourself with what you love
- Are you still taking clients?
What clients are REALLY looking for
- Increase Brand Awareness
- Generate Sales or Leads
- Bring Credibility
- Problem Solvers
Learn to solve problems
- What it means to be a problem solver
Stop labeling yourself
What do we do when we create labels for ourselves?
what's next for you?
- Transitioning "out of film"
- The power of film in modern business
- New Primitive (https://www.instagram.com/newprimitive1/)
INFINITI USA
Share YOUR message
Observe, Absorb, and Share
How do you tap into your inner creativity
GROUP DIALOGUE
Unlocking your potential
Film is one of the most limitless ways for us to share our inner world with others. How do you see the world? How do you articulate that to others in your own way?