233 episodes
The BWNC Podcast Black With No Cream
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- TV & Film
The BWNC Podcast is the #1 resource for content creators. Every Monday, we share interviews & discussions with industry-leading creatives whose stories will inspire you to follow your passion. Our goal is to provide you with the shortcuts, tips, & advice that will take your career to the next level! Hosted by filmmaker Ben Hagarty – best known for his work with major artists & brands like Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Caon, & EA Games. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackwithnocream/support
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Matt Sokoler on Production Designing Music Videos, Commercials, and Photoshoots!
Today's guest is Matt Sokoler aka Soko Creations! Matt is a Production Designer based out of Los Angeles and has PD’d for all types of content. From Music Videos, to Commercials, and photoshoots - he’s worked with an insane roster of clients - Tik Tok, New Balance, Doja Cat, Olivia Rodrigo, Meg The Stallion, Oliver Tree, and many more!
In this episode, a few of the topics we cover are:
His come up story
Describing what a production designer is and how he got into it
How he sketches his ideas and brings them to life
What collaboration looks like between him and the director
And so much more
Thank you Matt for joining us on the show! Appreciate you!
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Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sokocreations
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Misshattan on Aerial Photography, Quitting Her Full Time Job, Developing a Brand, and More!
Today's guest is Misshattan aka Natalie Amrossi. Natalie is a a photographer based out of New York City and is best known for her aerial photography work. When it comes to seeing the world from a new perspective, Natalie is there finding it while hanging out of a chopper.
In this episode, a few of the topics we cover are:
Natalies come up story
How she quit her full time job to pursue photography
Working with brands like Jaguar and how that developed her portfolio
Advice on getting into this space
And so much more
Thank you Natalie for joining us on the show! Appreciate you!
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Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/Misshattan
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This is a private space where you can learn from industry-leading creatives, gain insights to advance your skills, receive answers to tough questions, find collaborators, and land job opportunities.
By becoming a member, you will build a valuable network of peers that you can lean on to support you, motivate you, hold you accountable, give you constructive feedback, and so much more!
Use code 'ONEBUCK' to get in for just $1 for the first month!
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Jake Chams on Surviving a Tragedy and Shooting for Panic at the Disco, Marshmello, Green Day, and more
Today's guest is Jake Chamseddine (aka Jake Chams)! Jake is a Director, Photographer, and Cinematographer in the music, documentary, and editorial space. His credits consist of names like Panic! At The Disco, Green Day, Carly Rae Jepsen, Lorde, Nike, Adobe, and many more!
In this episode, a few of the topics we cover are:
Jakes come up story (Crazy luck while jumping at water falls!)- Getting his first touring gig
Building client relationships that last a lifetime
Working directly with so many high level musicians
And more
But most importantly, Jake shares about his incredible journey through a life changing accident that happened on tour and almost cost him his life. Thank you Jake for sharing this with us. Your story, your attitude, and your determination is more motivation than any of us could ever handle.
Please continue to crush your recovery brother!!
http://www.instagram.com/jakechams
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Join the BWNC Community!
This is a private space where you can learn from industry-leading creatives, gain insights to advance your skills, receive answers to tough questions, find collaborators, and land job opportunities.
By becoming a member, you will build a valuable network of peers that you can lean on to support you, motivate you, hold you accountable, give you constructive feedback, and so much more!
Use code 'ONEBUCK' to get in for just $1 for the first month!
Join at: http://www.bwnc.com/join
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FranklinsPOV on Becoming a DP, Shooting His First Nike Commercial, Working With Doja Cat, ASAP Rocky, Blink 182 and more!
Today's guest is Franklin Ricart (aka FranklinsPOV)! Franklin is a DP also known as a Director of Photography in the music video, commercial, and narrative space. His credits consist of names and brands like Nike, Facebook, Mercedes, A$AP Rocky, Doja Cat, Lil Durk, Gunna, and many more!
In this episode, a few of the topics we cover are:
Franklins come up story
How his work as a PA landed him a job shooting a massive Nike Campaign
- Collaborating with Cole Bennett and Lyrical Lemonade
His advice for new DP's
And so much more!
Franklin sets the tone for young creatives and shows how being hungry, staying focused, and being willing to grind day in and day out can pay off in dividends.
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Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/franklinspov
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Join the BWNC Community!
This is a private space where you can learn from industry-leading creatives, gain insights to advance your skills, receive answers to tough questions, find collaborators, and land job opportunities.
By becoming a member, you will build a valuable network of peers that you can lean on to support you, motivate you, hold you accountable, give you constructive feedback, and so much more!
Use code 'ONEBUCK' to get in for just $1 for the first month!
Join at: http://www.bwnc.com/join
Also want to give a HUGE shout out to Canon for supporting this podcast. We love ya’ll!
Want to show more love? Do these things:
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Mike Carson on Creative Directing for Big Sean, Kendrick Lamar, How Virgil Abloh was a Mentor, and More!
Today we have Mike Carson joining us on the BWNC Podcast. Mike is a Creative Director for artist and brands such as Kendrick Lamar, Big Sean, Apple Music, Netflix, and so many more!
In this episode, a few of the topics we cover are:
Mikes come up story
How Virgil Abloh got him a job documenting Kanye West and Jay-Z
Connecting with Big Sean and ultimately becoming his creative director for multiple albums
How he defines and approaches being a creative director
And so much more!
I've been a huge fan of Mike and his body of work for over 10 years so I'm absolutely hyped to have him on the show and I think you will really enjoy this episode!
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Watch this episode on YouTube
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Join the BWNC Community!
This is a private space where you can learn from industry-leading creatives, gain insights to advance your skills, receive answers to tough questions, find collaborators, and land job opportunities.
By becoming a member, you will build a valuable network of peers that you can lean on to support you, motivate you, hold you accountable, give you constructive feedback, and so much more!
The first month is only ONE DOLLAR so what do you have to lose? Join at: http://www.bwnc.com/join
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Want to show more love? Do these things:
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Rory Kramer on Shooting Justin Biebers Album Cover, Creating His Own MTV Show, and Overcoming Creative Depression
Today we have Rory Kramer joining us on the BWNC Podcast. Rory is a director, photographer, and editor who’s best known for his close working relationships with Justin Bieber, The Chainsmokers, Blink 182, and so many more prolific artists!
In this episode, a few of the topics we cover are:
How Rory discovered his love for filmmaking and how he was able to grow within the industry
How Justin Bieber gave him some of the best advice while they were shooting Bieber’s album cover
How Rory hit a massive wave of creative depression and how he was able to overcome that battle
And so much more
Rory is an incredible creative and we are honored to have him on the show. If you have the dream to be a creative full time and feel like its not possible based on where you live, your resources, or lack of network... Listen to this episode, it will give you the push you need.
Join the BWNC Community!
This is a private space where you can learn from industry-leading creatives, gain insights to advance your skills, receive answers to tough questions, find collaborators, and land job opportunities.
By becoming a member, you will build a valuable network of peers that you can lean on to support you, motivate you, hold you accountable, give you constructive feedback, and so much more!
The first month is only ONE DOLLAR so what do you have to lose?
Join at: BWNC.com/join
Also want to give a HUGE shout out to Canon for supporting this podcast. We love ya’ll 3
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