State of the Creators

Tawsif Akkas
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State of the Creators

State of the Creators is a podcast that explores what it means for creatives to build something out of nothing. Digital creative Tawsif Akkas sits down with talented creatives from Bangladesh to Australia - and around the world - to talk about the process of creating, the struggles of being a creative and explore how to leave a legacy in this fast paced digital world. Through State of the Creators, Tawsif not only aims to deliver a compelling podcast series but also build a creative community to help the next generation of creators flourish. Find out more at www.tawsifakkas.com.

  1. 10/08/2023

    How to Play the Long Game as a Musician feat. Jon Kabir

    SEASON FINALE! Watch the video: https://youtu.be/JOGMObhQcvk @JonKabir widely recognized for being a musician and a prominent vocalist hailing from the Bangladeshi rock scene. Jon started his career almost 20 years ago and burst into the scene with the popular band Black. After Jon left the band, he has been delivering the goods with popular rock band Indalo and as an established solo act. The thing that I find most interesting about Jon’s journey is how he has always reinvented h...

    1 h 5 min

  2. 04/08/2023

    Nuhash on Creating Films That Transcend Boundaries | State of the Creators 035

    Nuhash Humayun is a writer and a director from Dhaka, Bangladesh. He made his local TV debut in 2017 - and has since written and directed a growing catalogue of short films, music videos, TV shows and advertisements.One of his latest horror shorts, Moshari, has won a number of accolades including the South by South West Jury Award and awards from Fantasia, HollyShorts and Melbourne festivals, and is the first Bangladeshi film ever to qualify for an Oscar. It has done so well that Hollywood ju...

    1 h 15 min

  3. 25/07/2023

    How Dameer Builds a Global Community with his Music | State of the Creators 034

    Dameer Khan is an indie-pop singer-songwriter and a producer. At just 22, he has released quite a few singles and an EP, all of which has gained millions of views and streams and has gotten him a niche following. I stumbled upon Dameer’s work first in 2017, and almost instantly became a fan of his work. Beyond his nostalgic tunes, @Dameer 's music videos are cinematic and a joy to watch personally. In this episode we talked about his journey, his identity as a musician and how he utili...

    1 h 19 min

  4. 05/07/2023

    Leaving a Mark with your Art ft. Ahmed Fahim | State of the Creators 033

    Ahmed Fahim is an illustrator, a designer, and an artist based in Bangladesh. Over the years he’s worked on some of the finest projects in regards to digital illustrations and designs. However recently Fahim was diagnosed with a terminal illness, it has changed his entire outlook on his creative work and his life as a whole.So this one gets a little heavy at one point. Just a note that this podcast was recorded in early 2022, more than a year ago now, and the artwork in the animation was done...

    50 min

  5. 20/06/2023

    Using Comedy as a Shield ft. Rakin Absar | State of the Creators 032

    Rakin Absar is a comedian, an online creator and a social media juggernaut from Bangladesh with hundreds of thousands of followers online. He started his career in Vine, a short form social media platform almost a decade ago, became a significant name with his work on YouTube but then he took a break for a couple of years. In this episode we explore @MrAbsar 's journey, how social media has evolved for creators over the decade and how he’s built a career in this. Just a note that t...

    1 h

  6. 03/05/2023

    Going from Creating Viral Videos to Award Winning Films ft. Taha Ismail | State of the Creators 031

    Taha Ismail is a Bangladeshi filmmaker based in London. He is also the co-founder of Collective Unconscious - a creative production studio & collective working across film, music, fashion & more. Recently, Taha even won gold at the prestigious London Award Show for his work.I came across Taha’s work through an incredible viral video of his back when viral videos weren’t even a thing. He had recreated in real life - an entire cutscene in the style of popular video game called GTA San A...

    49 min

  7. 12/04/2023

    Using Identity for Creative Inspiration | State of the Creators 030

    WATCH THE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/lNkJOsSQNFkNaina Husain is an artist and an illustrator and she is the founder of byNainah. Her art is inspired by South Asia’s people, its culture, and its colors. She started drawing purely through creative expression, but now she has turned it into somewhat of a creator business - so much so that she’s been featured on outlets like Insider and Mashable. In this episode we talk about her creative journey, how she utilises social media for her art, and how t...

    41 min

  8. 20/03/2023

    How Armeen Musa Tackles The Evolving World of Music

    WATCH THE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/F6rWR-xp8tI @ArmeenMusa is a singer-songwriter, poet, music director, performer and so much more. She studied at the world famous Berklee College of music and has had a great impact in the Bangladeshi and South Asian music scene. She has her own solo set called the Ghaashphoring Choir, and has also been a significant name in the @CokeStudioBangla project. I have been a fan of Armeen’s work from her early days so it was a great privilege for...

    1 h 11 min
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State of the Creators is a podcast that explores what it means for creatives to build something out of nothing. Digital creative Tawsif Akkas sits down with talented creatives from Bangladesh to Australia - and around the world - to talk about the process of creating, the struggles of being a creative and explore how to leave a legacy in this fast paced digital world. Through State of the Creators, Tawsif not only aims to deliver a compelling podcast series but also build a creative community to help the next generation of creators flourish. Find out more at www.tawsifakkas.com.

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  • Création
    Tawsif Akkas
  • Années d’activité
    2020 - 2023
  • Épisodes
    39
  • Classification
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    © 2023 State of the Creators
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