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Welcome to The Creators Thread. A community for creatives to learn, connect and elevate. We sit down with Photographers, Videographers, Filmmakers and Content Creators to unpack their journeys, the wins , the setbacks and the real lessons behind it all. Just honest conversations, practical insights and the mindset you need to build something real. This isn’t just a podcast… it’s a community. If you’re trying to: • Break into the industry • Improve your craft • Build your platform • Or find your people You’re in the right place. 🔔 New episodes out every Sunday 12pm!

Episodes

  1. 2H AGO

    Your Identity Is Your Advantage | You Don’t Need More Skill, You Need Identity | Kadir Gold

    Everyone wants better opportunities but very few realise it comes down to your identity/brand.This episode explores what happens when you stop copying what works for everyone else and start trusting your own instinct as a creative.From shooting West Ham players with a bed sheet to being flown out by Soho House to shoot their LA launch event.This conversation breaks down the real side of building a creative career.We discuss:* Why identity matters more than talent* How alignment improves your creativity* Why trusting your instinct changes your work* The difference between work that looks good vs feels good* Why some creatives get chosen over others* The pressure behind high-level opportunities* Why speed is changing creative quality* The hidden cost of perfectionism* Why gear can hold creatives back* How asking better questions unlocks better conversations* Building a creative career that actually feels authenticThis isn’t just about photography or filmmaking. It’s about developing a creative identity so strong people remember your work before they remember your name.Connect with us:Subscribe → https://youtube.com/@TheCreatorsThreadInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/thecreatorsthreadTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@thecreatorsthreadLinkedIn → http://linkedin.com/company/the-creators-threadTwitter (X) → https://x.com/creatorsthreadFacebook → https://www.facebook.com/creatorsthreadSpotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2SchdDCDlsBTlfw34WqVcoConnect with Fiz:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fizvancassoTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@fizvancassoLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiz-vancassoConnect with Kadir:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kadir_goldLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kadirgold/Website → https://www.kadirgold.com/New Episode Every Sunday 12PMListen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts — The Creators Thread

    55 min

  2. 4D AGO

    Why Networking Is More Important Than Talent | £75k in 4 weeks as a Videographer | Liam Sullivan

    Everyone wants the success but nobody talks about the connections that create it.From networking his way into Sky… to filming at the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 alongside football legends… to creating emotional films that moved entire rooms.This episode breaks down the real side of creative success.We discuss:* How networking helped him break into Sky* Why relationships matter more than most creatives realise* The reality of filming at the World Cup* Creating emotional storytelling that genuinely impacts people* The power of music and editing in filmmaking* Losing £18,000 worth of camera equipment* Why young creatives need to stop being afraid to ask questions* How high-level opportunities actually happen* The difference between filming content and telling storiesThis isn’t the glamorous version of the creative industry. This is the reality behind the opportunities people dream about.Connect with us:Subscribe → https://youtube.com/@TheCreatorsThreadInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/thecreatorsthreadTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@thecreatorsthreadLinkedIn → http://linkedin.com/company/the-creators-threadTwitter (X) → https://x.com/creatorsthreadFacebook → https://www.facebook.com/creatorsthreadSpotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2SchdDCDlsBTlfw34WqVcoConnect with Fiz:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fizvancassoTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@fizvancassoLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiz-vancassoConnect with Liam:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/liamsullymediaLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-sullivan-2633168bNew Episode Out Every Sunday 12PMListen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts — The Creators ThreadTimestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:03:06 'Thread or Dead' Industry Trends Game 00:09:04 Early Life & Creative Influence00:16:34 First Camera Experiences 00:20:01 Working with BBC & Matthew Wright 00:23:34 Quitting Uni & Going Full Time 00:24:59 How I worked for Sky00:26:48 Wedding Videography learning the power of music and making people feel00:33:15 Breaking into sports industry working with oddschecker & KSI00:42:42 Working with top level athletes00:48:00 Fifa world cup 00:52:43 Working with high profile people & being yourself in the industry 00:56:24 Drugs, Alcohol & Sobriety01:08:50 Working with David Bentley the power of music/the scret to great storytelling01:14:18 Proudest moment 01:15:44 Final Advice for Young Creatives

    1h 17m

  3. MAY 6

    From Wireless to Burna Boy’s Tour & Working with Gunna | The Truth About Making It As a Creative | Shot By Nee

    Everyone sees the highlights but no one talks about what it actually takes to get there.From shooting Wireless with no laptop to getting a random message that led to Burna Boy’s tour, to shooting Gunna’s Headline Tour.This episode breaks down the reality of building a career as a creative.We discuss:* How she went from her first festival shoot to touring with Burna Boy* Why working for free isn’t always a bad move* The reality of tour life (pressure, pace, no sleep)* What most people get wrong about “making it”* The pressure of being a woman in male-dominated spaces* Why being underestimated can become your biggest advantage* What it really takes to stay in the roomThis isn’t the highlight reel, this is the part no one shows you.Connect with us:Subscribe → https://youtube.com/@TheCreatorsThreadInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/thecreatorsthreadTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@thecreatorsthreadLinkedIn → http://linkedin.com/company/the-creators-threadTwitter (X) → https://x.com/creatorsthreadFacebook → https://www.facebook.com/creatorsthreadSpotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2SchdDCDlsBTlfw34WqVcoConnect with Fiz:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fizvancassoTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@fizvancassoLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiz-vancassoConnect with Shot By Nee:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/shotbyneeTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@shotbyneeNew Episode Out Every Wednesday 3PMListen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts — The Creators ThreadTimestamps:Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro 00:02:04 'Thread or Dead' Industry Trends Game 00:06:58 How Your Environment Shapes Your Creativity 00:12:17 i didn't have my own identity 00:15:56 Early Creative Life 00:18:59 First Camera Story & Photography In Uni 00:23:42 What I learned about life 00:27:49 Falling in love with photography again 00:33:22 When I knew I wanted to do music photography 00:36:25 Learning the craft | Intro into music photography 00:42:07 Break from photopgraphy due to lockdown 00:46:39 Quit my job for photography full time 00:49:55 First Wireless Festival experience00:52:39 How I became Burna Boy's Photographer 00:58:49 The reality of tour life as a music photographer 01:05:49 Shooting Gunna Headline London Show 01:06:55 The truth about being a women creative 01:10:54 Proudest moment 01:13:00 Final Advice for Creatives

    1h 14m

  4. APR 29

    Rejected for Having Too Many Followers! What the Industry Won't Tell Creators | Shot By Faces

    From shooting standout visuals to building a name internationally behind the camera, Faces is a creative director and in this episode we break down the reality of the industry, from being rejected for having “too many followers” to why video directors aren’t getting the credit they deserve.He explains:• Why he was turned down because of assumptions around his price• The difference between recognition in music videos vs film• Why some directors are walking away from music videos• His thoughts on chasing money vs chasing passion• The pressure, anxiety and criticism that comes with posting your work• What creatives need to understand about perception, value and the industry Connect with us: Subscribe → https://youtube.com/@thecreatorsthread Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thecreatorsthread TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@thecreatorsthread LinkedIn → http://linkedin.com/company/the-creators-thread Twitter (X) → https://x.com/creatorsthread Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/creatorsthread Spotify → Apple Podcasts → Connect with Fiz: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fizvancasso TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@fizvancasso LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiz-vancasso Connect with Faces: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/shotbyfaces TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@shotbyfaces New Episode Out Every Wednesday 3pm!

    1h 33m
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Welcome to The Creators Thread. A community for creatives to learn, connect and elevate. We sit down with Photographers, Videographers, Filmmakers and Content Creators to unpack their journeys, the wins , the setbacks and the real lessons behind it all. Just honest conversations, practical insights and the mindset you need to build something real. This isn’t just a podcast… it’s a community. If you’re trying to: • Break into the industry • Improve your craft • Build your platform • Or find your people You’re in the right place. 🔔 New episodes out every Sunday 12pm!

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