The Beazy Podcast - Sharing Behind The Scenes Of The Creative Industry

In this episode, we talked UGC with Ibrahim Ayub, co-founder of Movig, a platform that makes it easier for creators to manage opportunities and sponsorships as UGC creators.

A few topics we go over on this podcast are:

- What is UGC?

- What makes a user-generate content "high-quality"

- Requirement to start creating UGC

- Status of the creator economy

- How to reach out to brands

- Administrative tasks as a creator

------ Guest's Links ------

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ibrahim-ijaz-ayub/

Website: https://www.ibrahimayub.com/

Movig Website: https://www.getmovig.com/

In this episode, we had the pleasure to talk with Yoann Roig, a film director from Luzzane Switzerland who is now trying to jump from independent films to bigger budget productions. He is known for La Voie du Silence (2020), Dissonance (2021) and Brotherhood Spirit, a Parkour Movie (2018), and now finishing his first feature-length fictional film. Some topics we discussed in this episode were: - How he started with filmmaking - His first film Brotherhood Spirits, a Parkour Movie - His film school experience - Making two independent short films - Directing his first feature-length fictional film - What the future holds for him - The process of making a film from Idea to Distribution

In this episode, we talk with Salma ElShami, an artist and project manager based in Berlin. Salma has worked in many different positions in the creative industry before finding herself as an artist manager. She worked both as an independent filmmaker and also for big corporations such as Yahoo and Google. Along her journey, she gathered experience being on set and teaching young creatives the art of filmmaking. We talked a lot about how relationships in the creative industry work, bringing it from manager to artist, or also creative to client. Salma shared many great insights on how to start and keep good relationships in the industry. You don't want to miss that.

Guest Links:

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s_shamiii

In this episode, we talk to the Producer and Entrepreneur Olivier Lefebvre, founder of The Good Angle, a video production company specialising in creating corporate videos that teach the audience.

We discussed finding the perfect balance between a freelance artist's artistic and financial sides. He shared his journey as a producer in many industries such as Film, TV, Broadcast, and Music Videos and also as a small business owner.

There is a lot to unpack in this interview, so grab a cup of coffee and your notebook.

A few topics we discussed in our chat are:

- His journey in the industry.

- Starting a production company with friends.

- Working as a producer in different industries.

- Moving to a new place and starting over in a different industry.

- Finding himself in the corporate video world.

- How to find the work that allows you to live the life you want.

----- Guest(s) Links

Website: https://www.thegoodangle.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivier-lefebvre-5558441/

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In this episode, we talked to Nadia Kosh, a Colombian MakeUp Artist that has worked with established brands such as Adidas, H&M, Diesel, L.A Cano Jewelry, Alvaro Avila, Vogue Latinoamerica, Infashion Magazine, and the list goes on. In our chat, we covered a few different topics such as:

- How she became a MakeUp Artist

- The skillsets you need to have as an MUA

- Relationship with other crew members on set

- How creative collaboration should work

- Difference in production in different countries

- How you can learn a lot by teaching

- Advice for newcomers in MakeUp Artistry

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In this episode, we talk to the Freelance Filmmaker Simon Valero from @studioberlin361 about transforming your hobby into a career. Simon shares with us his journey from selling self-made soaps to becoming a full-time filmmaker.

A few topics we discussed in our chat are:

• How filmmaking became his main job.
• The pros and cons of freelancing
• Moving from a 9-5 to being self-employed
• The science of pricing your services
• The importance of passion projects

----- Guest(s) Links

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studioberlin361

Website: https://www.studioberlin361.com/

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In this episode, we talk to the Brand Photographer Carmen Gondard about how to develop your personal brand and the entire process from the first call with the client up to the delivery of the final images.

A few topics we discussed in our chat are:
- How to develop your personal brand.
- How to understand your client's needs.
- Becoming a strategic partner to your client.

- Setting expectations and delivering.

----- Guest(s) Links

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carmengondard

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In this episode, we talk to Ivan Kutanin, CEO of Skylum, the company behind the AI-based photo editing software Luminar. In our chat, we explore the status of artificial intelligence development in the creative industry is, and how it will affect the jobs of creatives in the future.

Besides the technology topics, we also touched on topics such as how restrictions are crucial for creativity and the artistic part of photography.

In this conversation, we chat about a few topics that include:

• His relationship with photography
• What is Luminar
• Lowering the barrier of entry for new photographers
• Photography as a form of art
• How technology brings change
• A.I. as a tool for creatives
• Pushing creativity with boundaries
• The future of A.I. in the creative industry

----- Guest(s) Links

Skylum website: https://skylum.com/

Ivan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivan.kutanin

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This podcast is produced by Beazy, a creative platform where you can find everything you need to make your creative project happen. Get access to unique shooting locations, audiovisual equipment, thousands of talented creatives and tools to manage your project all in one place. To learn more go to www.beazy.co

In this episode, we talk to Rick Minnick, @OurManinBerlin about his journey as a documentary filmmaker.

In this conversation, we chat about a few topics that include:

• Beginning of his filmmaking career
• Teaching at film schools
• How he ended up moving from the USA to Berlin
• Finding the stories for his documentary films
• Financing/funding your films
• Strategies to get into film festivals
• How to manage your gear and crew while travelling to make your film
• Different ways of distribution for your film

----- Guest(s) Links

Rick's Portfolio Website: https://www.rickfilms.de/

Rick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourmaninberlin/

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This podcast is produced by Beazy, a creative platform where you can find everything you need to make your creative project happen. Get access to unique shooting locations, audiovisual equipment, thousands of talented creatives and tools to manage your project all in one place. To learn more go to www.beazy.co

In this episode, we talk with Felix Werinos, a professional photographer based between Vienna and Berlin.

Felix talks about how he came across photography almost by chance and the process of becoming a freelance photographer. He also shares some tips on how to find clients and the importance of networking in the creative industry.

A few points we cover in this conversation are:

• How did he get started with Photography
• Getting his first clients
• Moving to Berlin and working in a production company
• Becoming a freelance photographer

----- Guest(s) Links

Portfolio Website: http://www.felixwerinos.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/felixwerinos/

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This podcast is produced by Beazy, a creative platform where you can find everything you need to make your creative project happen. Get access to unique shooting locations, audiovisual equipment, thousands of talented creatives and tools to manage your project all in one place. To learn more go to www.beazy.co