12. Garth Collins | Executive Producer and Partner
In this episode, Marshal speaks with executive producer and partner at Dear Friend, Garth Collins as they delve into the dynamic world of executive producing. Garth provides valuable insights into the significance of communication and relationship-building in the creative industry, emphasizing how these elements can serve as seeds that grow into long-term value and opportunities. He also provides an inside look into his role in balancing business with creativity, in dealing with the highs and lows of a creative career, and reveals his team's main processes and systems that drive their work forward. If you're a creative looking to jump into this crazy but exciting career path, don't miss out on this conversation — let’s dive in.
Episode Highlights
(01:47) Get to know Garth Collins
(11:47) How to find clients and what to look for in a client
(19:17) The main skills of an executive producer
(36:40) Balancing business and creativity
(49:16) Dealing with the highs and lows of a creative career path
(58:54) Parting words for fellow creatives
🔗 CONNECT WITH Garth Collins
📸Instagram | www.instagram.com/garth.collins/ and www.instagram.com/dearfriend.tv/
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🔗 CONNECT WITH MARSHAL
📸Instagram | www.instagram.com/marshalchupa
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📄 SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT
Visit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - www.shotlistpodcast.com
🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST
This podcast is all about helping emerging cinematographers, photographers, and directors navigate the challenges of making a life and a living behind the lens. From workflow to personal growth, creative vision to marketing, finances to production—every episode is packed with a wide range of topics to support visual storytellers in their pursuit of building a business and growing a career they are proud of.
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