Dec. 15, 2024 · show notes

ABOUT THIS EPISODE

William Bush-Anderson, a filmmaker and storyteller, joins Thomas Powell to share his journey from Kentucky to Atlanta and the challenges of creating his low-budget feature film, Lanier. They discuss transitioning to freelancing, work-life balance, networking, and content creation, while exploring the historical context of Lanier, racism, and Will's aspirations in filmmaking and YouTube.

Check out Will's work here:

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8482891/

https://www.youtube.com/@scaryhoursproductions

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00:00:00Introduction

00:01:22Growing Up in the US: Will’s Journey

00:03:44Atlanta: A Hub for Filmmaking

00:06:33The Move from Kentucky to Georgia

00:09:50Early Artistic Influences and Transition to Freelancing

00:12:32The Freelance Journey Begins

00:17:20The Importance of the First Yes

00:18:45Advice for Aspiring Creatives

00:21:08Work-Life Balance as a Freelancer

00:24:27Transitioning from Editing to Filmmaking

00:26:23The Journey to Filmmaking

00:30:43Creating and Promoting ’Lanier’

00:37:30The Historical Context of Lake Lanier

00:42:18Future Aspirations in Filmmaking and YouTube

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