ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Longtime PRINCE collaborator, Scott McCullough, whose home music videos ("Gett Off", "3 Chains o' Gold", "Sexy M.F.") helped define the iconic artist's visual legacy, spent years working alongside The Purple One. As the director of Prince's most iconic music videos, Scott's "Prince Live at Glam Slam" (Sony/Warner Bros. – part of the 2025 Grammy-nominated Diamonds & Pearls Super Deluxe Edition, was praised as "in peak form" (Variety) & "superb" (Classic Pop).
Scott talks in-depth about his experience working alongside one of the greatest musical icons of all time – sharing rare, behind-the-scenes stories about his years with Prince; how their relationship first began & evolved; why Prince hired him; what it was like to work for & with Prince; the work ethic that Prince instilled in him; the qualities that Prince valued in those who collaborated with him; how he felt when he heard the news that Prince had tragically passed away; just some of the enduring moments that he will always remember of The Purple One; & many more reflections about his years with Prince Rogers Nelson.
In addition, Scott & I delve into the high-stakes world of Hollywood & the heart of filmmaking, how Hollywood has changed over the past decades, the increasing number of productions & jobs leaving Los Angeles & California, & the challenges of working in the heart of the entertainment industry & the sometimes-brutal culture that underlies it.
As a 216-time award-winning director known for his cinematic storytelling & visually bold work across film, television, music, & advertising, Scott also discusses the parallel journey of creating & launching the ultra-premium spirits brand, Rosa Vodka, in partnership with his wife Amira; how their dream took shape; the inspiration for their award-winning, organic rose-infused spirit; what distinguishes their brand from other luxury spirits; & why Rosa Vodka has found so much success in only six short years.
Whether you are a PRINCE fan, an aspiring filmmaker, or a budding entrepreneur, this episode is packed with masterclasses on the music & film industries, creativity, business, & bringing your dreams to life.
🔹More About Scott McCullough:⬇️
A 216-time award-winning director known for cinematic storytelling & visually bold work across film, television, music, & advertising, Scott McCullough, named one of LA Weekly's "Top Ten Innovative Minds Disrupting Entertainment," delivers emotionally charged, high-impact visuals that merge artistry with commercial success - for brands like Budweiser, Coors, NASCAR, Target, General Motors, Pepsi, Ford, Jeep, & Lowe's. In documentary & branded content, Scott conceived, wrote, directed, & shot the 70mm NASCAR films 100% & No Bull - earning an 810% ROI. His narrative work spans 58 wins, 54 nominations, & 101 additional awards as well as five films rated above 8.0 on IMDB.
A longtime Prince collaborator, Scott's home music videos ("Gett Off", "3 Chains o' Gold", "Sexy M.F.") helped define the artist's visual legacy with a 1,003% ROI. Scott's "Prince Live at Glam Slam" (Sony/Warner Bros.), part of the 2025 Grammy-nominated Diamonds & Pearls Super Deluxe Edition, was praised as "in peak form" (Variety) & "superb" (Classic Pop), earning 9.4 stars on IMDb.
For a list of just some of Scott's awards & festival highlights, including major international honors, top film & directing honors, music video & commercial honors, & festival achievements, please visit:⬇️
🌐website: scottmcculough.com
🌐IMDB: Scott McCullough
🔹To connect with Scott:⬇️
Facebook: @scottiemack
LinkedIn: @mcculloughscott
To learn more about Rosa Vodka & where to purchase it:⬇️
🌐website: rosavodka.com
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