#191. Filmmaker Gerard Clarke on creating visual stories worth telling (and selling)

Gerard Clarke is going to be your next favorite filmmaker. As a director and creator based in Atlanta, Gerard has been involved in a countless variety of projects both creative, commercial and a blend of both.  He joins the ‘cast to discuss his experience in pitching (and selling) creative work, building out a visual story and the process that went into his latest short film, 500 Seconds to Tell You.Filmmakers have a lot in common with the creative visionaries of B2B marketing. There’s typically a storyboard, a shot list and a kickass creative crew assembled to execute a vision—not unlike a big product launch, rebrand or narrative deck. From Blockbuster memories to strategic storytelling advice, Gerard offers a unique perspective into the Presentation Thinking world.This is an episode for: visual storytellers of all kinds, anyone that has to sell creative work and film geeks. What’s in the Spice Cabinet?Follow more of Gerard!His websiteLinkedInSome of Gerard’s favorite films & media?Vanilla Sky (2001)He’s also a big Stranger Things fan for those watching the final season!A fave director - Darren AronofskyBook recommendations?Steal Like an Artist - Austin KleonPi Screenplay and The Gorilla Diaries - Darren AronofskyRebel Without A Crew - Robert Rodriguez What is Gerard listening to? Team Deakins podcast - brings in folks in the film biz! Favorite talk?Sir Ken Robinson’s TED Talk, Do schools kill creativity? Walkout song? Summer Sun by Common SaintsParting shot? “To quote the Shawshank Redemption, ‘get busy living or get busy dying.’”