Business of Filmmaking - Prepping and Investing - Interview with film producer Mac Ruiz.

In this new episode of Beyond the Scenes! I'm thrilled to have my friend Mac Ruiz on the show.We dive into Mac's unique background, the challenges of growing up in a low-income household, and his transition from a military career to pursuing biomechanical engineering and then developing a passion for film and photography. We discuss the influence of his diverse upbringing, his time in the Navy, and how these experiences shaped his creative journey.We talked about Mac's career shifts and heard about his adventures in the world of punk rock music. This conversation is filled with insights, laughs, and a deeper understanding of what it means to follow your passion against all odds.Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction1:15 - Welcoming Mac and discussing his Hispanic heritage5:30 - Growing up in a low-income household and overcoming challenges10:45 - Mac's military career and experiences in the Navy15:20 - Transitioning from the military to film and photography20:00 - The influence of Mac's diverse upbringing on his creative journey25:40 - Adventures in the world of punk rock music30:15 - Reminiscing about the good old days35:00 - Career shifts and following your passion40:30 - Final thoughts and conclusionFollow Mac Ruiz: https://www.instagram.com/mac_ruiz_producerConnect with Carlos Andrés Cuervo: http://carloscuervo.comFollow Carlos Andres Cuervo en IG: https://www.instagram.com/andrescuervo#Filmmaking #Cinematography #CreativeJourney #Storytelling #filmproducer #BeyondTheScenes #CreativeLife #filmindustry