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EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 1H 32M

Rejected for Having Too Many Followers! What the Industry Won't Tell Creators | Shot By Faces

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From shooting standout visuals to building a name internationally behind the camera, Faces is a creative director and in this episode we break down the reality of the industry, from being rejected for having “too many followers” to why video directors aren’t getting the credit they deserve.He explains:• Why he was turned down because of assumptions around his price• The difference between recognition in music videos vs film• Why some directors are walking away from music videos• His thoughts on chasing money vs chasing passion• The pressure, anxiety and criticism that comes with posting your work• What creatives need to understand about perception, value and the industryConnect with us:Subscribe → https://youtube.com/@thecreatorsthreadInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/thecreatorsthreadTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@thecreatorsthreadLinkedIn → http://linkedin.com/company/the-creators-threadTwitter (X) → https://x.com/creatorsthreadFacebook → https://www.facebook.com/creatorsthreadSpotify → Apple Podcasts →Connect with Fiz:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fizvancassoTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@fizvancassoLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiz-vancassoConnect with Faces:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/shotbyfacesTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@shotbyfacesNew Episode Out Every Wednesday 3pm!

From shooting standout visuals to building a name internationally behind the camera, Faces is a creative director and in this episode we break down the reality of the industry, from being rejected for having “too many followers” to why video directors aren’t getting the credit they deserve.He explains:• Why he was turned down because of assumptions around his price• The difference between recognition in music videos vs film• Why some directors are walking away from music videos• His thoughts on chasing money vs chasing passion• The pressure, anxiety and criticism that comes with posting your work• What creatives need to understand about perception, value and the industryConnect with us:Subscribe → https://youtube.com/@thecreatorsthreadInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/thecreatorsthreadTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@thecreatorsthreadLinkedIn → http://linkedin.com/company/the-creators-threadTwitter (X) → https://x.com/creatorsthreadFacebook → https://www.facebook.com/creatorsthreadSpotify → Apple Podcasts →Connect with Fiz:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fizvancassoTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@fizvancassoLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiz-vancassoConnect with Faces:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/shotbyfacesTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@shotbyfacesNew Episode Out Every Wednesday 3pm!

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