Filmmaking Lessons from a Youtube Misfit

Join us on an expedition to uncover the unique filmmaking process of ‪@BeauMiles‬, an Australian creator with a love of the great outdoors and a knack for connecting with audiences. In this episode, Jack dives deep into Beau’s background in documentary filmmaking, his lessons on running a creative team, his storytelling philosophy, and more.

Featured video:    • Running a marathon, one mile every hour  

00:00 The Quest for a Rare Creator
02:04 The Marathon Challenge
04:07 Beau’s Background as a Documentary Filmmaker
06:05 Beau’s Creative Partner: Mitch
07:30 Scripting and Voiceover
10:42 Storytelling Efficiency
13:36 Run and Gun: Documentary Style
17:54 The Art of Capturing the Perfect Shot
18:56 Meet the Team Behind the Scenes
19:48 Collaborating with a Team
20:45 Beau’s Approach to Gear
22:24 Trusting the Audience's Intelligence
24:00 How to shoot for 24 Hours Straight
25:43 The Financial Side of Filmmaking
26:52 Balancing Personal Life and Filmmaking
28:49 Touring and Screening Films
33:13 Reflections on Success and Happiness
36:10 Jack and Beau Go Paragliding


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Digital Spaghetti is hosted by musician, filmmaker, and CEO of Patreon, Jack Conte. We sit down with the best creators to dive deep into their creative process and find out what motivates their work.

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