Why Unfollowing Filmmakers Will Improve Your Filmmaking

Three years ago I unfollowed and unsubscribed from everyone I followed on social media. From Youtube to Instagram to Twitter to TikTok, I unfollowed friends, family, and the filmmaking community. In this video I am going to share why I made that decision, how it has impacted my life and work as a freelance documentary filmmaker, and why you should consider doing the same, even if that means smashing that unsubscribe button here on my channel

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WHO AM I?
If we haven’t met yet before - Hey 👋 I'm Austin Meyer and I am a documentary filmmaker based in Berkeley, California. I'm a National Geographic Explorer and my work has been featured by HBO, Hulu, Apple TV, The New York Times, National Geographic, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and PBS among others. Through my videos here on this channel, and my podcast called The Austin Meyer Podcast, I share skills, mindsets, and lessons to help you become a better documentary filmmaker and build the life full of creativity that you aspire towards.

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⌚️Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - I Got Called Out
1:52 - Why I Unfollowed Everyone On Social Media
6:56 - Will Power Vs The Algorithms
9:07 - Why I Didn't Delete Social Media Altogether
10:28 - How Has It Impacted Life As A Filmmaker?
11:39 - Should You Unsubscribe From Me & Others?
13:10 - Final Thoughts

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