Creative Pep Talk 534 - New Fire for Sticking to the Path with Filmmaker Seth Worley
Dec 10, 2025
Seth Worley, a filmmaker known for his engaging short films and the feature Sketch, dives deep into the creative journey. He shares insights on the importance of sticking to long projects, even amidst doubt. Seth discusses the emotional rewards of completing a significant work and how proof-of-concept shorts can clarify ideas. He also reflects on the bittersweet grief that follows a release and the joy of tackling creativity with a mix of silliness and emotional depth. Plus, learn about his method of using iteration to hone his craft!
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Doubt Is Part Of The Journey
- Creative journeys include long stretches of doubt where you feel like quitting.
- Seth Worley and Andy J. Pizza emphasize that those bad feelings are normal parts of progress.
A Ten-Year Journey To Theaters
- Seth describes the decade-long arc from idea to theatrical release for his film Sketch.
- He highlights pride in the finished film, the relationships formed, and the festival reception.
Iteration Is The Feature Marathon
- Writing a feature is a marathon where most drafts feel bad.
- Seth stresses iteration: getting comfortable doing bad work is how you improve.
