The Creative Gap #73 - Joshua Martin (Cine Dailies) - Staying Authentic While Building on YouTube
Nov 6, 2025
Joshua Martin, a Filmmaker and YouTuber behind Cine Dailies, shares his inspiring journey from videography to cinematography. He discusses the challenges of balancing family life with a freelance career and the financial hurdles of creating sustainable income streams. With a focus on authenticity, he emphasizes budgeting and transparency about finances, aiming to redefine success through community impact rather than just numbers. Joshua also offers insights on selecting sponsorships, creating evergreen content, and teaching financial literacy to his children.
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From Pennsylvania To Freelance Collective
- Joshua grew up in Pennsylvania, studied film in Michigan, worked at University of Miami, then moved to Indiana and started freelancing.
- Early roles led to Moment and the 716 collective, which shaped his career path.
Cinematography As A Language
- Joshua found cinematography clicked because it added motion and language to his photography foundation.
- He emphasizes filmmaking as a team sport requiring mentorship and skilled collaborators.
Use A Nine-To-Five As A Launchpad
- Take a slow transition from videography to cinematography while keeping a steady income.
- Use nine-to-five stability to practice, learn, and take calculated freelance risks with a plan.