236 - Joseph Gordon-Levitt and The Magic of Just Hitting Recordv
Jun 25, 2019
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt joins the podcast to discuss his career, including his role in the movie 'Manic' and the impact it had. The evolution of Hit Record from a small website to a community platform for creative collaboration is explored. The importance of unleashing creativity without seeking permission, the success of their production company in various art forms, and collaboration projects are also discussed.
HitRecord is an online platform that brings together artists to collaborate on projects and is expanding its capabilities to allow more individuals to participate.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt highlights the importance of balancing career success and personal satisfaction in the creative process.
Embracing the unpredictability of the creative journey and finding fulfillment amidst challenges is crucial for creative growth.
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HitRecord: A Collaborative Platform for Creative People
HitRecord, founded by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, is an online platform that brings together creative people from all industries and backgrounds to collaborate on various projects. HitRecord aims to create a safe space for artists to come together and make incredible art as a community. It started as a personal website where Joseph shared his own creations but quickly grew into a thriving community of artists who wanted to collaborate on projects together.
The Journey of HitRecord and Its Collaborative Projects
HitRecord evolved from a personal website to a production company in 2010, allowing Joseph and his team to collaborate with artists and produce a range of creative projects, including books, records, and even winning an Emmy. However, the limitation of leading projects solely restricted the number of people who could participate. To expand collaboration, HitRecord is now building a new platform to empower users to start and join projects more easily, enhancing the collaborative experience for more individuals.
The Connection Between Business and Creativity
Joseph highlights the misconception of separating art and business, realizing that practical matters like accessibility and resources play a significant role in nurturing creativity. He acknowledges that success in the commercial sense often involves luck and external circumstances. However, he also emphasized the importance of finding enjoyment and creative fulfillment during the process, pursuing a balance between career success and personal satisfaction.
Looking Ahead: Embracing the Journey and Learning to Enjoy It
Joseph's future self would encourage him to enjoy the creative journey, understanding that it will work out, even if not as anticipated. Embracing the unpredictability and avoiding unnecessary anxiety would be the advice given. The hope is to find satisfaction and fulfillment in the creative process, even amidst challenges, acknowledging that pain is not tragic, and that there are valuable lessons to be learned along the way.
