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#21: Matt D'Avella – Freelancing, filmmaking, podcasting, and finding success on YouTube.

Aug 18, 2020

Matt D'Avella, a filmmaker and YouTuber known for the Netflix documentary 'Minimalism,' shares insights on creativity and audience building. He discusses the challenges of independent filmmaking and his journey with audience engagement post-documentary. Matt emphasizes the importance of experimentation in content creation, balancing self-doubt with constructive feedback. He also reveals techniques for crafting engaging stories and setting boundaries to maintain creative energy. His passion for minimalism and self-development shines through, motivating fellow creators to take action.

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Documentary Dreams: From Collaboration to Minimalism

9min

Building an Audience in the Digital Age

17min

The Art of Experimentation in Content Creation

15min

Crafting Engaging Stories Through Adaptation and Intuition

4min

Establishing Boundaries for Creative Balance

4min

Embracing Experimentation in Creative Journey

2min

Matt D'Avella is a filmmaker, YouTuber & podcaster that explores what it means to live a good life. Matt directed Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things, which was acquired by Netflix in 2016. His YouTube channel has nearly 3 million subscribers, and his videos have been viewed more than 175 million times. In this episode we talk about his experience creating the Minimalism documentary, managing his creative energy, crafting a good story, and how Experimentation has helped him find success on YouTube.

Transcript and show notes can be found here

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