Creator Science #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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Minimalism Documentary Origin
- Matt D'Avella's first film was a documentary about minimalism.
- It was inspired by a bucket list item and an email from The Minimalists.
Importance of Audience Building
- Matt realized the importance of building his own audience after the Minimalism documentary.
- He decided to invest time in audience building, despite seeming impossible.
Experiment with Content Formats
- Experiment with different content formats to find what works best.
- Matt found that planning and scripting videos suited him better than freestyling.