The Late Invoices Show
Cameron Hall and Matt Pearson have been working in the creative industry for almost a decade. This podcast is here to share stories, insights, lessons learned, industry secrets, and talented guests of the creative industry - and maybe help you on your own creative journey along the way 🌱
Cameron is a freelance Director of Photography (DoP) and runs his own video production company MAKER, servicing clients in the sports and automotive industry, having worked with the likes of GQ and GQ Sports, Universal, Sports Direct, Aston Martin, McLaren, as well as a portfolio of A-list talent such as Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, Anthony Joshua, Rowan Atkinson, Santan Dave, a plethora of footballers, and many more.
Matt is a professional Photographer having worked with the likes of Puma, Adidas, the NFL, Chelsea FC, Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Terry Crews, Ashley Walters, and many more. Matt is also well known for work produced shooting on Polaroid with his 'Queens of Air' 50 years of Nike and individual projects advocating for mens mental health.
The Late Invoices Show
#028 | Benji Reeves: Hypebeast Producer, Hiring Creatives & Sending Treatments
Today, we're beyond excited to sit down with Benji Reeves, Creative Producer at HYPEBEAST!
Benji takes us behind the scenes of the production world, sharing the workflow of bringing visionary concepts to life. From sourcing creatives for projects, signing off treatment decks, managing teams, timelines and navigating the complexities of production.
We also have Benji give a real life case-study, and giving feedback from when he declined Matt’s treatment for a project a few years ago.
Get ready for a conversation filled with invaluable takeaways on making your mark in the competitive world of creative production.
In this episode, we’re discussing:
- The lifecycle of a production project from conceptualization to final edits, and how Benji navigates each phase
- Tips for peaceful planning amidst the chaos of creativity
- The importance of chemistry among collaborators and how to cultivate relationships that lead to successful projects
- What producers look for in pitches and projects, and the best ways for creatives to stand out
- Benji's journey into the world of production: Lessons learned, the value of experience, and advice for aspiring producers looking to break into the industry
- And a real life case-study, with none other than feedback to Matt Pearson himself
- …and much more!
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