Justin and Mike welcome back JJ Kelley, part of the Strictly From Nowhere origin story ten years ago.
JJ is a five time Emmy nominated director, creative producer, and showrunner working across premium nonfiction, branded entertainment, and cinematic storytelling. His work spans National Geographic, Disney Plus, Netflix, Discovery, Prada, Apple, Outside, Delta Air Lines, and WSJ Magazine. He has directed on Deadliest Catch, shot for Arctic Ascent with Alex Honnold, and paddled from Alaska to Seattle in a homemade kayak. He is a member of the Directors Guild of America and a Fellow of The Explorers Club.
This one goes deep on the craft. JJ argues there is almost no real barrier to entry anymore, that the phone in your pocket is enough, and that the only thing between you and the work is the story you tell yourself. He and Mike get into why AI will not replace filmmakers and why the same forces will reshape software.
Then the personal stuff. Building other people's dreams. Working behind the camera without needing the credit. And why you should never be greedy with your success.
Topics covered:
- From farm to filmmaker
- Create with what you have
- AI is incremental change, not revolution
- Why AI will not replace filmmakers
- Holistic filmmaking and supporting roles
- Overcoming self limiting doubts
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