Welcome to another episode of Creatives Grab Coffee, hosted by Dario Nouri and Kyrill Lazarov from Lapse Productions. In this episode, we chat with Chris Leclerc, the director, and founder of Territory 6, about his journey from a teenage hobbyist photographer to a seasoned video production professional.
Watch: From Hobby to Career (Ft. Territory 6) | Creatives Grab Coffee 66
Listen: From Hobby to Career (Ft. Territory 6) | Creatives Grab Coffee 66
Key Topics Discussed:
- Introduction and Sponsors (00:05)
- Introduction to the podcast and its hosts.
- Brief mentions of sponsors, Lapse Productions, Canada Film Equipment, and Audio Process.
- Guest Introduction (02:18)
- Kyrill welcomes Chris Leclerc from Territory 6.
- Chris Leclerc’s Background (03:05)
- Chris shares his early passion for photography and winning a local photo contest.
- The transition from photography to video production with his brother.
- Building a Production Company (06:01)
- The challenges and successes of starting a production company in Wisconsin.
- Working with local businesses and gaining significant projects.
- Moving to LA and Building a Network (09:10)
- Chris discusses his move to LA and the importance of networking.
- The value of in-person meetings and the impact of COVID on the industry.
- Life as a Digital Nomad (21:17)
- Chris’s experience living in a van and traveling while working.
- The challenges and benefits of a nomadic lifestyle.
- Current Projects and Future Goals (31:14)
- Chris talks about his recent projects, including two documentary series.
- The importance of staying lean in the video production industry.
- The Role of AI in Video Production (32:30)
- A discussion on how AI is changing the industry and its future implications.
- The Value of Authentic Storytelling (38:59)
- Chris’s views on the importance of authenticity in filmmaking.
- The impact of AI-generated content on the industry.
- Passion Projects and Micro Shorts (48:02)
- Chris shares insights on his recent passion project, a romantic short film.
- The benefits of creating micro shorts for showcasing creativity.
Timestamps:
- 00:05 – Introduction and Sponsors
- 02:18 – Guest Introduction
- 03:05 – Chris Leclerc’s Background
- 06:01 – Building a Production Company
- 09:10 – Moving to LA and Building a Network
- 21:17 – Life as a Digital Nomad
- 31:14 – Current Projects and Future Goals
- 32:30 – The Role of AI in Video Production
- 38:59 – The Value of Authentic Storytelling
- 48:02 – Passion Projects and Micro Shorts
