Vision & Graft: Recent Episodes
Richard William Preisner
Just like a lot of millennials I was thrown out of university into the real world without much guidance, having to find my feet in the middle of a recession. I took the risky path of freelancing in the film industry in London without much experience, working hand to mouth to pay my rent. Over the next decade I got so all consumed by being on the career treadmill that I forgot why I decided to be a filmmaker in the first place and my mental health and personal life slipped to rock bottom.
I needed to find a way out, be inspired again and learn how to build greater resilience to face the challenge of being my own boss - so I turned to the successful and incredible artists I was surrounded by and started Vision & Graft!
I'm Will Preisner, a freelance cinematographer & photographer and in Vision & Graft I'll be sharing the real stories behind extraordinary creative careers and discovering what effects these journeys can have on our mental wellbeing. Each episode features a new creative guest taking a frank and honest look at their career and the hurdles they've faced along the way. It's a go to source for inspiration, ideas and insights into how to develop resilience and take on life's challenges. So join me for the next episode of Vision & Graft - a career and resilience companion, hosted by Cinematographer & Photographer Richard William Preisner @rwpreisner.
Reach out to me on instagram or twitter @visiongraft or via the website www.visiongraft.com
In Episode 15 of Vision & Graft I'm talking to Drew Forsyth, an Award Winning Portrait Photographer working for commercial and advertising clients in the UK and around the world. It is a great episode for aspiring photographers and seasoned pros alike.
In this episode Drew and I discuss how he became a photographer and his journey to where he is now. We then talk about specialising in photography ands the benefits of this in light of his passion for dance photography.
We go on to chat about what inspires him in his work and where he draws inspiration intentionally before we cover the importance of personal projects as a photographer and an artist.
We discuss clients and pitching them big projects, concepts and ideas as well as how to protect the creative spark the start of the project. Finally we discuss taking breaks from social media.
During the break I announce a competition I'm running alongside Rosco to win a Rosco MIXBOOK Digital Swatchbook. Full T&Cs are available at visiongraft.com
Vision & Graft aims to inspire action, give hope, build resilience and normalise the discussion of mental health issues within creative sectors as well as more widely throughout society.
Drew Forsyth Website and Portfolio | https://www.drewforsyth.com/
Diffusion Comparison Tool | rwpreisner.com/diffusion
RWP Website | rwpreisner.com
RWP Instagram | @rwpreisner
RWP Photography Instagram | @rwp_incompany
Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or read in the episode notes.
In Episode 14 of Vision & Graft I'm talking to Louis Lagayette, a Director who is known for directing the feature film Trendy as well as directing and writing many other projects both short and long form.
In this episode Louis and I discuss his latest project, a series of 3 music videos for the artist Maes called Réelle Vie. He then shares his journey to becoming a director and screenwriter.
We then chat in depth about how he managed to make his first feature film Trendy and raising the finance for the film straight out of university. I also worked as the director of photography on the film.
Louis and I share our thoughts on pushing ourselves and understanding our physical limits when working in the film industry. Louis then goes on to reflect on his choice to return to formal education as an adult, recently completing a masters at Columbia.
Finally we talk through the importance of maintaining the right atmosphere at work and the value of role models in Louis' career and having the right perspective on this.
In this episode I also discuss the launch of a new lighting diffusion comparison tool in collaboration with ROSCO. It is available online and to save as a shortcut or app on Apple and Android devices. To find out more visit rwpreisner.com/diffusion
During the break I announce a competition I'm running alongside Rosco to win a Rosco MIXBOOK Digital Swatchbook. Full T&Cs are available at visiongraft.com
Vision & Graft aims to inspire action, give hope, build resilience and normalise the discussion of mental health issues within creative sectors as well as more widely throughout society.
Louis Lagayette Website & Music Video Links | https://www.louislagayette.eu/
Diffusion Comparison Tool | rwpreisner.com/diffusion
RWP Website | rwpreisner.com
RWP Instagram | @rwpreisner
RWP Photography Instagram | @rwp_incompany
Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or read in the episode notes.
In Episode 13 of Vision & Graft I'm talking to David Procter, a Cinematographer who is known for shooting Disney's Black Beauty, The Innocents series on Netflix as well as many commercials throughout his career.
I also announce the launch of a new lighting diffusion comparison tool in collaboration with ROSCO. It is available online and to save as a shortcut or app on Apple and Android devices. To find out more visit rwpreisner.com/diffusion
During the break I announce a competition I'm running alongside Rosco to win a Rosco MIXBOOK Digital Swatchbook. Full T&Cs are available at visiongraft.com
In this episode David and I discuss taste and style in filmmaking. David shares his thoughts on having an agent and what benefit this has brought to his career.
We also chat about how important it is to remain grounded whilst working in the film industry as well as the importance of being supportive of one another whilst working in a creative team.
David shares his thoughts on creative partnerships as well as what role mentors have played to him in his career. Finally I ask David about how he has adapted to all of the travel he has to do for his work and maintain a work life balance.
Vision & Graft aims to inspire action, give hope, build resilience and normalise the discussion of mental health issues within creative sectors as well as more widely throughout society.
Diffusion Comparison Tool | rwpreisner.com/diffusion
David Procter BSC Instagram | @davidprocterdop
David Procter BSC Website | Link
RWP Website | rwpreisner.com
RWP Instagram | @rwpreisner
RWP Photography Instagram | @rwp_incompany
Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or read in the episode notes.
In Episode 12 of Vision & Graft I'm talking to Jeroen Bogaert, an Assistant Director mainly working on drama film projects in the UK and he's been a colleague on a number of films.
In the episode Jeroen shares what an Assistant Director's job role is and why it is so important to the success of a film.
We also discuss keeping calm under pressure and communicating with different directors who are each creatives with different ways of working. We consider how important 'clicking' with collaborators is and whether it is important.
We talk at length about managing personal relationships when you have a busy freelance life and the challenges that come up that can cause problems.
Finally we look at the dangers of taking the same approaches to new creative work and why it's important to keep things fresh without running yourself into the ground.
During the break I announce a competition I'm running alongside Rosco to win a Rosco MIXBOOK Digital Swatchbook. Full T&Cs are available at visiongraft.com
Vision & Graft aims to inspire action, give hope, build resilience and normalise the discussion of mental health issues within creative sectors as well as more widely throughout society.
Jeroen Bogaert Instagram | @bogaert_jeroen
Jeroen Bogaert IMDB | Link
RWP Website | rwpreisner.com
RWP Instagram | @rwpreisner
RWP Photography Instagram | @rwp_incompany
Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or read in the episode notes.
In Episode 11 of Vision & Graft I'm talking to Emily Carlton, a screenwriter, journalist and producer who is also one of the cofounders of the Breaking Through The Lens initiative that connects female and non-binary filmmakers to finance at film markets. Emily is so humble and amusing in the way she discusses her career that her honest take on her freelance life is one I highly recommend listening to.
In the episode Emily and I discuss the themes of mental health and her interest in people in her screenwriting work as well as where she finds her inspiration as a writer.
We also discuss the challenge Emily has had having dyslexia as a writer and the skill of knowing when to stop working on a project and to move on to the next.
Emily shares her process of getting an agent and the long path to acquiring one before we chat about the challenge of poor pay at the start of a creative career and how to balance doing what you love with paying the bills.
Finally we go on to discuss Breaking Through The Lens and the reason why she started the initiative as well as her passion for equality.
During the break I announce a competition I'm running alongside Rosco to win a Rosco MIXBOOK Digital Swatchbook. Full T&Cs are available at visiongraft.com
Vision & Graft aims to inspire action, give hope, build resilience and normalise the discussion of mental health issues within creative sectors as well as more widely throughout society.
Emily Carlton Instagram | @emilycarltoncarlton
Emily Carlton Website | emilycarlton.net
Breaking Through The Lens Website | breakingthroughthelens.co.uk
RWP Website | rwpreisner.com
RWP Instagram | @rwpreisner
RWP Photography Instagram | @rwp_incompany
Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or read in the episode notes.
In Episode 10 of Vision & Graft I'm chatting to Hannah Lee, a designer I've had the pleasure of working alongside on a variety of projects over the last ten years and for the ten years prior to that we went to college and school together. Hannah is someone I've often gone to for professional advice and she has a great deal of career wisdom to share.
In the episode Hannah and I discuss the merits of freelancing and she shares what the experience is like compared to 'perming' at an agency. She also covers the money trap and how being in full time employment can lead to this if you don't watch out.
We then go on to discuss burnout and how to find the right work life balance. Hannah has realised that she needs to strive to maintain that balance if she wants to be effective at work and she also covers working abroad as a freelancer and finding the balance far from home.
Saying no is a big topic on this podcast and we discuss this in the context of charging what you are worth and we mull over how to get to the point where what you consistently charge aligns with what you think your skills are worth.
Hannah also raises an important point about women in powerful roles within advertising and how she has been working on improving her confidence to keep progressing and growing in her career.
During the break I announce a competition I'm running alongside Rosco to win a Rosco MIXBOOK Digital Swatchbook. Full T&Cs are available at visiongraft.com
Vision & Graft aims to inspire action, give hope, build resilience and normalise the discussion of mental health issues within creative sectors as well as more widely throughout society.
Hannah Lee Instagram | @hannahelizabethhxx
RWP Website | rwpreisner.com
RWP Instagram | @rwpreisner
RWP Photography Instagram | @rwp_incompany
Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or read in the episode notes.
In Episode 9 of Vision & Graft I'm chatting to a good mate and a long time mentor Chris Fergusson. He's a cinematographer and photographer based in the UK and you can find links to his work at the bottom of this page.
During the conversation Chris talks about his photography project Lost in Process. He is selling a zine for the project that is available to order here
https://chrisfergusson.co.uk/photography1/lostinprocess/
In this episode Chris gives an idea of the work a cinematographer does on a daily basis and gives a sense of intensity of his job. He goes onto share the path he followed to becoming a cinematographer and how it was unorthodox but lead to his success.
We then go onto discuss how he learned the techniques and skills to be a cinematographer and an artist and also maintain that growth as he moves forward. Chris highlights how he has benefitted from embracing his own style and actively moving away from comparison with his peers. We then get in deep discussing creative boundaries and how limiting your options can be creatively liberating.
During the break I announce a competition I'm running alongside Rosco to win a Rosco MIXBOOK Digital Swatchbook. Full T&Cs are available at visiongraft.com
Chris goes onto cover his experiences working with directors and other creative partners and how he nurtures those relationships. We talk about how a cinematographers job is mostly problem solving and how Chris juggles wearing many hats at work. He shares how his attitude to solving problems has been managed by maintaining a positive approach to handling them and having a mantra he repeats to himself.
I feel grateful that Chris then openly discusses the impact his career has had on his mental wellbeing and what he has done to try to understand the difficulties he has faced. He discusses his personal artwork and the benefits having his own creating projects has on his life. Chris then explains his idea for his project Lost in Process and how the project came together despite difficult setbacks.
Vision & Graft aims to inspire action, give hope and normalise the discussion of mental health issues within creative sectors as well as more widely throughout society.
Chris Fergusson Portfolio Website | https://chrisfergusson.co.uk/
Chris Fergusson Instagram | @chrisfergusson
RWP Website | rwpreisner.com
RWP Insta | @rwpreisner
RWP Photography Instagram | @rwp_incompany
Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or read in the episode notes.
In Episode 8 of Vision & Graft I'm sharing part 2 of the conversation I had with director and all round creative, Jack Howard. You can find links to some of his work that we discuss at the bottom of this page. If you haven't heard Part 1 of our conversation be sure to listen back to it in episode 7.Jack currently hosts a podcast on Amazon Prime called the screen test, is one half of comedy duo Jack & Dean, hosts a podcast with film buff Mark Kermode and directs music videos and commercials amongst many other things. His multi faceted creative approach is great proof that a successful creative career can be very varied and that we need not stay in our lanes. It always inspires me to hear him speak.In this episode we pick up where we left off in Part 1 with Jack sharing what guides him when prioritising between his various creative endeavours. We also consider the concept known as 'essentialism' as opposed to perfectionism and how taking this approach can help us to move forward in our careers and with our work more effectively. We discuss Jack's approach to his wellbeing and the things that he does to help, particularly as society is reopening in the UK after Covid. Jack shares his motivation behind his creative work as I push him to find out what it is that gives him his creative spark and the impressive drive that i’ve always admired in himFinally we discuss what success is to Jack and he flips the question back at me before we get onto my slightly controversial interpretation of Singing in the Rain, the song by Gene Kelly.
Vision & Graft aims to inspire action, give hope and normalise the discussion of mental wellbeing within creative sectors as well as more widely throughout society. ---Sci Fi & Depression - Jack Howard | Link
Calva Louise Tiranito - Music Video dir. Jack Howard | LinkWho Threw That? - Jack & Dean sketch shot by RWP | LinkSony/Marvel Spider-Man Deal EXPLAINED - Jack & Dean sketch shot by RWP | LinkLeadley - Love Me Like That - Music Video dir. Jack Howard | LinkGlass Caves - Who Are You - Music Video dir. Jack Howard | LinkSingin' In The Rain | LinkJack Howard Instagram | @jackhowardRWP Website | rwpreisner.comRWP Insta | @rwpreisner---Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or read in the episode notes.
In Episode 7 of Vision & Graft I'm talking to a director I have worked with on a number of occasions, Jack Howard. He describes himself as a 'director of things' and his work is certainly wide ranging. You can find links to some of his work that we discuss at the bottom of this pageJack currently hosts a podcast on Amazon Prime called the screen test, is one half of comedy duo Jack & Dean, hosts a podcast with film buff Mark Kermode and directs music videos and commercials amongst many other things. His multi faceted creative approach is great proof that a successful creative career can be very varied and that we need not stay in our lanes. It is inspiring to me to hear him speak. In this episode Jack tells the story of his career so far and how he started out in the early days of youtube. We then move onto talk about how being persistent and resilient has got Jack to where he is now and how he intends to maintain this mindset.
We then discuss what is good cinematography in filmmaking and how having that approach and mentality can translate to other areas of work and life. Jack shares how important it is for him to foster great working relationships and what he looks for in potential collaborators as we reflect on the director-cinematographer relationship.
We then move onto look at Jack’s youtube video ‘Sci Fi & Depression’(link below) which I highly recommend watching if you have the chance to pause the podcasts and take a look before listening to the conversation.
Finally we look at what life lessons Jack has learned during covid as well as the biggest hurdle he has faced in his career so far.
Be sure to get in touch with what you think and Episode 8, the second part of this podcast, will be out soon!Vision & Graft aims to inspire action, give hope and normalise the discussion of mental wellbeing within creative sectors as well as more widely throughout society. ---Sci Fi & Depression - Jack Howard | Link
Calva Louise Tiranito - Music Video dir. Jack Howard | LinkWho Threw That? - Jack & Dean sketch shot by RWP | LinkSony/Marvel Spider-Man Deal EXPLAINED - Jack & Dean sketch shot by RWP | LinkLeadley - Love Me Like That - Music Video dir. Jack Howard | LinkGlass Caves - Who Are You - Music Video dir. Jack Howard | LinkSingin' In The Rain | LinkJack Howard Instagram | @jackhowardRWP Website | rwpreisner.comRWP Insta | @rwpreisner---Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or read in the episode notes.
In Episode 6 of Vision & Graft I'm talking to Alexia Kombou! She's a multi award winning voice over artist who has worked with many of the worlds top leading brands.
She mainly works in commercials and you've likely heard her on your radio and TV as I often find myself caught by surprise as she suddenly starts talking in my car or living room.
In this episode Alexia starts by telling me how she began her career as a VO artist and reflects on her work for commercial campaigns that have an important social message We go on to chat about artistic freedom when working with clients and the role continued learning plays in development as an artist. We then move on to discuss awareness of your skillset and the benefit of leaning into what you have a flair for and I ask Alexia what drives her as a freelancer. Alexia then goes on to mention gratitude and reflection and she reveals her practice of visualisation, her technique and the role it has played in her career development.
Finally, in a new creative format approach for Vision & Graft I ask Alexia a few quick fire questions to get to the core of her creative instincts and the experiences that she’s had throughout her career.
Alexia is a mate from uni I've always looked to for inspiration when considering how to move forward in my business and this podcast is rich with information to take away!
Vision & Graft aims to inspire action, give hope and normalise the discussion of mental wellbeing within creative sectors as well as more widely throughout society.
Stylist 'Love Women' Alexia VO | Link
Stylist 'What is Strong' Alexia VO | Link
Positive Visualisation Benefits Article | Link
Alexia Kombou Instagram | @alexiakombou_voiceover
Alexia Kombou Website| www.alexiakombou.com
RWP Website | rwpreisner.com
RWP Insta | @rwpreisner
Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or read in the episode notes.
In Episode 5 of Vision & Graft I chat to Caroline De Moraes, a sports reporter and presenter based in the UK. Caroline has worked for BT Sport, ITV, Eurosport, Channel 4, Redbull and BBC sport amongst many other broadcasters and production companies.
Caroline begins the episode by explaining how she found herself presenting despite it not being her first choice of career and moves on to discuss the value of diversifying as a freelancer, especially to weather the more difficult moments in your career.
We go on to talk about networking and what it actually is (and what it isn't!). We then discuss the need to focus on our strengths at times of adversity and the advantages of making an effort to be aware of your mental health. This conversation covers Imposter syndrome and the impact that this can have on putting ourselves out there. Caroline and I then chat about comments about how we look for both men and women, in particular those in front of the camera and the lasting effects this can have.
Finally we consider the impact freelance life can have on relationships, living a life with constant travel and pushing ourselves hard at work as well as what all of this can do to our overall mental wellbeing.
To be able to chat to Caroline so openly about her experiences was really eye opening and she is such a great storyteller. I could listen for days!
Vision & Graft aims to inspire action, give hope and normalise the discussion of mental wellbeing within creative sectors as well as more widely throughout society.
Caroline De Moraes Instagram | @caz_demoraes Caroline De Moraes Facebook | Link RWP Website | rwpreisner.com RWP Insta | @rwpreisner
Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or read in the episode notes.
In Episode 4 of Vision & Graft I chat to Diandra Ferreira, a hair and make up designer based in the UK. Diandra and I have worked together on a number of occasions including on on our first feature film, Trendy.
We begin the episode by discussing whether we see our roles as a career, a calling or a job and what these terms mean to us and our career motivations.
We go on to talk about the feature film Trendy and our collaboration on that film. Diandra shares her experiences and views with regards to respect in the workplace. I ask her about her views on working for free and how to judge when may be right to do this and my favourite part is when Diandra shares her wisdom about how important it is to trust your gut. We highlight the value of communication for creatives being approached for work and approaching others to collaborate, before talking about the difficulties freelancers face with job security and managing the unknown. Finally we go on to talk about adjusting expectations and being adaptable as we navigate our careers, 'going with the flow' to see where it takes us.
To be able to chat to someone with Diandra 's experience on film sets is always a pleasure and her knowledge and experience provides great takeaways for creatives.
Vision & Graft aims to inspire action, give hope and normalise the discussion of mental wellbeing within creative sectors as well as more widely throughout society.
Diandra Ferreira Instagram | @diandraferreira_
Diandra Ferreira website | https://www.diandraferreira.com/
Diandra Ferreira IMDB | https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5714267/
Do You Have a Job, Calling or Career - Forbes | Link
RWP Website | rwpreisner.com
RWP Insta | @rwpreisner
Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or read in the episode notes.
In Episode 003 of Vision & Graft I sit down to talk to Karen Sandoval Engler, a Mexican actress based in Texas who I have collaborated with on a number of occasions including as the cinematographer on her first short film #Disconnected.
We begin by talking about how we met and reflect on the reception that Vision & Graft has had. We discuss the concept of bravery when it comes to discussing mental wellbeing and the power of vulnerability in both creative work and our personal lives. We go on to talk about how Karen started out on her creative journey as a child and the support she received from her mother. Finally we discuss our experiences of the editing process and the merits of choosing to be who you truly are vs who you think you should be.
I'm very grateful for Karen's open and honest approach to the discussion and listening to her experiences gives great insight, especially for any upcoming actors.
Vision & Graft aims to inspire action, give hope and normalise the discussion of mental wellbeing within creative sectors as well as more widely throughout society.
Karen Sandoval Engler Instagram| @karensandovale Karen Sandoval Engler IMDB | Link RWP Insta | @rwpreisner
Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or read in the episode notes.
In Episode 15 of Vision & Graft I'm talking to Drew Forsyth, an Award Winning Portrait Photographer working for commercial and advertising clients in the UK and around the world. It is a great episode for aspiring photographers and seasoned pros alike.
In this episode Drew and I discuss how he became a photographer and his journey to where he is now. We then talk about specialising in photography ands the benefits of this in light of his passion for dance photography.
We go on to chat about what inspires him in his work and where he draws inspiration intentionally before we cover the importance of personal projects as a photographer and an artist.
We discuss clients and pitching them big projects, concepts and ideas as well as how to protect the creative spark the start of the project. Finally we discuss taking breaks from social media.
During the break I announce a competition I'm running alongside Rosco to win a Rosco MIXBOOK Digital Swatchbook. Full T&Cs are available at visiongraft.com
Vision & Graft aims to inspire action, give hope, build resilience and normalise the discussion of mental health issues within creative sectors as well as more widely throughout society.
Drew Forsyth Website and Portfolio | https://www.drewforsyth.com/
Diffusion Comparison Tool | rwpreisner.com/diffusion
Vision & Graft Podcast | visiongraft.com
Vision & Graft Podcast Instagram | @visiongraft
RWP Website | rwpreisner.com
RWP Instagram | @rwpreisner
RWP Photography Instagram | @rwp_incompany
Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or read in the episode notes.
In Episode 14 of Vision & Graft I'm talking to Louis Lagayette, a Director who is known for directing the feature film Trendy as well as directing and writing many other projects both short and long form.
In this episode Louis and I discuss his latest project, a series of 3 music videos for the artist Maes called Réelle Vie. He then shares his journey to becoming a director and screenwriter.
We then chat in depth about how he managed to make his first feature film Trendy and raising the finance for the film straight out of university. I also worked as the director of photography on the film.
Louis and I share our thoughts on pushing ourselves and understanding our physical limits when working in the film industry. Louis then goes on to reflect on his choice to return to formal education as an adult, recently completing a masters at Columbia.
Finally we talk through the importance of maintaining the right atmosphere at work and the value of role models in Louis' career and having the right perspective on this.
In this episode I also discuss the launch of a new lighting diffusion comparison tool in collaboration with ROSCO. It is available online and to save as a shortcut or app on Apple and Android devices. To find out more visit rwpreisner.com/diffusion
During the break I announce a competition I'm running alongside Rosco to win a Rosco MIXBOOK Digital Swatchbook. Full T&Cs are available at visiongraft.com
Vision & Graft aims to inspire action, give hope, build resilience and normalise the discussion of mental health issues within creative sectors as well as more widely throughout society.
Louis Lagayette Website & Music Video Links | https://www.louislagayette.eu/
Diffusion Comparison Tool | rwpreisner.com/diffusion
Vision & Graft Podcast | visiongraft.com
Vision & Graft Podcast Instagram | @visiongraft
RWP Website | rwpreisner.com
RWP Instagram | @rwpreisner
RWP Photography Instagram | @rwp_incompany
Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or read in the episode notes.
In Episode 13 of Vision & Graft I'm talking to David Procter, a Cinematographer who is known for shooting Disney's Black Beauty, The Innocents series on Netflix as well as many commercials throughout his career.
I also announce the launch of a new lighting diffusion comparison tool in collaboration with ROSCO. It is available online and to save as a shortcut or app on Apple and Android devices. To find out more visit rwpreisner.com/diffusion
During the break I announce a competition I'm running alongside Rosco to win a Rosco MIXBOOK Digital Swatchbook. Full T&Cs are available at visiongraft.com
In this episode David and I discuss taste and style in filmmaking. David shares his thoughts on having an agent and what benefit this has brought to his career.
We also chat about how important it is to remain grounded whilst working in the film industry as well as the importance of being supportive of one another whilst working in a creative team.
David shares his thoughts on creative partnerships as well as what role mentors have played to him in his career. Finally I ask David about how he has adapted to all of the travel he has to do for his work and maintain a work life balance.
Vision & Graft aims to inspire action, give hope, build resilience and normalise the discussion of mental health issues within creative sectors as well as more widely throughout society.
Diffusion Comparison Tool | rwpreisner.com/diffusion
David Procter BSC Instagram | @davidprocterdop
David Procter BSC Website | Link
Vision & Graft Podcast | visiongraft.com
Vision & Graft Podcast Instagram | @visiongraft
RWP Website | rwpreisner.com
RWP Instagram | @rwpreisner
RWP Photography Instagram | @rwp_incompany
Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or read in the episode notes.
In Episode 12 of Vision & Graft I'm talking to Jeroen Bogaert, an Assistant Director mainly working on drama film projects in the UK and he's been a colleague on a number of films.
In the episode Jeroen shares what an Assistant Director's job role is and why it is so important to the success of a film
We also discuss keeping calm under pressure and communicating with different directors who are each creatives with different ways of working. We consider how important 'clicking' with collaborators is and whether it is important.
We talk at length about managing personal relationships when you have a busy freelance life and the challenges that come up that can cause problems.
Finally we look at the dangers of taking the same approaches to new creative work and why it's important to keep things fresh without running yourself into the ground.
During the break I announce a competition I'm running alongside Rosco to win a Rosco MIXBOOK Digital Swatchbook. Full T&Cs are available at visiongraft.com
Vision & Graft aims to inspire action, give hope, build resilience and normalise the discussion of mental health issues within creative sectors as well as more widely throughout society.
Jeroen Bogaert Instagram | @bogaert_jeroen
Jeroen Bogaert IMDB | Link
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Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or read in the episode notes.
In Episode 11 of Vision & Graft I'm talking to Emily Carlton, a screenwriter, journalist and producer who is also one of the cofounders of the Breaking Through The Lens initiative that connects female and non-binary filmmakers to finance at film markets. Emily is so humble and amusing in the way she discusses her career that her honest take on her freelance life is one I highly recommend listening to.
In the episode Emily and I discuss the themes of mental health and her interest in people in her screenwriting work as well as where she finds her inspiration as a writer.
We also discuss the challenge Emily has had having dyslexia as a writer and the skill of knowing when to stop working on a project and to move on to the next.
Emily shares her process of getting an agent and the long path to acquiring one before we chat about the challenge of poor pay at the start of a creative career and how to balance doing what you love with paying the bills.
Finally we go on to discuss Breaking Through The Lens and the reason why she started the initiative as well as her passion for equality.
During the break I announce a competition I'm running alongside Rosco to win a Rosco MIXBOOK Digital Swatchbook. Full T&Cs are available at visiongraft.com
Vision & Graft aims to inspire action, give hope, build resilience and normalise the discussion of mental health issues within creative sectors as well as more widely throughout society.
Emily Carlton Instagram | @emilycarltoncarlton
Emily Carlton Website | emilycarlton.net
Breaking Through The Lens Website | breakingthroughthelens.co.uk
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RWP Website | rwpreisner.com
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RWP Photography Instagram | @rwp_incompany
Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or read in the episode notes.
In Episode 10 of Vision & Graft I'm chatting to Hannah Lee, a designer I've had the pleasure of working alongside on a variety of projects over the last ten years and for the ten years prior to that we went to college and school together. Hannah is someone I've often gone to for professional advice and she has a great deal of career wisdom to share.
In the episode Hannah and I discuss the merits of freelancing and she shares what the experience is like compared to 'perming' at an agency. She also covers the money trap and how being in full time employment can lead to this if you don't watch out.
We then go on to discuss burnout and how to find the right work life balance. Hannah has realised that she needs to strive to maintain that balance if she wants to be effective at work and she also covers working abroad as a freelancer and finding the balance far from home.
Saying no is a big topic on this podcast and we discuss this in the context of charging what you are worth and we mull over how to get to the point where what you consistently charge aligns with what you think your skills are worth.
Hannah also raises an important point about women in powerful roles within advertising and how she has been working on improving her confidence to keep progressing and growing in her career.
During the break I announce a competition I'm running alongside Rosco to win a Rosco MIXBOOK Digital Swatchbook. Full T&Cs are available at visiongraft.com
Vision & Graft aims to inspire action, give hope, build resilience and normalise the discussion of mental health issues within creative sectors as well as more widely throughout society.
Hannah Lee Instagram | @hannahelizabethhxx
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Vision & Graft Podcast Twitter | @visiongraft
RWP Website | rwpreisner.com
RWP Instagram | @rwpreisner
RWP Photography Instagram | @rwp_incompany
Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or read in the episode notes.
In Episode 9 of Vision & Graft I'm chatting to a good mate and a long time mentor Chris Fergusson. He's a cinematographer and photographer based in the UK and you can find links to his work at the bottom of this page.
During the conversation Chris talks about his photography project Lost in Process. He is selling a zine for the project that is available to order here -
https://chrisfergusson.co.uk/photography1/lostinprocess/
In this episode Chris gives an idea of the work a cinematographer does on a daily basis and gives a sense of intensity of his job. He goes onto share the path he followed to becoming a cinematographer and how it was unorthodox but lead to his success.
We then go onto discuss how he learned the techniques and skills to be a cinematographer and an artist and also maintain that growth as he moves forward. Chris highlights how he has benefitted from embracing his own style and actively moving away from comparison with his peers. We then get in deep discussing creative boundaries and how limiting your options can be creatively liberating.
During the break I announce a competition I'm running alongside Rosco to win a Rosco MIXBOOK Digital Swatchbook. Full T&Cs are available at visiongraft.com
Chris goes onto cover his experiences working with directors and other creative partners and how he nurtures those relationships. We talk about how a cinematographers job is mostly problem solving and how Chris juggles wearing many hats at work. He shares how his attitude to solving problems has been managed by maintaining a positive approach to handling them and having a mantra he repeats to himself.
I feel grateful that Chris then openly discusses the impact his career has had on his mental wellbeing and what he has done to try to understand the difficulties he has faced. He discusses his personal artwork and the benefits having his own creating projects has on his life. Chris then explains his idea for his project Lost in Process and how the project came together despite difficult setbacks.
Vision & Graft aims to inspire action, give hope and normalise the discussion of mental health issues within creative sectors as well as more widely throughout society.
Chris Fergusson Portfolio Website | https://chrisfergusson.co.uk/
Chris Fergusson Instagram | @chrisfergusson
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In Episode 009 of Vision & Graft I'm rounding off Season 1 with a short episode. After releasing a new podcast every two weeks for the past few months I'm giving myself a well earned break and some time away to work on Season 2!
I'm also looking for some help from the listeners…
Vision & Graft is expanding and I want to involve likeminded creatives as I grow the podcast. If you have an interest in the topics presented in the podcast and want to help me with my mission to encourage creatives to talk openly about their experiences, mental wellbeing and share what they have learned throughout their careers, then please get in touch. If you share the same passions that I do for these kind of important conversations I’d love to hear from you to see how you could get involved in making the podcast with me.
I’m looking for those who have knowledge of marketing, social media, podcast production, design etc. or any other skills that you feel you could bring to the table that I haven’t yet imagined...
If you are interested in getting involved then please contact me via the ‘Get in Touch’ page at visiongraft.com and let me know what you could bring to Vision & Graft or DM me on instagram. Links are below!
Have a great start to the Autumn and I'll be back in a few weeks time. Subscribe on your podcast platform to stay up to date with when Season 2 is coming and follow me on instagram and twitter! Take care :)
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Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or read in the episode notes.
In Episode 008 of Vision & Graft I'm sharing part 2 of the conversation I have with director and all round creative, Jack Howard. You can find links to some of his work that we discuss at the bottom of this page. If you haven't heard Part 1 of our conversation be sure to listen back to it in episode 7.
Jack currently hosts a podcast on Amazon Prime called the screen test, is one half of comedy duo Jack & Dean, hosts a podcast with film buff Mark Kermode and directs music videos and commercials amongst many other things. His multi faceted creative approach is great proof that a successful creative career can be very varied and that we need not stay in our lanes. It always inspires me to hear him speak.
In this episode we pick up where we left off in Part 1 with Jack sharing what guides him when prioritising between his various creative endeavours. We also consider the concept known as 'essentialism' as opposed to perfectionism and how taking this approach can help us to move forward in our careers and with our work more effectively.
We discuss Jack's approach to his wellbeing and the things that he does to help, particularly as society is reopening in the UK after Covid. Jack shares his motivation behind his creative work as I push him to find out what it is that gives him his creative spark and the impressive drive that i’ve always admired in him
Finally we discuss what success is to Jack and he flips the question back at me before we get onto my slightly controversial interpretation of Singing in the Rain, the song by Gene Kelly.
We are never alone in the struggles that we face.
Vision & Graft aims to inspire action, give hope and normalise the discussion of mental health issues within creative sectors as well as more widely throughout society.
"If talking is the cure then creativity is the recovery." - RWP
Sci Fi & Depression - Jack Howard | Link
Calva Louise Tiranito - Music Video dir. Jack Howard | Link
Who Threw That? - Jack & Dean sketch shot by RWP | Link
Sony/Marvel Spider-Man Deal EXPLAINED - Jack & Dean sketch shot by RWP | Link
Leadley - Love Me Like That - Music Video dir. Jack Howard | Link
Glass Caves - Who Are You - Music Video dir. Jack Howard | Link
Singin' In The Rain | Link
Pure Imagination - Gene Wilder | Link
Jack Howard Instagram | @jackhoward
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RWP Website | rwpreisner.com
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Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or read in the episode notes.
In Episode 007 of Vision & Graft I'm talking to my mate and a director I have worked with on a number of occasions, Jack Howard. He describes himself as a 'director of things' and his work is certainly wide ranging. You can find links to some of his work that we discuss at the bottom of this page
Jack currently hosts a podcast on Amazon Prime called the screen test, is one half of comedy duo Jack & Dean, hosts a podcast with film buff Mark Kermode and directs music videos and commercials amongst many other things. His multi faceted creative approach is great proof that a successful creative career can be very varied and that we need not stay in our lanes. It is inspiring to me to hear him speak.
In this episode Jack tells the story of his career so far and how he started out in the early days of youtube. We then move onto talk about how being persistent and resilient has got Jack to where he is now and how he intends to maintain this mindset.
We then discuss what is good cinematography in filmmaking and how having that approach and mentality can translate to other areas of work and life. Jack shares how important it is for him to foster grear working relationships and what he looks for in potential collaborators as we reflect on the director-cinematographer relationship.
We then move onto look at Jack’s youtube video ‘Sci Fi & Depression’(link below) which I highly recommend watching if you have the chance to pause the podcasts and take a look before listening to the conversation.
Finally we look at what life lessons Jack has learned during covid as well as the biggest hurdle he has faced in his career so far.
Be sure to get in touch with what you think and Episode 008, the second part of this podcast will be out soon!
We are never alone in the struggles that we face.
Vision & Graft aims to inspire action, give hope and normalise the discussion of mental health issues within creative sectors as well as more widely throughout society.
"If talking is the cure then creativity is the recovery." - RWP
Sci Fi & Depression - Jack Howard | Link
Calva Louise Tiranito - Music Video dir. Jack Howard | Link
Who Threw That? - Jack & Dean sketch shot by RWP | Link
Sony/Marvel Spider-Man Deal EXPLAINED - Jack & Dean sketch shot by RWP | Link
Leadley - Love Me Like That - Music Video dir. Jack Howard | Link
Glass Caves - Who Are You - Music Video dir. Jack Howard | Link
Singin' In The Rain | Link
Jack Howard Instagram | @jackhoward
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Vision & Graft Podcast Twitter | @visiongraft
RWP Website | rwpreisner.com
RWP Insta | @rwpreisner
Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or read in the episode notes.
In Episode 006 of Vision & Graft I'm talking to Alexia Kombou! She's a multi award winning voice over artist who has worked with many of the worlds top leading brands.
She mainly works in commercials and you've likely heard her on your radio and TV as I often find myself caught by surprise as she suddenly starts talking in my car or living room.
In this episode Alexia starts by telling me how she began her career as a VO artist and reflects on her work for commercial campaigns that have an important social message We go on to chat about artistic freedom when working with clients and the role continued learning plays in development as an artist.
We then move on to discuss awareness of your skillset and the benefit of leaning into what you have a flair for and I ask Alexia what drives her as a freelancer. Alexia then goes on to mention gratitude and reflection and she reveals her practice of visualisation, her technique and the role it has played in her career development.
Finally, in a new creative format approach for Vision & Graft I ask Alexia a few quick fire questions to get to the core of her creative instincts and the experiences that she’s had throughout her career.
Alexia is a mate from uni I've always looked to for inspiration when considering how to move forward in my business and this podcast is rich with information to take away!
We are never alone in the struggles that we face.
Vision & Graft aims to inspire action, give hope and normalise the discussion of mental health issues within creative sectors as well as more widely throughout society.
"If talking is the cure then creativity is the recovery." - RWP
Stylist 'Love Women' Alexia VO | Link
Stylist 'What is Strong' Alexia VO | Link
Positive Visualisation Benefits Article | Link
Alexia Kombou Instagram | @alexiakombou_voiceover
Alexia Kombou Website| www.alexiakombou.com
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RWP Website | rwpreisner.com
RWP Insta | @rwpreisner
Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or read in the episode notes.
In Episode 005 of Vision & Graft I chat to Caroline De Moraes, a sports reporter and presenter based in the UK. Caroline has worked for BT Sport, ITV, Eurosport, Channel 4, Redbull and BBC sport amongst many other broadcasters and production companies.
Caroline begins the episode by explaining how she found herself presenting despite it not being her first choice of career and moves on to discuss the value of diversifying as a freelancer, especially to weather the more difficult moments in your career.
We go on to talk about networking and what it actually is (and what it isn't!). We then discuss the need to focus on our strengths at times of adversity and the advantages of making an effort to be aware of your mental health. This conversation covers Imposter syndrome and the impaxt that this can have on putting ourselves out there.
Caroline and I then chat about comments about how we look for both men and women, in particular those in front of the camera and the lasting effects this can have.
Finally we consider the impact freelance life can have on relationships, living a life with constant travel and pushing ourselves hard at work as well as what all of this can do to our overall mental wellbeing.
To be able to chat to Caroline so openly about her experiences was really eye opening and she is such a great storyteller. I could listen for days!
We are never alone in the struggles that we face.
Vision & Graft aims to inspire action, give hope and normalise the discussion of mental health issues within creative sectors as well as more widely throughout society.
"If talking is the cure then creativity is the recovery." - RWP
Caroline De Moraes Instagram | @caz_demoraes
Caroline De Moraes Facebook | Link
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Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or read in the episode notes.
In Episode 004 of Vision & Graft I chat to Diandra Ferreira, a hair and make up designer based in the UK. Diandra and I have worked together on a number of occasions including on on our first feature film, Trendy.
We begin the episode by discussing whether we see our roles as a career, a calling or a job and what these terms mean to us and our career motivations.
We go on to talk about the feature film Trendy and our collaboration on that film. Diandra shares her experiences and views with regards to respect in the workplace. I ask her about her views on working for free and how to judge when may be right to do this and my favourite part is when Diandra shares her wisdom about how important it is to trust your gut.
We highlight the value of communication for creatives being approached for work and approaching others to collaborate, before talking about the difficulties freelancers face with job security and managing the unknown. Finally we go on to talk about adjusting expectations and being adaptable as we navigate our careers, 'going with the flow' to see where it takes us.
To be able to chat to someone with Diandra 's experience on film sets is always a pleasure and her knowledge and experience provides great takeaways for creatives.
We are never alone in the struggles that we face.
Vision & Graft aims to inspire action, give hope and normalise the discussion of mental health issues within creative sectors as well as more widely throughout society.
"If talking is the cure then creativity is the recovery." - RWP
Diandra Ferreira Instagram | @diandraferreira_
Diandra Ferreira website | https://www.diandraferreira.com/
Diandra Ferreira IMDB | https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5714267/
Do You Have a Job, Calling or Career - Forbes | Link
Alexia Kombou VO Instagram | @alexiakombou_voiceover
Alexia Kombou VO Website | www.alexiakombou.com
Ned Wolfgang Kelly Instagram | @nedwolfgangkelly
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Vision & Graft Podcast Twitter | @visiongraft
RWP Website | rwpreisner.com
RWP Insta | @rwpreisner
Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or read in the episode notes.
In Episode 003 of Vision & Graft I sit down to talk to Karen Sandoval Engler, a Mexican actress based in Texas who I have collaborated with on a number of occasions including as the cinematographer on her first short film #Disconnected.
We begin by talking about how we met and reflect on the reception that Vision & Graft has had. We discuss the concept of bravery when it comes to discussing mental wellbeing and the power of vulnerability in both creative work and our personal lives.
We go on to talk about how Karen started out on her creative journey as a child and the support she received from her mother. Finally we discuss our experiences of the editing process and the merits of choosing to be who you truly are vs who you think you should be.
I'm very grateful for Karen's open and honest approach to the discussion and listening to her experiences gives great insight, especially for any upcoming actors.
We are never alone in the struggles that we face.
Vision & Graft aims to inspire action, give hope and normalise the discussion of mental health issues within creative sectors as well as more widely throughout society.
"If talking is the cure then creativity is the recovery." - RWP
Karen Sandoval Engler Instagram | @karensandovale
Karen Sandoval Engler IMDB | https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1452557/
Alexia Kombou VO Instagram | @alexiakombou_voiceover
Alexia Kombou VO Website | www.alexiakombou.com
Ned Wolfgang Kelly Instagram | @nedwolfgangkelly
Vision & Graft Podcast | visiongraft.com
Vision & Graft Podcast Instagram | @visiongraft
Vision & Graft Podcast Twitter | @visiongraft
RWP Website | rwpreisner.com
RWP Insta | @rwpreisner
Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or read in the episode notes.
In Episode 002 of Vision & Graft I sit down to talk to Conor O'Callaghan, a London based director who I have collaborated with on many occasions, most recently on his short film maithiúnas.
We begin by talking about one of my inspirations for starting the podcast, the BBC documentary, Roman Kemp: Our Silent Emergency and the impact it had on us both. The documentary explores the mental health and suicide crisis affecting young men and seeks to find answers to the growing problem.
I recommend that you watch the documentary and have provided a link below.
We go on to discuss the shocking mental health and suicide statistics the documentary presents to us and then to the importance of talking about our emotions, in particular for men.
Conor very kindly opens up about his own experiences growing up and working as creative and this insight makes the episode well worth listening to. There are great takeaways I'm sure we can all benefit from.
We are never alone in the struggles that we face.
Vision & Graft aims to inspire action, give hope and normalise the discussion of mental health issues within creative sectors as well as more widely throughout society.
"If talking is the cure then creativity is the recovery." - RWP
Roman Kemp: Our Silent Emergency Documentary | Link
Conor O'Callaghan Instagram | @ococalla
maithiúnas Instagram | @maithiunasfilm
maithiúnas website | www.maithiunasfilm.com
Alexia Kombou VO Instagram - @alexiakombou_voiceover
Alexia Kombou VO Website - www.alexiakombou.com
Ned Wolfgang Kelly Instagram - @nedwolfgangkelly
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Vision & Graft Podcast Instagram | @visiongraft
Vision & Graft Podcast Twitter | @visiongraft
RWP Website | rwpreisner.com
RWP Insta | @rwpreisner
Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or read in the episode notes.
In this first episode I want to lay the groundwork by talking openly and honestly about my experiences.
I begin by introducing the Vision & Graft podcast and the reasons behind why I decided to make a podcast about creative career hurdles, mental health challenges and personal life mayhem.
I go on to discuss the biggest hurdle in my life so far - battling depression for the past two years whilst working as a freelance cinematographer & photographer. I talk openly and honestly about my personal experience of depression and the rollercoaster ride it has taken me on personally and professionally.
I finally move on to discuss a selection of tips and techniques I have picked up and developed along the way to help manage my depression and I highlight the importance of reaching out to others. That is both reaching out to your friends and family to check that they are okay and reaching out to those around you when you are in need of someone to talk to.
We are never alone in the struggles we face.
Vision & Graft aims to inspire action, give hope and normalise the discussion of mental health issues within creative sectors as well as more widely throughout society.
"If talking is the cure then creativity is the recovery." - RWP
Ned Wolfgang Kelly Instagram - @nedwolfgangkelly
Alexia Kombou VO Instagram - @alexiakombou_voiceover
Alexia Kombou VO Website - www.alexiakombou.com
Laura Heitzman Instagram - @laurafrancesheitzman
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Vision & Graft Podcast Instagram | @visiongraft
Vision & Graft Podcast Twitter | @visiongraft
RWP Website | rwpreisner.com
RWP Insta | @rwpreisner
Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or read in the episode notes.
Join Will, a freelance cinematographer & photographer as he shares the real stories behind extraordinary creative careers and discovers the effects these journeys can have on our mental wellbeing.
Each episode features a new guest taking a frank and honest look at their career and the hurdles they've faced along the way. It's a go to source for inspiration, ideas and insights into how to develop resilience and take on life's challenges.
So join us for the next episode of Vision & Graft - a career and mental wellbeing companion, available on Spotify, Google and Apple Podcasts!
Reach out to Will on instagram @visiongraft or on the website www.visiongraft.com