371 - Angus Benfield - Actor, Director, and Producer | The Story Behind “The Keeper,” Independent Filmmaking on a Budget, Tips for Avoiding Burnout, AI Tools, and Following Your Passion into a Career

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In this episode, Chris and Nick talk with Angus Benfield about his career as an Actor, Producer, Writer and Director and his upcoming film "The Keeper" which tackles the important issue of veteran suicide. They discuss Angus' process for bringing real stories to the screen, finding financing for independent films, and keeping creative energy as a filmmaker. Chris and Nick also have a thoughtful conversation with Angus about the role of artificial intelligence in the film industry and whether it could replace human storytelling.

We also talk about:

Angus' experience living in New Zealand for 9 years and dealing with earthquakes
Sharing stories about transforming physiques and perceptions from high school
Comparing strategies for raising film funds like crowdfunding vs finding investors
Debating the importance of spelling and handwriting in the digital age
Pitching ideas like a standalone movie theater candy store

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