Gerard Clarke is going to be your next favorite filmmaker. 

As a director and creator based in Atlanta, Gerard has been involved in a countless variety of projects both creative, commercial and a blend of both.  

He joins the ‘cast to discuss his experience in pitching (and selling) creative work, building out a visual story and the process that went into his latest short film, 500 Seconds to Tell You.

Filmmakers have a lot in common with the creative visionaries of B2B marketing. There’s typically a storyboard, a shot list and a kickass creative crew assembled to execute a vision—not unlike a big product launch, rebrand or narrative deck. 

From Blockbuster memories to strategic storytelling advice, Gerard offers a unique perspective into the Presentation Thinking world.

This is an episode for: visual storytellers of all kinds, anyone that has to sell creative work and film geeks.

What’s in the Spice Cabinet?

Follow more of Gerard!

• His website
• LinkedIn

Some of Gerard’s favorite films & media?

• Vanilla Sky (2001)

• He’s also a big Stranger Things fan for those watching the final season!

• A fave director - Darren Aronofsky

Book recommendations?

• Steal Like an Artist - Austin Kleon

• Pi Screenplay and The Gorilla Diaries - Darren Aronofsky

• Rebel Without A Crew - Robert Rodriguez 

What is Gerard listening to? 

• Team Deakins podcast - brings in folks in the film biz! 

Favorite talk?

• Sir Ken Robinson’s TED Talk, Do schools kill creativity? 

Walkout song? 

• Summer Sun by Common Saints

Parting shot? 

• “To quote the Shawshank Redemption, ‘get busy living or get busy dying.’”