In this episode of our Value Talks series, we explore how to channel your passion and creative practice into a full-time career.

Host Tim Ogu is joined by 3 contemporary filmmakers – Samona Olanipekun, Natalja Safranova and Tash Tung – to discuss how they’ve shaped their own creative journeys, built strong portfolios, and engaged with the successes and challenges that come from carving out your own space within the film and content industries.

Topics:

• Career journeys 
• Finding your voice and style 
• Is this project right for me? 
• Building your portfolio 
• Platforms 
• Challenges 
• Finding your people 
• Building connections 
• What projects are you most proud of? 
• Biggest achievements 
• Advice for your university self

About the speakers:

Samona Olanipekun is a writer and director who has worked across areas ranging from commercial content for global brands to award-winning shorts. Samona’s work is characterised by natural lighting, collective narratives and candid moments that offer beauty and honesty. Website: https://www.samona.co.uk/

Director of Photography (DOP) Natalja Safranova has collaborated with major clients such as Channel 4, Adidas, WeTransfer and Somerset House. As a practitioner, Natalja focuses on adventure, travel and crafting worlds full of colour. Website: https://www.nsafronova.com/

Tash Tung is an artist and director who has worked on short films, commercials for brands such as Virgin, and music videos for artists including Jorja Smith and Bree Runway. Her work aims to disrupt the lines between art and pop culture by creating stylish and cinematic emotional worlds. Tash studied at Chelsea College of Arts and London College of Communication. Website: https://www.tashtung.com/

Tim Ogu is a multidisciplinary visual artist and creative director who uses text, film and photography to explore themes around narrative and identity. Tim is a Media and Cultural Studies graduate of London College of Communication.

Watch:

Watch the conversation as it happened: https://youtu.be/Sv6-GeorSzo

Production credits:

Shot and edited by Grey Moth: https://grey-moth.com/

Podcast produced by Connor Gani

Disclaimer:

While LCC encourages open communication, please note that the views expressed in this podcast are the views of the individuals featured.

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