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June 11, 2025 57 mins

Tim Kulig and Tom Seymour dive into their creative journeys, with a focus on music production, navigating the film festival scene, and how AI is shaking things up for both of them. They share their thoughts on why churning out a lot of creative work matters, the hurdles independent creators face, and how community support makes all the difference. The conversation also touches on the rediscovery of past projects and what’s next on the horizon—Tim’s horror album and Tom's documentary "Video Dreams" are definitely on the discussion!

 

Takeaways:

Tim is excited about his upcoming horror album with 25 tracks. Tom discusses the importance of taking breaks in the creative process. Both agree that rediscovering past work can be a pleasant surprise. Tom shares updates on his documentary, 'Video Dreams', in film festivals. They discuss the benefits of entering multiple film festivals for exposure. Tim emphasizes the importance of producing a large volume of work. They explore the impact of AI on music and content creation. Tim expresses concerns about historical fiction and its impact on real history. They discuss the challenges of being an independent creator in today's market. Tom shares his thoughts on the importance of community and support among creators.

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Creative Updates 02:33 Film Festival Circuit and Distribution Strategies 05:10 Marketing and Promotion for Independent Films 07:45 The Importance of Film Festivals 10:14 Navigating the Academy Award Qualifying Festivals 12:43 The Impact of AI on Creativity and Content Creation 15:17 Building a Brand in the Digital Age 17:51 The Balance Between Quantity and Quality in Art 19:51 The Role of Historical Fiction and AI in Media 22:23 Concluding Thoughts on Creativity and Authenticity 29:16 Maximizing Creative Potential 30:33 Navigating Creative Exhaustion 31:32 Exploring New Narrative Ideas 33:02 The Creative Process and Realism 34:34 Balancing Passion and Practicality 36:01 The Importance of Backup Plans 37:44 Focusing on Value and Growth 39:06 The Music Industry Landscape 40:56 Navigating Personal Growth and Change 42:42 Authenticity in Creativity 47:25 Future Musical Endeavors

 

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