It’s smart to figure out the box you want to be in, since the industry is going to put you in a box anyway. Then you need to learn to appreciate your time in that box. 

In this episode, we talk about…

James Gunn, director of Guardians of the Galaxy, running the superhero division of DC

Showing up for others and celebrating their successes with them

The SONY A7R V and its unique AI feature

How Artificial Intelligence is getting nuts

The number one thing that makes a spec fail

Why making a simple spec is hard




Memorable Quotes
“One person’s success is not your failure.” [13:19]

“Your goal with a spec, is that it should feel like a real commercial. It should trick people in an agency into thinking it’s a real spot.” [28:58]

“Product work is a very specific universe.” [33:43]

“Arrested development is phenomenal, but there's a gift in being able to do Seinfeld.” [39:48]



Mentioned in the episode:
Sony A7R V

James Gunn - CEO of DC Studios


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