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In the creative industry your portfolio is your passport. It’s all it takes to unlock the opportunities you might not have right now. That’s why I want to send you my Epic Bucket List for Creatives. It’s full of wild destinations you can get to, if you just make the work.
34: Nonotak -- Musicians & Visual Artists, On Light, Installation Art & International Touring
Visual artist Noemi Schipfer and musician Takami Nakamoto aren’t your typical artists. NONOTAK combines electronic music, installation art and optical illusion to create magical performances all over the globe.
30: Donnie Bauer -- Creative Director, On Hanging Loose, Leadership, and Making Pretty Pictures
One of the beloved Creative Directors of The Mill, Donnie's enthusiasm for art & design has earned him industry accolades with the likes of AICP and Promax BDA. As dangerous in a pitch room as he is on the box, Donnie is a force multiplier on any project and a master collaborator. Also, he's a nasty DJ.
27: Ben Lukas Boysen -- Composer, On Scoring Movies, Releasing Albums & Finding Collaborators
Ben is a talented composer who has done scores for brands such as Lexus, Nike, Google & Swarovski. He's a frequent collaborator with talent like Ash Thorp & GMUNK. He's done movies, TV shows and video-games and released self-titled albums under his own name. For anyone interested in what goes into scoring music, you got to check this out.
26: Niels Prayer -- Director & Designer, On Patrick Clair, Friday Night Jazz and Developing Movies
Niels Prayer was a former Technical Director at studios like Framestore & Illumination, but his taste lead him towards design and illustration. Incredibly talented, wise and humble, Niels shared his expertise on how to be extraordinary and happy at the same time.
25: Gustaf Fjelstrom -- Motion Designer, Opening for Dream Theater, Rebooting Careers & Title Design
Gustaf spent fifteen years in a band and twenty years as a Creative Director. He worked with acts like Dream Theater and people like Steve Jobs. Then he started his career all over to fulfill his dream of becoming a motion designer. It’s an episode with quite the story arc!
16: Peter Clark -- Designer & Director, On Practical Setups, Happy Accidents & Meeting Tony Hawk
Peter Clark has long one of my favorite designers in the biz and getting to speak with him made me an even bigger fan. Peter stands out from the crowd as a big advocate for shooting things practically. Hearing about his process and the amazing experiences he’s had working this way made me a convert.
04: Abe Duque - DJ, Producer, Audio Engineer, On World Touring & Beating The Recording Industry
His service to the cause of quality underground techno now spans three decades. High profile projects with the likes of Pet Shop Boys and the Chemical Brothers pricked the consciousness of the mainstream to his talents.