Digital Creators explores the inner workings of creatives, delving into their personal journeys, philosophies, psychology, business strategy and unwavering passion for their craft. Our mission is to ignite creative culture, inspire collaboration, and foster community. Every creative is different, but our journey remains the same. Tune in every Tuesday live from 9:45 PM, or listen to the podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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September 20, 2024Episode 991 hr 28 min
Philip Gostelow | #99 | Photographer, Working in Japan (90s), China (2ks) Quentin Tarantino & More
Philip is a portrait and documentary photographer and filmmaker. Throughout his career, he has been based in Tokyo in the 90s, Shanghai (2000s), Sydney, and Perth. His portraiture and feature work have been published by clients such as TIME, Figaro, The Wall Street Journal, The Independent on Sunday Review, and VOGUE China. His "Black Christmas Bushfires" (2001) series is part of the permanent collections at the National Gallery of Australia and the Museum of Australian Photography. He has directed several short films, including *Max Pam: The Freddie Incident*, which was shortlisted for the WA Screen Culture Awards in 2023, *Down The Wrong Path*, and *Lunch*. Philip graduated with a degree in Architecture from Curtin University in 1984.
August 11, 2024Episode 982 hr 22 min
The Life And Times of FA Concept | #98 | Aymeric Futol, Christian Fert | Vintage Fashion
FA Concept, short for Futol Aymeric, is a unique venture founded by Aymeric himself. While many in Perth believe it began there, FA Concept actually originated in 2009 under the name Atelier Spinel, focusing on jewelry making and Aymeric's own jewelry line. Over the years, it transformed to encompass styling, makeup, model training, and other elements that define FA Concept today.
Aymeric Futol, a French-born artist, has led a life filled with creativity and passion. Growing up in Paris, lived in Geneva for 7 years , and eventually settling in Perth, he was surrounded by a family that nurtured his artistic inclinations. From a young age, Aymeric showed a keen interest in the arts, creating his first garment as a pre-teen. At the age of 15, Aymeric embarked on a journey to study jewelry making at the esteemed BJO private school. Under the guidance of the industry's best jewellers, he honed his skills and delved into the intricacies of the craft. With over 20 years of experience in the luxury and fashion industry, he continues to push boundaries and explore new avenues. In addition to his artistic pursuits, Aymeric's thirst for knowledge and dedication to mastering each endeavour he embarks on is a testament to his unwavering passion. As he forges ahead, there is no doubt that his journey has only just begun.
Christian, a Geneva native with an Italian mother, had a diverse upbringing. He attended both Swiss and French schools, experiencing both public and private education. During his summers, he attended a boarding school in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bayern, where he focused on learning German. Later, he pursued higher education in the United States, studying English courses at a college in Berkeley, CA.After completing his education, Christian served in the Swiss military as an arm of carabineers. He then pursued further studies, earning a degree in law and a bachelor's degree in business administration with a focus on marketing and finance. To enhance his language skills, he attended a language school in Munich, Germany, where he also worked part-time at a logistics company.Christian's career took him to various places. He first moved to Chicago, where he worked in the tourism industry, focusing on sales and IT. Eventually, he returned to Geneva to work in the family business within the tourism sector. During this time, he also started a placement agency with a former partner.As his career progressed, Christian transitioned to the field of human resources. He gained valuable experience in a newly launched small business before securing a job as a payroll officer at a private bank in Germany. After seven years in this role, Christian met Aymeric, who had started his own company. Christian joined a small accounting and payroll firm as the manager of two teams in different states.Together, Christian and Aymeric embarked on several trips to Australia, particularly Perth, to explore new opportunities. They eventually settled in Perth, but faced numerous challenges in their business endeavors. Starting with a boutique in an old Salvation Army headquarters, they developed a European concept store. Christian's skills in accounting, payroll, and logistics proved invaluable, while Aymeric's guidance helped Christian transition into the fashion industry, expanding their business into vintage and styling.Christian's involvement in the fashion industry led him to frequent travels between Australia and Europe. He attended Australian Fashion Week multiple times in Sydney, including in 2017, 2019, 2022, and 2024.Their business continued to evolve, progressing from a concept store to a couture outlet, and eventually becoming a vintage boutique. Christian and Aymeric had carefully planned each step in defining their business as it stands today. With new ventures on the horizon, Christian eagerly anticipates the exciting developments that lie ahead in the coming months and years.
July 30, 2024Episode 971 hr 17 min
Life As A Photo Assistant In London | #97 | Lewis French | Fashion & Lifestyle Photography
Lewis is a 24 year old photographer from Perth, Western Australia. He found his love for photography at a young age during a family holiday around both the North and South islands of New Zealand, where he continued to photograph landscapes and surf upon his return to the northern suburbs of Perth. This quickly led to shooting fashion, food and events for local businesses in Perth. He was fortunate enough to have shot his first wedding at the age of 19, which was the beginning of many in the years to follow as he began a new branch of his business in the wedding industry, shooting over 25 weddings in 2023. Covid pushed him to move to the Margaret River region to escape the chaos where he picked up a handful of clients such as Creatures of Leisure, Credaro Winery, Shelter Brewing co and Meelup Farmhouse. He wanted to chase bigger things and see what was possible so he took an internship position under Ian and Erick Regnard at Friday’s Studio in Perth to hone his craft and learn lighting inside and out. After 12 months with the brothers at Friday’s he went back to his country of birth and spent 4 months in London working as a lighting technician on fashion and advertising jobs for photographers such as Oliver Hadlee Pearch, Maya Skelton, Tom Craig and Emma Tempest. He now calls London home and continues to assist other high profile photographers in Europe and hopes to use this experience as a platform to project his career and be agency represented as a fashion and lifestyle photographer.
Instagram: @lewisfrenchphoto
July 15, 2024Episode 961 hr 22 min
How To Publish Your Own Arts Book with Jourdan Sungkar : Creative Publisher | Publishing, Branding, Street Culture, Hip-Hop, DJ
Jourdan Sungkar, a versatile creative professional, boasts a 12+ year career journey across Perth, Melbourne, and Sydney. Grounded in Perth's inner city culture of skateboarding and aerosol art, he holds a Communication Design degree specializing in Branding and Advertising from Curtin University and Swinburne University, graduating in 2015. Accepted into Melbourne's prestigious AWARD School in 2016, he delved into roles at major independent advertising agencies, contributing to brands like Coles, Optus, and Holden. A published author, Jourdan's works include 'Infinitism Magazine' and 'Get the Met: Melbourne Train System Design', with close to 1000 copies sold. As the founder of Four Letter Press, his independent publishing venture, his books grace respected retailers nationwide and are archived at the State Library of Victoria.
May 26, 2024Episode 951 hr 25 min
#95 How To Be An International Creative Director with Ken Leung: | UNIQLO, 3.1 Phillip Lim, DKNY, Monocle, Paradiso and More...
As the sun sets on the horizon, let us take flight for an immersive experience around the globe with Ken Leung. From the bustling streets of New York and London to the serene mountains of Bhutan, this journey promises to provide you with new insights into your creativity and how you see the world around you, even if you might be from a city that feels isolated, perhaps you’re in paradise after all.
Ken Leung, is a Malaysian-born Australian-raised creative director with over two decades of global experience in brand identity.. His expertise spans photo shoots, brand strategy, corporate branding, and digital marketing. Ken has led creative teams for Monocle, 3.1 Phillip Lim, and DKNY, and collaborated with global brands like Belvedere Vodka, Calvin Klein, and Under Armour. As Uniqlo's Global Creative Director, he helmed high-profile collaborations with Jil Sander, JW Anderson, and Roger Federer.
Instagram: @ken____leung
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February 11, 2024Episode 942 hr 22 min
Fmr. Creative Director @ Apple & Google | Gene Brutty | #94
Introducing Gene Brutty! Formerly a creative director at both Apple and Google, Gene now serves as the co-founder and Executive Creative Director of Imagine IF LABS. Specialising in branding, storytelling, advertising, and marketing, Gene brings extensive experience from his time at Google, where he held a regional Creative Director role in the Asia-Pacific Region. He's worked with renowned brands such as Toyota, Nike, and Coca-Cola. At Apple, based in Los Angeles, Gene contributed to the successful launch of digital and social campaigns for the iPhone 12 & 12 Pro in 2020. Now at Imagine Labs, Gene applies strategic creative thinking to solve real business problems. This episode delves into Gene's personal journey, his discovery of design thinking, his impactful roles at Apple and Google, and his return to Perth (Boorloo).
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@genebrut
@digitalcreators_au
@harry.digital
January 24, 2024Episode 921 hr 8 min
#93 How To Make It As A Music Artist In 2024 | Interview w/ Rachel Goad Fndr. Musible Dir. 6KMC
If you’re a Perth artist aiming for the mainstream, this episode is for you. Meet Rachel Goad, founder of Musible, her own music distribution company, and the force behind 6kMC, a music management company, both started in Perth and now active in Sydney.
Rachel entered the local music scene through djing. Eventually, she became the go-to DJ for live hip-hop gigs. Through her ventures, she collaborated with talents like Wesley Black, Kayps, Hoodzy, Your Boy Mars, and Harry Hilfiger.
Formerly entrenched in Perth’s music scene and a radio host at RTRfm, Rachel’s now making waves in Sydney.
In this episode, Rachel shares insights on breaking into the 2024 music scene, collaborating with Sony and Warner Music, her move to Sydney, and thoughts on the future of music and distribution.
We’ll also touch on AI in music, with Rachel mentioning her use of tools like ChatGPT. Join us for a chat with Rachel Goad, exploring what it takes to make the cutting edge of the Aus or international music evolution.
January 6, 2024Episode 911 hr 18 min
Anfisa Panel Talk: 'THE INTERSECTION OF ART, CRAFT AND DESIGN' #91
‘Interconnected’
OPENING NIGHT & CONVERSATION EVENT REGISTRATION
OPENING NIGHT EVENT
Friday 20 October, 6.00pm – 9.00pm.
Speakers:
Gab Scott
Grace Lam
Jude Van Der Merwe
CONVERSATION: THE INTERSECTION OF ART, CRAFT AND DESIGN.
Saturday 21st October, 11am – 12.30pm.
LOCATION
PS Art Space
Upstairs Gallery
22 Pakenham St, Fremantle WA 6160
Filmed & Produced by:
HC Digital
January 6, 2024Episode 9017 min
Interview w/ Julia Armstrong - Human Behind Anfisa #90
Although she is normally very much behind the scenes I would like to introduce you to - Julia Armstrong the human behind Anfisa. Anfisa is a platform that represents Australian contemporary artists.
In this episode we’re going to learn more about Julia’s story, why she started Anfisa, where her passion for ceramics and floral design comes from, and the current exhibition “Interconnected” which explores ceramics through the works of 17 artists across Australia.
Each carefully selected artist has been commissioned to present a relationship between two distinct bodies of work within the same medium - a functional sculpture and a complementary wall piece that connect and converse with each other.
Participating artists have been given full freedom of conveyed message, form, colour and technique. The showcased works are bound only by the requirement that they effortlessly integrate into everyday life, while authentically embodying each artist's unique voice.
Exhibition open throughout the week from 10am till 4pm, Tuesday 17th till Sunday 22nd October 2023.
January 6, 2024Episode 891 hr 43 min
How To Make It Internationally as a Photographer | Interview with Jason Capobianco #89
Jason Capobianco is a Perth-born international fashion and celebrity photographer
most noted for his crafted cinematic style of storytelling.
His high-fashion focus has led him to create work for some of the world’s biggest
brands and publishers including Vogue, GQ, Harper’s Bazaar, Net-a-Porter, Dom
Perignon, Clinique, Sotheby’s, Lane Crawford and Levi’s - photographing the world’s
leading talent - Cate Blanchett, Sophia Loren, Gemma Chan, Judy Davis, Justin Bieber
as well as Asia’s superstars Chow Yun Fat, Aaron Kwok, Tang Wei, Fan Bing Bing and
Angela Baby.
In parallel to this, Jason has worked with some of Australia’s leading visual artists,
directing, and producing a series of documentaries for the Australian Wildlife
Conservancy as part of their artist collaboration series, on reducing wildlife extinction
in Australia.
Having previously lived in Sydney, Paris, Hong Kong and working in China and the
APAC region as part of its ongoing creative boom. His latest campaign collaboration
found him on a four-day road trip with WA Tourism and Formula One’s WA home hero
– Daniel Ricciardo.
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