Episode 11 - Nick Reed from Fanaticals.

In this episode of the Double Loop Film Podcast, Chris sits down with cinematographer, visual journalist, Co-Founder and Head of Production of Fanaticals, Nick Reed. We talk about his journey from visual journalist to successful producer in the competive world of podcasting. This episode is a practical and honest look at creative growth, adapting skills across multiple disciplines, and building a modern production business. We talk about his work with Dave Latele on the Unfiltered with Dave Latele podcast cast that was won multiple awards and is New Zealands fastest growing podcast. If you're a creator, marketer, or business owner thinking about podcasting—this is essential listening.

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Introduction & Background

01:15 – Getting in to the podcast universe

03:46 – Creating the podcast "Unfiltered with Dave Latele"

08:20 – Fanaticals, the beginnings and growth

11:42 – The photography bug!

13:00 – Why Production Quality Matters

13:41 – The Wintec experience

14:56 – A pivotal point into photojouranlism at the Waikato Times

23:10 – Getting to The NZ Hearld (NZME)

27:40 – The mindset of a visual journalist

32:35 – Transitioning to a cinematographer

36:17 – The swan song project with Ryan Lucas white water kayaker

37:08 – Stepping in to business.

43:43 – The rewards of it all.

44:39 – Final Thoughts & Takeaways

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