Published On Nov 28, 2022
Charles Latham is a multi-disciplinary artist, designer, and filmmaker whose been in the Hollywood scene for over 15 years working with some heavy hitters like Disney and Hasbro. He runs Issue Visuals, which aims to create a space for telling stories and experiences that explore identity, neurodiversity, and the processes that go into being a creator in the ever-changing world of art and design.
We sat down with Charles to chat about AI, the problems with the industry right now, and what the future of filmmaking may look like.
This was a great conversation you don't want to miss!
Instagram: @issuevisuals
06:35 - the importance of being a well-rounded artist
09:37 - your plans in Hollywood
15:07 - expectations on the industry before entering
17:20 - future of creators
19:45 - gatekeeping in LA
24:43 - future of the industry with AI
30:34 - Issue Visuals
32:19 - bifurcating your identity as an artist
36:05 - the importance of honesty in the industry
40:54 - hierarchies on set
42:34 - reassessing who we look up to
44:34 - the problem with celebrity
48:36 - what will celebrities look like in the future?
57:51 - celebrity as a recent phenomenon
01:01:48 - future of the internet
01:04:21 - making art so others can view it
01:08:43 - lack of community in the film industry
01:09:30 - advice for new creators
01:11:27 - advice for new live-action filmmakers
01:16:11 - meeting famous actors
01:17:37 - closing
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