Summary This week, Tim Kulig and Tom Seymour discuss the creative process behind music production and independent filmmaking. They share insights on the challenges and successes of navigating the film festival circuit, the impact of AI on the industry, and the importance of building a brand. The duo also explores the cultural significance of commercials and the evolving landscape of gaming, emphasizing the need for creativity and collaboration in their respective fields.   Keywords music production, independent film, film festivals, AI in filmmaking, cultural reflections, brand building, gaming industry Takeaways Tim Kulig has published 113 tracks since September 15th.The importance of taking breaks to maintain creativity.Music for various media is essential for independent filmmakers.The festival circuit can be unpredictable but rewarding.Building a brand requires consistent effort and strategy.AI is changing the landscape of filmmaking and gaming.Commercials reflect cultural values and societal changes.Independent films often thrive on lower budgets and creativity.Networking and collaboration are key in the film industry.The gaming industry is evolving with procedural generation and AI.   Sound bites "It's about capturing the mood.""Commercials reflect cultural values.""We need to build a brand together." Chapters 00:00 Creative Sprint: The Journey to 1000 Songs05:53 Festival Highlights: Celebrating Independent Filmmaking14:51 Navigating Film Festivals: Challenges and Strategies19:13 Festival Ambitions and Opportunities21:18 Exploring Underground Film Festivals24:09 The Value of Non-Commercial Cinema26:51 Building a Fanbase and Networking28:03 Documentary Development: Cultural Reflections in Commercials32:31 Bizarre Coincidences in Advertising35:52 Creative Flow and Overcoming Blocks43:15 Brand Building and Industry Connections44:40 Building a Brand with Team Support47:05 Navigating Social Media and Content Creation49:37 The Importance of Micro Content51:27 Finding Your Audience and Building a Community55:10 The Impact of AI on Content Creation58:14 The Future of Gaming and Procedural Generation01:04:11 The Evolution of Film and Gaming Budgets01:06:48 Podcast Outro landscape.mp4   Follow me for more royalty free music: https://timkulig.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063945225723 https://www.patreon.com/timkulig https://www.instagram.com/timkuligfreemusic/ Tim Kulig \ timkulig.com