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EP #4: The Social Impact Filmmaker - Andrés Bronnimann - on creative life, life lessons and "The Universality of It All"

• Season 1 • Episode 34

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Learn with Avthar #4: Andrés Bronnimann

I was excited to invite Andrés Bronnimann onto the podcast to celebrate the release of his first feature-length documentary entitled, "The Universality of It All". The film focuses on the topics of human migration, climate change and social inequality.

I was also curious about what he learned from making the film, as well as his creative and entrepreneurial processes he picked up as an independent filmmaker with 30+ productions in 25+ countries.

About Andrés:
Andrés Bronnimann was raised in Costa Rica, by a Swiss father and Mexican mother. He's a graduate of United World College Costa Rica and was a Davis Scholar at Ringling College of Art and Design, in Florida, USA, where he earned a degree in film and business.

Andrés' filmmaking portfolio is as diverse as his personal background, having worked for both social causes and large brands looking for an edgier media profile. His clients have ranged from Red Bull and Land Rover, to Projects for Peace. While pursuing freelance projects for other organizations, he also helped start an independent ad-agency, 'BE Latinoamérica', where he was CEO.

Throughout his film career, he has traveled to more than 30 countries, creating music videos, web series and commercials for numerous brands, artists and organizations. Andrés has worn many hats in the film production pipeline, having been a producer, writer, manager and creative. "The Universality of it All" is his debut film, nearly two years in the making, where he was the only crew member.

In the podcast we cover:

  • Andrés' Hero's Journey about how he became a filmmaker
  • The tragic backstory and inspiration behind "The Universality of It All"
  • How your life is a film, with you as both director and main character
  • The importance of patience and perseverance as an independent filmmaker
  • The financial and emotional hardships that came with filming, producing, and promoting an independent film
  • The business of creative endeavors: How to find your audience and serve unmet needs
  • Avoiding the rabbit hole of research
  • Connecting macro and micro world issues
  • Respecting the ugly side of life
  • The intangible value of authenticity and gratitude
  • How can we measure the social impact of media?

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