Nathan Presley | My Story | Yonder Studio Crossover

Crossover Episode with Nathan Yoder's YONDER STUDIO.https://yondrstudio.com/podcast  Nathan Presley shares his journey as a filmmaker, discussing his early influences, struggles in Los Angeles, and the importance of community and faith in his creative process. He reflects on the challenges of balancing commercial work with personal projects and emphasizes the significance of persistence and surrender in the pursuit of artistic fulfillment. The conversation also delves into his latest short film, 'Flesh and Blood,' which explores themes of trauma and spirituality, showcasing his growth as a storyteller.

 Nathan Presley discusses the evolving relationship between art and faith, particularly in the context of social media's influence on artistic expression. He emphasizes the importance of creating art as an act of worship, navigating the tension between faith and cultural relevance, and the distinction between genuine art and propaganda.

The discussion also touches on the necessity of honesty in artistic endeavors, the value of living quietly, and the challenge of conveying truth in art.

Ultimately, Nathan encourages artists to create from a place of authenticity and to embrace their calling in the artistic space.

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Nathan discusses the challenges of pursuing a filmmaking career in Los Angeles. He emphasizes the importance of community and faith in his journey. Nathan shares insights on balancing art and faith in creative work. He talks about his short film "Flesh and Blood" and its themes.

The conversation explores the role of truth in storytelling. Nathan discusses the balance between relevance and authenticity in art. He shares his thoughts on the impact of social media on creativity. Nathan encourages artists to pursue their calling with boldness. Nathan Presley, Uncommon Creators, filmmaking, Oklahoma, Los Angeles, community, faith, authenticity, Flesh and Blood, art and faith, storytelling, relevance, authenticity

Chapters

• (00:00:00) - The Uncommon Creators Event
• (00:00:45) - Nathan Yoder
• (00:01:40) - Art and Faith Podcast
• (00:03:10) - How I Stumbled Into Filmmaking
• (00:09:06) - Jumping Forward: What Went Wrong For My Life
• (00:14:55) - On Lay Down My Life
• (00:18:20) - How to Start a Filmmaking Studio in Oklahoma
• (00:21:43) - Speaking at a photography class
• (00:22:07) - In the Elevator With Steven Spielberg
• (00:25:22) - Having to learn the craft of filmmaking
• (00:30:17) - How to Get the Best Out of Your Crew
• (00:32:49) - Filmmaking vs Commercial Work
• (00:35:07) - Filmmaking and Commercial
• (00:36:37) - Flesh and Blood: A Short Film Review
• (00:43:21) - Andy Warhol on Art and Faith
• (00:46:37) - Art and the Christian Imagination
• (00:51:13) - Philadelphians: Art and Propaganda
• (00:58:10) - The Real Realists
• (01:02:21) - Pushing the Dark Side of Art
• (01:04:13) - "Deconstruction" in Film
• (01:08:32) - Jon Jon on 'The Empty Nest'
• (01:12:15) - The Need to Be Remarkably Remarkable
• (01:21:19) - Non-Believer Artists on Writing
• (01:23:54) - Art and Faith: Will You Keep It Up?
• (01:25:28) - How to Find Nathan Presley
• (01:26:10) - Nathan on Talking To People