Writer / Director ADAM REID is known for his inventive work that blends offbeat charm and sharp comedy with a human touch. His creativity and vision has allowed him to collaborate with a diverse range of talent, brands and IP he adores. Adam has also created a production agency, two celebrated children’s books, a graphic novel about time traveling presidents, a sleeper indie feature, and an Annie Award-winning stop-motion series called The Tiny Chef Show for Nickelodeon. To see more of Adam's work, please visit both his personal site as well as his Substack: https://www.adamreid.tv/ https://adamreid.substack.com/ 🔸 Download our FREE 10-page VISUAL STORYTELLING GUIDE (for storyboard and comic artists as well as filmmakers): https://beyondtheprocess.substack.com/p/free-visual-storytelling-guide HASHTAGS: #directing #findyourtribe #writer #commercials #director #tinychef GET IN TOUCH _______________ SUBSTACK: https://beyondtheprocess.substack.com/ INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheprocess/ BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/beyondtheprocess.bsky.social X: https://twitter.com/BEYONDPROCESS FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/beyond.the.process.podcast/ CHAPTERS: 00:02 Intro 02:06 Friendships are about mutual interests 04:05 Importance of creating opportunities in the creative industry 05:53 Facing rejection and finding success in the entertainment industry. 07:43 Overcoming rejection and finding success in the entertainment industry 09:40 Navigating rejection and learning from creative setbacks. 11:45 Creativity as a means of personal fortitude 13:44 Approaching work with a healthy mindset is key to a long, creative life. Opening Theme: "Showdown At The Dresden" by Dresden The Flamingo ©2024 2 BOARD ARTISTS LLC. All rights reserved.