The Creative Gap

• #75 – Patrick Tomasso – Finding Yourself as a Creator

  In this episode, Carlo sits down with filmmaker and YouTuber Patrick Tomasso for a deep, honest conversation about navigating creativity, identity, and longevity in the digital world. Patrick opens up about evolving beyond gear reviews, embracing video essays, and why passion—not algorithms—must guide your work. Together, they explore the fear of changing niches, the pressure to post constantly, maintaining integrity with brands, and the importance of building a genuine connection with an audience who resonates with who you really are. Grounded in vulnerability, humor, and real creative experience, this episode is a reminder that the most meaningful work comes from following your curiosity, trusting your voice, and continuously redefining yourself as you grow.JOIN CIVA COLLECTIVE ► https://www.civacollective.com/USE THE CODE: TCG20 TO RECEIVE 20% OFF "THE FOUNDATION" MEMBERSHIPPATRICK TOMASSO:  ⁠Instagram | ⁠WebsiteCarlo: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠The Creative Gap:⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ |⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠⁠____________________________________________________⚙️ GEAR USED TO MAKE THIS PODCAST:Rodecaster Pro II: ⁠https://amzn.to/3RluSeV⁠Rode Podmic: ⁠https://amzn.to/3RpaR77⁠Mic Stand: ⁠https://amzn.to/4caJUfi⁠Camera 1: ⁠https://amzn.to/45h5E7b⁠Camera 2: ⁠https://amzn.to/45g8iKx⁠Light: ⁠https://amzn.to/3KK6XSt⁠

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• #74 - Nicholas Bluff - The Creator of BLUFF BOUNCE & how curiosity shaped his career and business.

  In this episode of The Creative Gap, cinematographer and entrepreneur Nicholas Bluff shares how his creative journey evolved from filming parkour videos in Copenhagen to founding Bluff Bounce, a lighting innovation now used by filmmakers worldwide. He reflects on lessons learned from working in the lighting and camera departments, the cultural contrasts between filmmaking in Denmark and Brazil, and how observation and curiosity led him to develop a product that replicates the beauty of natural light. Nicholas discusses balancing art and entrepreneurship, building structure to fuel creativity, and the importance of presence, awareness, and authenticity in a world driven by speed and imitation.JOIN CIVA COLLECTIVE ► ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.civacollective.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us!Nicholas Bluff:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluff Bounce: Instagram | WebsiteCarlo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Creative Gap:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠____________________________________________________⚙️ GEAR USED TO MAKE THIS PODCAST:Rodecaster Pro II:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://amzn.to/3RluSeV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rode Podmic:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://amzn.to/3RpaR77⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mic Stand:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://amzn.to/4caJUfi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Camera 1:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://amzn.to/45h5E7b⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Camera 2:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://amzn.to/45g8iKx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Light:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://amzn.to/3KK6XSt⁠

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• #73 - Joshua Martin (Cine Dailies) - Staying Authentic While Building on YouTube

  In this episode, Joshua Martin shares his journey from videography to cinematography, balancing family life with a freelance career, and navigating the challenges of YouTube and creative authenticity. He opens up about financial struggles, building multiple income streams, and the importance of budgeting in an unpredictable industry. Joshua emphasizes reducing overhead, finding peace, and redefining success—not by numbers or possessions, but by sustainability, impact, and community.JOIN CIVA COLLECTIVE ► ⁠⁠⁠https://www.civacollective.com⁠⁠⁠Follow Us!Joshua Martin:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠Carlo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Creative Gap:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠____________________________________________________⚙️ GEAR USED TO MAKE THIS PODCAST:Rodecaster Pro II:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://amzn.to/3RluSeV⁠⁠⁠⁠Rode Podmic:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://amzn.to/3RpaR77⁠⁠⁠⁠Mic Stand:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://amzn.to/4caJUfi⁠⁠⁠⁠Camera 1:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://amzn.to/45h5E7b⁠⁠⁠⁠Camera 2:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://amzn.to/45g8iKx⁠⁠⁠⁠Light:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://amzn.to/3KK6XSt⁠

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• #72 - Jakob Owens - Building Freedom as a Filmmaker

  In this episode of The Creative Gap Podcast filmmaker and entrepreneur Jakob Owens, explores the balance between creative ownership, freelance life, and building sustainable businesses. Jakob talks about the importance of creating freedom in his career so he can prioritize family and personal life, while also navigating the challenges of criticism and self-doubt when putting himself out publicly through YouTube, podcasts, and business ventures. The discussion covers financial literacy for creatives—how to think about investments, debt, and cutting unnecessary expenses—as well as the value of trustworthy business partners and building projects that align with personal passion. Jakob also shares how fitness, discipline, and pushing through hard challenges shape his mindset as both a filmmaker and entrepreneur. The episode closes with reflections on evolving beliefs, communication in relationships, and Jakob’s excitement about upcoming projects with Prism Lens FX.JOIN CIVA COLLECTIVE ► ⁠⁠https://www.civacollective.com⁠⁠Follow Us!Jakob Owens:  ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Carlo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠The Creative Gap:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠____________________________________________________⚙️ GEAR USED TO MAKE THIS PODCAST:Rodecaster Pro II:⁠⁠ ⁠https://amzn.to/3RluSeV⁠⁠⁠Rode Podmic:⁠⁠ ⁠https://amzn.to/3RpaR77⁠⁠⁠Mic Stand:⁠⁠ ⁠https://amzn.to/4caJUfi⁠⁠⁠Camera 1:⁠⁠ ⁠https://amzn.to/45h5E7b⁠⁠⁠Camera 2:⁠⁠ ⁠https://amzn.to/45g8iKx⁠⁠⁠Light:⁠⁠ ⁠https://amzn.to/3KK6XSt⁠

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• #71 – George Kroeker & Ian Rodriguez: Redefining the Running Documentary

  In this episode of The Creative Gap, Carlo sits down with BPN filmmakers George Kroeker and Ian Rodriguez to discuss their journey into filmmaking, their collaboration, and the making of "Surrender", BPN’s feature-length documentary revolving around last year's Last Man Standing Race. They share how they each got started—from photography and design to videography—before finding their way onto the BPN media team, and how their friendship and honesty shaped their creative partnership. The conversation dives into the challenges of shooting an unpredictable multi-day race, the risks they took in storytelling, and the symbolism behind the film’s title & ethereal nature. Throughout, Ian and George emphasize BPN’s culture of trust, faith, and pushing creative boundaries, reflecting on how Surrender not only redefined what a running documentary could look like but also deepened their growth as filmmakers and men of faith.JOIN CIVA COLLECTIVE ► https://www.civacollective.comWATCH "SURRENDER" ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJsFxxtd23YFollow Us!George Kroeker:  ⁠InstagramIan Rodriguez: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠Carlo: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠The Creative Gap:⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ |⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠⁠____________________________________________________⚙️ GEAR USED TO MAKE THIS PODCAST:Rodecaster Pro II: ⁠https://amzn.to/3RluSeV⁠Rode Podmic: ⁠https://amzn.to/3RpaR77⁠Mic Stand: ⁠https://amzn.to/4caJUfi⁠Camera 1: ⁠https://amzn.to/45h5E7b⁠Camera 2: ⁠https://amzn.to/45g8iKx⁠Light: ⁠https://amzn.to/3KK6XSt⁠

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