While strolling along the Hudson River in New York City, Jason Trucco joins me to discuss his career in filmmaking, directing, art, design, and playwriting. In this insightful interview, Trucco opens up about his multifaceted career jumping between the avant garden and the commercial, including directing music videos for icons like Billy Idol, Macy Gray, Devo, and Queens of the Stone Age. Throughout his career he has used new technology in narrative story telling Trucco delves into the integration of AI and immersive technologies in his craft.
We delve deep into his ongoing projects, examining the pivotal role of collaboration, and discussing the crucial elements of passion, creativity, and the inspirational role of walking in his artistic pursuits.
Trucco discusses his creative approach, how he navigates his relationship with his inner critic, and explores the financial challenges of being an artist.
Emphasizing the importance of play, curiosity, and following one's interests in the creative process this interview is insightful for those interested in creative entrepreneurship and the lessons that be applied to other sectors.
Time Stamps
* 03:40 - Jason’s Bio / Introduction
* 06:09 - Making Music Videos
* 10:14 - The Role of Technology in Narrative Story Telling
* 11:12 - Theatre as Retraction from Technology?
* 14:01 - Co-Directing Hi-Fi, Wi-Fi Sci-Fi
* 19:01 - Technology and Formulaic / Regurgitation Storytelling
* 20:58 - How Jason Approaches a Project
* 23:40 - The Role of Guilty Pleasures
* 24:58 - Where ideas come from…
* 27:00 - The Importance of Collaboration
* 30:10 - On walking and its importance
* 32:19 - Six Sex Scenes in Spain / One Act Plays
* 34:10 - The Role of The Inner Critic
* 39:19 - Financial Challenges
* 46:04 - Fear and “We only have these problems while we're alive”
* 55:03 - Responsibility in Art Making / Discussion on Casting Narrative “Spells”
* 57:49 - Making “Poetry” / Reverberating Experience with Others
Intro Music FeaturesCalifornia Stars Words by Woody GuthrieMusic by Jay Bennett & Jeff TweedyPerformed by Paula & Jason Band - On their cassette, New York Apartment Tapes
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