Level: Asian

Josh Chin of Unmarked Social - 15 Year Old High School Dropout to Agency Owner & Pricing Yourself In The Creative Industry | Ep. 17

September 18, 2022 Level: Asian Podcast Episode 17
Level: Asian
Josh Chin of Unmarked Social - 15 Year Old High School Dropout to Agency Owner & Pricing Yourself In The Creative Industry | Ep. 17
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In this episode, we’re joined by Josh Chin, founder and director of Unmarked Social- a video agency based in Sydney and Hong Kong. 

Having dropped out of school at the age of 15 and entering into homeschooling, Josh takes us through his journey of turning his filmmaking hobby into a career that has allowed him to work with brands such as Fossil, Rains, Nike and Snapchat. 

Josh also gives us some advice on how to upskill yourself as a freelancer and how to price your value as a creative. 


Links:

https://www.unmarkedsocial.com/
https://www.instagram.com/unmarkedsocial/
https://www.instagram.com/joshmchin/
https://www.youtube.com/c/joshmchin/featured



Intro
Josh’s Upbringing
Josh’s Introduction To the Creative Industry
The Homeschool Transition
What Drove Josh to Pursue Film & Photography
Josh’s First Client
Josh’s Approach to Teaching & Upskilling Himself
Pricing Your Value as a Creative Freelancer
Josh’s First ‘Big’ Client
Travelling For Work
Josh’s Entrepreneurial Dad
Josh’s ‘Asian’ Values
The Birth of Unmarked Social
Collaborating with Other Creatives
Building Unmarked Social’s Personal Brand
The Dream Client List
Films That Made an Impact On Josh
Diversity in the Film Industry
People That Have Influenced Josh
Josh’s Other Crafting Hobbies
How People Perceive Josh in the Film Industry
Biggest Lessons Learnt in the Film Industry
Josh’s Stand Out Experience on Set
Josh’s Plans for the Future
Is Josh’s Age a Factor When Working With Clients?
What Differentiates Josh from Different Filmmakers?
Having Different Perspectives When Shooting for Clients
Advice for Those Who Want to Alternate from the Traditional Path
Outro