The Young Film Academy Podcast

Nathan Theys - Work with CELEBS!! Jamie Oliver’s YouTube Docu-Series - COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR: Creating Branded Content

Young Film Academy Season 5 Episode 8

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Hosts Dan Allen and Ellen Thomas chat with Nathan Theys, commercial director and filmmaker whose work spans branded content, documentaries, and digital storytelling. Most recently, Nathan directed a documentary series for Jamie Oliver’s YouTube channel, crafting engaging stories that connect with audiences across the world while navigating the unique challenges of online content creation.


But WHAT exactly goes into directing a COMMERCIAL or BRANDED FILM?


How do you tell compelling stories while working with a client’s vision and objectives?


What makes a successful documentary series for YouTube?


And how do filmmakers adapt their storytelling techniques for an audience with endless content at their fingertips?


From pitching ideas and working with major brands to collaborating with Jamie Oliver and his team, Nathan takes us behind the scenes of modern filmmaking and reveals what it takes to build a career in the ever-evolving world of commercial content.