Visual Intonation
Visual Intonation, hosted by acclaimed director and screenwriter Vanté Gregory, delves into the vibrant world of Black artistry. Each episode features intimate conversations with visionary creators, exploring the depths of their craft and the cultural resonance of their work. Vanté Gregory's insightful approach illuminates the nuanced voices shaping contemporary art, offering listeners a profound journey through diverse artistic expressions. From emerging talents to established masters, Visual Intonation amplifies the richness of Black creativity, inviting audiences to experience art through the eyes and voices of its most compelling practitioners.
Visual Intonation finds film not only as an art form but as a basis for education and cultural interaction.
Visual Intonation
EP 143: Towards Humanity with Director/Writer Timothy Savage-Finch
Timothy Savage-Finch is a director who doesn’t just frame a shot. He listens for its heartbeat. Based in Brooklyn with his wife and their dog, Timothy brings a documentarian’s ear to the commercial world, finding the pulse beneath polished surfaces. His work, whether for Champion or Square, feels less like an ad and more like a quiet confession caught on camera.
In this episode, Timothy talks about the rhythm of honesty in visual storytelling. From branded campaigns to music videos, he shares how emotion guides his lens more than any storyboard ever could. We dig into his time at Breakfast for Dinner, a Chicago agency where clarity and curiosity met in the middle, and how that early foundation still echoes through his process today.
We also explore the relationships that shape his creative life — taking photos with Ryan Land, collaborating with Cleon Arrey, and choosing the Mamiya 645 AF not because it’s trendy but because it tells the truth. These moments aren’t side notes. They’re the through-lines. The ones that give his frames a lived-in weight.
Featured by HYPEBEAST and The Cut and recognized with awards from Cannes, D&AD, Clio, and The One Show, Timothy doesn’t dwell on the accolades. He dwells on the story. This conversation is for anyone who believes the best direction is invisible and the strongest visuals speak in a whisper.
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Timothy Savage-Finch - Director, Writer - Brand @ Square | LinkedIn
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