Go With The Magic - an inspirational short film

Our latest inspirational short film is ‘Go With The Magic’ with guitar maker, Stefan Sobell. Master craftsman, Stefan has more than 50 years experience, making instruments for artists like Martin Simpson and Mark Knopfler. Our film gives an overview of his life and career as well as his advice to inspire creatives of all types.

“Don’t introduce stress.”

Filming on location in beautiful Northumberland, we were able to capture some of Stefan’s processes, but more importantly hear his nuggets of wisdom about carving out a creative career and following your passion. Stefan’s ethos on life and building guitars focuses around the idea of not introducing extra pressure or stress into an instrument or situation. It’s why he pursued instrument-making - even when facing financial difficulties. It’s always about the work.

Stefan Sobell playing one of his latest instruments

“Go With The Magic.”

Stefan recognises wood is a special material and the sound it can make is truly magical. There are no rules, other than ‘Go with the magic’. Use your instincts and experience to hone whatever it is you’re creating. As filmmakers, it’s something myself and DOP, Matt Holt really relate to and it was a privilege to spend time with Stefan and tell his story. Watch the film and comment below to tell us how you felt about it and what your creative passions are. Stefan’s story will strike a chord with anyone. Sorry. I couldn’t resist.

Life Lessons of an Artist - NEW FILM AVAILABLE NOW

‘Life Lessons of an Artist’ is a new short documentary now available to watch for free on our YouTube channel.

In 2012 we produced a short eight minute documentary on the inspirational - and then relatively unknown - artist, Adebanji Alade. That was ‘Life Of an Artist’ - just one of our ‘Life Of’ series of YouTube documentaries, yet it went on to become hugely popular. At the time of writing, it has more than half a million views. Adebanji has also gone on to bigger and better things - including regularly appearing on the BBC’s One Show and becoming vice president of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters.

The New Film . . .

We decided the time was right to make another film with Adebanji, to try to capture some more of his creative energy and inspiration and to dig a little deeper in to what makes him tick. The resulting film is full of the trademark enthusiasm, passion and honesty that plays a huge part in Adebanji’s success.

He explains why emotional hardship and rejection is ‘part of the package’ for successful creatives and how he overcame a number of personal tragedies early in his life. He tells us about the power of saying ‘yes’ as well as giving some practical tips on the art of sketching and Plein Air painting.

The Inspirational Adebanji Alade - Life Lessons of an Artist

Fill the creative well . . .

Life Lessons of an Artist is a motivational, uplifting short film that will have you itching to start your next creative project. It was a joy to spend time with Adebanji again, interviewing him about his world view and thoughts on taking your artistic endeavours to ‘the next level’. His positivity is infectious and creatives of all types will find something inspirational in what he has to say and how he approaches the creative life.

Watch the film and it’s prequel ‘Life Of An Artist’ and give us your feedback in the comments or just tell us about your own creative life lessons. Click here to find out more about Adebanji and his work and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT COMING SOON.