In this conversation, Dustin Devlin, co-founder of Vagrants, shares his journey in the film industry and the founding story of his production company. 

He also takes us step-by-step through his production planning template, and we end with an in-depth discussion on what AI means for the future of the production industry.

Creatives Offscript

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Building a Production Company in 2024 with Dustin Devlin, Vagrants

APR 4, 202450 MIN
Creatives Offscript

Building a Production Company in 2024 with Dustin Devlin, Vagrants

APR 4, 202450 MIN

Description

00:00 Intro

00:38 Diving into Dustin's Filmmaking Journey

03:17 The Birth of Vagrants: From Concept to Reality

10:33 Navigating the World of Original Content and Brand Collaborations

17:04 Inside the Creative Process: Balancing Directing and Entrepreneurship

19:39 A Deep Dive into Producing Content: The Rhode Island Tourism Board Project

26:01 Exploring Production Company Partnerships

26:42 The Organic Growth and Vision of Pennant and Vagrants

27:35 Specializing in Different Parts of the Funnel: A Strategic Move

31:36 The Power of Saying No and Choosing Projects Wisely

34:43 The Evolution of Production Companies and Niche Specialization

37:12 Embracing Generative AI in the Content Industry

45:10 Behind the Scenes: Producing a One-Take Robot Dog Commercial

50:27 Reflections and Future Collaborations