Conversations with Anthony D. Clark

Today we’d like to introduce you to Anthony D. Clark.

Hi Anthony D., can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
Storytelling has always been a crucial part of my life growing up. Whether it was pretending to host a culinary show in my grandma’s kitchen or making up short stories on the playground, I was always telling stories to connect with people. The moment I realized storytelling would be my lifelong passion was the day I uploaded my first YouTube video. I had so much fun with the entire process from outlining to filming to editing the final video. Ever since that video was uploaded in July 2019, I’ve been making content across different platforms. Of course, as I change, my content has as well. Starting, I focused on planning and organization, but now I’m documenting my journey through USC film school and breaking into the Hollywood industry. My dream is to continue to tell stories on YouTube, but also on a larger scale, like podcasts and television series.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
My journey as a storyteller and content creator has been far from smooth. I might be my worst critic; this critic is extremely loud while I’m writing my scripts. Over the years, I’ve gotten better at silencing the tiny but mighty critic on my shoulder while creating, whether it’s scripts or YouTube videos. I have to remind myself that my unique creative perspective is what makes my projects shine, so there’s no need to compare or judge my work against someone else’s. The hard part is that this critic never really goes away, but over time, I learned how to listen to their constructive criticism and ignore the rest.

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I’m working on multiple projects right now, all at different stages of development. Since I study screenwriting at USC film school, I’m working on a couple of scripts. I just submitted the second draft of my half-hour comedy series pilot, and I’m wrapping up the second draft of my first feature film. I’ve had so much fun working on these script projects; they’ve revealed so much about me as a person.

I’m also extremely inspired by the state of the creator economy. I’m going to keep creating college vlogs and, after graduation, create content about being a young professional in the entertainment industry. I also love a good podcast, so I’ve definitely been looking at what this form of content would like from me. Podcasts are such a fun way to hear our favorite creators talk about different perspectives.

What centers all of these projects is normalizing the Black queer experience through comedy. My Black queer identity has definitely informed my comedic perspective. Comedy allows me to talk about my experiences with levity, which is why I love to infuse it in all of my projects: scripts, YouTube videos, and soon podcasts!

Is there any advice you’d like to share with our readers who might just be starting out?
For anybody starting in the creative industries, filmmakers, content creators, screenwriters, artists, etc, it’s important to remember that people are coming to see you, your unique perspective, your unique take on the world. It can be hard to feel like you’re good enough, but you are. Be confident in your creativity and in all that you have to offer in your work.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonydclark/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@anthonydclark
• Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@anthonydclark03