Today we’d like to introduce you to Jack Moffet.
Hi Jack, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I originally became interested in film production in high school. I always had an interest in two seemingly opposite disciplines: art and technology. So made a compromise and decided to pursue a career where those two disciplines met, and that’s when I came up with filmmaking. I attended the University of Georgia where I received dual degrees in Film Studies and Telecommunication Arts, and shortly after graduating, I started working as an editor. In the past few years, I’ve tacked on cinematography as a skillset, and I’ve been working as a filmmaker ever since.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
My road to being a full-time filmmaker has been a bumpy one. I’d be lying to you if I said it was easy. I’d say the biggest struggle is trying to figure out how to make a living (at least in the beginning). But once you figure that out and get some experience, you can start charging people appropriate pricing, and then the rest is just building up your portfolio.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
My recent projects have primarily focused on wedding videos and commercials, although I occasionally shoot music videos. I’d say I’m most proud of the substantial portfolio of work I’ve created under Black Fox Productions as a whole and I hope to continue building up a roster of projects for years to come. I’d say what sets me apart from others is my level of customer service. I’ll go to any length to make sure my clients are happy. I want their eyes to go wide when they watch the finished product.
Any advice for finding a mentor or networking in general?
I’d say the best advice I can give you as a filmmaker is to build a strong network of like-minded professionals that are as passionate about film as you are. Surround yourself with good-natured, helpful friends that work well as a team. That will take you farther than anything else. When they ask for help on the short film, they’re making (unpaid or not), gladly offer your assistance. They’ll remember your can-do attitude, and maybe they’ll repay the favor when making your own film.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.blackfoxvideo.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackfoxproductionsatl/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackfoxproductionsatl/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTRitEWcEiwyMePFFx_g9Gw
Image Credits
Photographs of myself with the gimbal and lights in the background were shot by friend and filmmaker Keelan Bearden. All other images are taken from videos from my portfolio of work.
