The Wrk To Create Podcast is an uncut and unfiltered conversation about filmmaking, creativity, the music industry, and entrepreneurship. Hosted by music industry director and vfx artist Colton Bachar, this solo podcast dives into real-world experiences, challenges, and creative solutions. Whether you're a filmmaker, artist, or business owner, you'll come away from each episode with actionable value and a new point of view. Thanks for listening! Wrk To Create, Wrk To Inspire.
Rejection is part of every creative career, but most people don’t know how to handle it.
In this episode of the Wrk To Create Podcast, I’m breaking down how to deal with rejection, negative feedback,…
One year ago, I became a core member of a production company called Kursza and this past week, we had our annual retreat. This episode is a full reflection on that experience: the power of community,…
Traveling for freelance gigs can either be smooth… or straight-up chaos. In this episode, I’m breaking down my full travel workflow—what I do before, during, and after every trip to stay sharp, save …
In this episode, I’m breaking down how the industry traded innovation for virality, expression for algorithm-chasing—and how that decision is impacting the art form we all love.
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Most freelance and event videographers skip pre-production—or they don’t really know where to even start. In this episode, I break down the creative side of pre-pro: how to collaborate with clients, …
This one’s personal. I’ve made a lot of financial mistakes trying to build a creative career in the music industry—and I’m still dealing with the consequences. In this episode, I’m breaking down the …
Should You Work for Free? Every filmmaker, photographer, and content creator faces this question at some point in their career.
In this episode, I break down when it makes sense to say yes, when it’s…
In this episode, we’re tackling a question a lot of creatives are afraid to ask out loud—are traditional recap videos officially dead?
These cinematic, wow-factor edits used to dominate the music ind…
I used to think I had to feel inspired or motivated to be creative. But the truth is—you can’t summon inspiration on command. So what do you do when the deadline’s coming and there’s no spark?
That’…
If you’ve ever watched your own work and thought, “This isn’t what I pictured in my head,” this episode is for you.
We’re breaking down The Gap—that brutal space between your taste and your current s…
In this episode, I’m diving deep into the fears all creatives face at some point in their career—imposter syndrome, rejection, falling behind, and the pressure to constantly prove yourself. I’m shari…
In this episode of the Wrk To Create Podcast, I break down my full journey—from sketching in art class to shooting festivals around the world. Hear how I turned a passion into a six-figure creative c…
Welcome to the very first episode of the Wrk To Create Podcast — an unfiltered deep dive into the realities of filmmaking, creativity, the music industry, and owning your own business. Today I wanted…