Episode notes
In this episode of Creatives Grab Coffee, we sit down with Manuel Izquierdo, founder of Mi Media Production, a Miami-based video production company specializing in corporate and commercial work. We unpack the evolution of small production companies — from solo freelancers to fully fledged creative studios — and dive deep into how modern filmmakers are balancing business growth, creative integrity, and emerging AI tools in their workflow.
Topics Covered:
00:00 – Intro & on-set culture
08:00 – The evolution of video businesses
16:00 – Freelance to founder: building Mi Media Production
22:00 – Balancing business and creativity
39:00 – How AI is changing storyboarding & pre-production
46:00 – The Miami production market
56:00 – Future of corporate & commercial video
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