“Enjoy the grind, and enjoy the hustle. People are going to ask you to work free - do that! ”
Brian Hammers is the Owner of Stoke Foundry and works with studios, game developers, tech platforms and lifestyle products who have built strong connections and communities with their fans. Prior to entering the gaming industry, Brian was the Executive Producer and Owner of Make Something! Films, where he produced and directed narrative, commercial, and branded content. Before starting MS!F, he produced and directed community and branded content for Riot Games. Brian is also the founding Program Director for the Mammoth Film Festival and was trained as an actor/director with Mr. Chick Vennera and Milton Katselas at the Beverly Hills Playhouse. Brian says his first born baby inspired him take risks and pursue bigger opportunities in his life.
My Advice
Happiness first. The hustle is HARD, especially in the creative field and you should be doing it because you love it, not for the money and not for the fame.
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