In this episode of the Musicbed Podcast, Young Replicant explores the value of replacing early confidence with technique and discusses why filmmakers should own their weaknesses and weirdness. Young Replicant (AKA Alex Takács) is known for his high concepts and visual poetry. He’s directed videos for Lorde, Alt-J, and Flying Lotus and worked with brands like Sprite and Adidas. Talking Points: Never settling on one technique Accepting weaknesses and weirdness as strengths Growing up around filmmaking Stripping treatments down the essentials Using style as a message Working with intention as your only plan Show Notes: Tibor Takács – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0847749/ The Gate (1987) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093075/ Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117534 Cinfex Magazine – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinefex Ergatta – https://ergatta.com/ Ergatta - Game On – https://vimeo.com/659831991 Andrew Levy – https://www.pda.inc/ Sam Wilkes – https://www.pda.inc/ Sam Dew – https://www.instagram.com/sam_dew/?hl=en Sam Dew "MOONLIT FOOLS" – https://imvdb.com/n/young-replicant Frank Mobilio – https://frankmobilio.com/ Joe Nankin – https://www.joenankin.com/ M83, "We Own The Sky" – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWsUNbdc5IM Animal Collective – https://myanimalhome.net/ Iamamiwhoami – https://ionnalee.com/?lang=en_US The Seven Faces of Jane (2022) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15345936/ Julian Acosta – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10640147/ Roman Coppola – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0178910/ The Director's Bureau – https://thedirectorsbureau.com/ Chris Chang – https://thedirectorsbureau.com/contact/ Bentonville Film Festival – https://bentonvillefilm.org/ Brought to you by Musicbed, the filmmaking industry's music licensing platform of choice. Learn more: ⁠musicbed.com⁠. About Musicbed:Musicbed is the leading sync licensing platform for authentic music from relevant artists. We’re a one-stop licensing agency representing a curated roster of authentic artists, bands, and composers for film, TV, and advertising. From leading composers to tour-tested bands, and rising singer/songwriters, we believe music brings emotion and has the power to amplify your story.