What keeps you engaged in a good story? How do you know if you're being entertained or manipulated? These questions drive today's guest to help people tell better stories and increase our societal level of video literacy. Steve Stockman is a director, editor, teacher, and author of How to Shoot Video that Doesn't Suck: Advice to Make Any Amateur Look Like a Pro. As an instructor, Steve's book was my go-to textbook, and I still refer to it as I continue to grow my production skills. In our conversation, Steve shares his passion for storytelling and what makes a compelling story. He talks about the need for video literacy, how to understand video language, why it's crucial to not over-rely on technology when learning to tell stories, how to respond to notes and critique, and what networking actually is. Steve's wisdom and experience can help you tell better stories, whether you are an aspiring filmmaker or a creative professional.