Sep 5 2022
Creative Director Canaan Henson
In this episode, Canaan Henson joins me all the way from Orlando, Florida. This 19 year old does everything, from videography, to editing, to creative direction, to social promotion for many of your favorite creators, including NELK, Tayler Holder, FaZe Rug, Jamie Foxx, and Cole Anthony, just to name a few. He even makes short films for himself and hopes to one day make a major film- tune into this one, as Canaan is definitely going to be a big deal in the next five to ten years.00:00 - Intro 00:42 - When and why his family moved to Kansas City (in Missouri, by the way, not Kansas), from Ocala, FL02:14 - What drew Canaan into direction and film early on04:21 - Canaan's inspirations in direction, editing, and film, as well as his long term goals05:54 - Canaan's earliest experiences and projects in filmography08:59 - The ways Canaan's family have supported him and the lessons he's learned from them13:03 - What Canaan's faith in God and in Christ has done for him and his life14:51 - A little bit about Canaan's girlfriend and how their relationship helps him grow17:41 - The struggles Canaan faced his senior year (especially with the pandemic), his perspective on self-doubt, and his incredible story of meeting Kyle and Salim from NELK24:46 - What he first did with his Canon 50 camera and how his week-long trip to LA changed his life forever33:17 - How he used all of the connections he made in LA and Miami to leverage his career, his experience going to college and why he dropped out, and making short films42:12 - What Canaan would suggest to young aspiring videographers to help them network53:04 - The work Canaan is most proud of56:45 - Where you can follow and support Canaan Henson58:00 - What makes Canaan Henson cutting edgeHow to Follow Canaan HensonInstagram: @cqnaanYouTube: Canaan HensonHow to Follow Cutting Edge:Instagram: @cuttingedgeigAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music!How to Follow Landon SturdevantInstagram: @landon_sturdevantEmail: ltsturdevant@yahoo.comThanks Again For Listening, I’ll See You On The Next One!