He only makes 5 videos a year ft. Max Z Zavidow

Max Z Zavidow is a content creator who makes narrative "really short films" for TikTok and Instagram, including the Webby-winning video "Long Time." In this episode, he discusses his evolution from investment banking to stand-up comedy and vertical video, how he funds and structures branded short films, and why he believes the phone is the next major medium for storytelling.

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Max Z Zavidow 

• TikTok

• Instagram 

• X

• LinkedIn

• YouTube

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Timestamps
00:00 Introducing Max Z Zavidow
00:28 The monetization model of short form content
04:13 The evolution of short form content creation
16:04 Focusing on quality not quantity
24:19 Making money as a short form content creator
33:55 Creating for TikTok first
35:58 The value of winning a Webby
38:00 Respecting the phone as a medium
44:38 The importance of collaboration
47:44 The steps of making a viral video
52:03 Analyzing content and finding inspiration
55:30 Revolutionizing content creation