Today we’d like to introduce you to Landon Coats.
Hi Landon, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I’ve been casually obsessed with film my whole life, but it wasn’t until I moved to California for a while that I got the chance to start working on my passion. While there, I dove deep into studying filmmaking and trying to get as much hands-on experience as I could. Eventually, I started writing and directing my own projects, (such as Motel 32, Summer with Scarlett, and Stalled) that went on to some decent success in film festivals all around the world. That was pretty exciting. I still work on video projects a lot but have started focusing some of my time on film photography as well. I have found that I get a lot of joy out of the process and am constantly trying to perfect the craft.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It hasn’t always been easy. With every new project, there are always new obstacles along the way. From finding the right location to sourcing enough of a budget to do the project right, and most importantly casting talent that is perfect for the role, it can be difficult to make it happen. But I think those challenges are part of the fun of creating.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I am really into storytelling, whether that be in script form or visual like videos or photos, telling engaging and raw stories is super important to me. For instance, with the short film I wrote and directed Motel 32, I was really inspired by the visual aesthetic of 70s horror films and wanted to shine a light on some of the horrors that come with homophobia. So I sat down and tried to craft a story with the elements I liked and had access to. A big obstacle I faced with that project was budget. I didn’t really have the money to rent an actual motel, so my first idea was to build up the gross little studio apartment I lived in to make it look like a vintage sleazy motel. With help from my good friend and goto production designer Lauren Nabers, we were able to make that happen, and I found the whole situation really inspiring.
Link to Motel 32 (contains gore and nudity): https://www.landoncoats.com/motel
What quality or characteristic do you feel is most important to your success?
Having thick skin is pretty important as a creative. Usually, I get pretty attached to my art, and sometimes it can be kind of upsetting when someone else doesn’t appreciate it or if it doesn’t get selected for a festival. In those situations, I have to remind myself that art is subjective and try to be thankful for the people who have appreciated my work.
Pricing:
- Music Videos ($500 – $2000)
- Model Videography ($300 – $1000)
- Model Photography ($50 – $300)
- Screenwriting (Depends on the project)
Contact Info:
- Email: coats.lando@gmail.com
- Website: www.landoncoats.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coatsmagoats/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiq2fXWZMO6sffPfEXCLFDA
Image Credits
Pic 1. Model Mia Moran
Pic 2. Lisa Torres
Pic 3 Photographer Lisset Mendoza (In the Image Landon Coats & Ace Ramirez)
Pic 4 Model Marie Taylor
Pic 5 Motel 32 poster designed by Alexis Hickox
Pic 6 Photographer Stephen Fritschle
Pic 7 Model Ally Finch
Pic 8 Model Quincy Washington
