Anthony Mandler is a man of many talents. He's photographed some of the most iconic musicians in the biz and filmed a plethora of music videos of the likes of the Jonas Brothers, Beyonce, Jay Z, Rihanna, Taylor Swift and so many more. These days he's focused on directing feature films - his recent masterpiece Monster (based on the novel) will be hitting theaters this fall.

Throughout today's conversation, he breaks down his own story and what he's learned about his own process along the way. He keeps it real and shares some truths that transcend creative disciplines.

Find Anthony:www.blackhandcinema.comInstagram: @anthonymandler

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