Today we’d like to introduce you to Chek The Credits.
Chek, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
I was producing music/engineering before I picked up a camera. At this particular time, I was producing albums for local artists around the Central Florida area and felt like the visuals were holding a lot of them back. An artist I sold beats to asked me if I would take a camera instead of cash as payment for exclusive rights to a beat he wanted. I said why not. Originally started filming studio sessions until I somehow convinced AR Restless to let me shoot his next music video. The rest is history. This was in 2015-16.
Has it been a smooth road?
It definitely hasn’t been a smooth road lol. The biggest speed bump came when I flew in off tour filming for Bigga Rankin. An artist that I was supposed to shoot for as soon as I landed picked me up from the airport to go straight to downtown to film. I left all my bags including laptop, hard drives, and lens inside of his vehicle. I only had my camera and that’s It. Came back to the car after shooting and ALL my things were gone. During this time, my finances weren’t that good so thank god for my Mom and a good friend of mine Wyze, because without them and their help, I wouldn’t of been able to continue at all.
We’d love to hear more about your business.
ChekTheCredits Productions is a multi-faceted media company. We film, edit, produce music & manage upcoming talent. Right now, you can say we specialize in visuals as of today. The first big break came when I went on to film for Bigga Rankin while he was on his Midwest and Florida tour with Dee Boi and a few others. That really opened doors for me as a cameraman. Then as a music video director, I took off when Matt Fuze dropped his Nascar video featuring Icy Narco. That’s what really launched me to a “Go To” Music Video director. I’m very proud of the good business we provide as well as the consistent work we’ve been able to put out in a very short time. My work ethic, vision, and love for movies I think is what sets me apart from others that are in my lane. The rest I’ll leave up to the audience.
Is our city a good place to do what you do?
Miami is most definitely a good place to start filming. The vibe, the community. Seems like there’s always something going on there meaning a cameraman should always have some type of work to get into. I recommend anyone that wants to pursue this to go hard wherever they are.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.ChekTheCredits.com
- Email: chekthecredits@gmail.com
- Instagram: @ChekTheCredits
- Facebook: ChekTheCredits
- Twitter: @ChekTheCredits
Image Credit:
Photo cred @silasdior
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