Conversations with Isaac Pilcher

Today we’d like to introduce you to Isaac Pilcher.

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I started making films when I was in high school with my buddies, and during a late-night editing crunch is when I decided I could do this for the rest of my life. From there I went to Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) where I received a BS degree in Digital Media Technology. I found that while in school, I made my best grades in the graphic design classes, so I decided to pursue that over video. For several years, I worked for a variety of companies while focused mainly on graphic design, with videography as a side skill.

At my former job, I was placed almost exclusively in a videographer position. At first, it was daunting relearning a lot of what I had forgotten from my film classes at FSCJ, but it didn’t take long to recapture that love for video and story telling. It was then when I decided I needed to realistically pursue this over graphic design. That’s not to say I no longer design, but my heart is in video and photography.

After being let go from my former job, along with many others at the time, I decided to register myself as a sole proprietor and create “Free Flow Productions”. As of now, I’m in the process of developing my clientele and brand, creating a new portfolio, as well as working with my parent’s landscape services company “Pilcher Property Services”. I’ve been developing digital media (photos, videos, social media marketing) to help revamp their business as they go through some major changes.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It’s been a personal struggle and often times I feel at a loss as to what I want out of my life or career. Unfortunately, I’m not as committed to the hustle and grind culture as so many are. I’m trying not to force any major moves or commitments, I’m simply seeing what doors open up while trying to keep busy.

One particular struggle I’m still dealing with is the sudden loss of my brother in 2020, and that has played a major role in my mental and physical health. I’m confident that with each day, I’m slowly moving towards what I want. Any inch made is an accomplishment, and that is healing for me. I’m grateful to have people like my parents, who run a successful business, to mentor me in this move I’m making. I’m also blessed to have friends who struggle and thrive in their own creative pursuits, who are happy to share their successes and failures with a smile on their face.

Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I consider myself a digital media artist, but generally speaking I guess I’m a content creator; someone who specializes in graphic design, videography, photography, animation, and writing. I’m known for my video editing and storytelling. There isn’t any work I’ve created that I find more pride in than others. At the end of the day I can only honor myself (and try not to inflate my ego) for continuing to keep my edge and develop so many skill-sets in my short thirty years I’ve been here on earth.

There’s nothing really that sets me apart from the next digital creator. I will say that the concept for my company is something that sets me apart from others. Free Flow is simply the free flow of ideas from down-to-earth creatives, unhindered by predatory marketing and exploitative monetization schemes. A conscious business that tends to the garden it can touch, as Jack Kornfield would say. I want a business that supports creatives, the communities around it, and overall to freely express ideas.

Let’s talk about our city – what do you love? What do you not love?
I love the fresh seafood, the boating and aquatic culture, the incredible mix of food and good restaurants, the underground art scene throughout the Riverside area, and the beaches.

I dislike the infrastructure and how it treats pedestrians and cyclists, the homelessness and how our local governments treats these people, the snowbirds who are pushing out Florida natives, the deforestation and hyper-expansion of needless buildings and chain-style stores, the monopolization of businesses and the shrinking local businesses, and most importantly I dislike the humidity.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.isaacpilcher.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/free_flow_media/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeFlowDigitalMedia