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Karim Karaboue is an award-winning Cinematographer, Dop & Director that has worked with brands link Mtv, Complex Magazine, Noisey, I-d, Mercedes Benz etc etc
He is now focusing on helping aspiring entrepreneurs who want to understand the in’s and out’s of the entertainment industry learn how to establish brand authority.
Q1. HI! THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO CHAT WITH US! CAN YOU TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOURSELF,?
Thanks for the time you’ve taken to interview me, my name is Karim Karaboue, I’m a cinematographer/content creator. I cater to elites and celebrities within the industry. I have come from a background specialising in music videos and have worked with brands like MTV, complex magazine, Noisey, Netflix etc.
Q2. THE “CONTENT CREATOR” TITLE IS RELATIVELY NEW TO THE INDUSTRY. WHAT IS A CONTENT CREATOR FROM YOUR PERSPECTIVE?
A content creator is essentially someone who is able to export the creative ideas from their minds or clients minds into a format/style that can be viewed and understood by everyone in my opinion.
Q3. EVERY BRAND IS SO UNIQUE AND DIFFERENT. HOW DO YOU COME UP WITH A STRATEGY FOR TELLING A BRAND’S STORY?
I find that if the focus is on the brand creators story and not just the brand itself it enables the fans to be able to connect with the brand on a deeper level. instead of coming up with fancy strategies, I am focused more on the core of the brand creator and why they created the brand in the first place. Everyone loves a story. being able to focus on the brains behind the brand is my main focus whenever I work with a brand.
Q4. HOW DO YOU MEASURE THE PERFORMANCE OF YOUR CONTENT MARKETING?
The proof is in the pudding! As i rule of thumb I look at the feedback to gauge the success and impact of a campaign or a project but there is no better proof than analytics.
Q5. WHAT IS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE YOU FACE AS A CONTENT CREATOR?
I guess one of the biggest challenges I face is expressing the deep values of a brand in a way that can cater to the average person whose attention span is lower than a few seconds. A lot of brands and businesses I have been honoured to work with have really deep enriching stories behind their logos and verified ticks, but being able to showcase this in a way that the average everyday person can understand can be a bit tricky at times. But in the end, I am always able to produce a masterpiece.
Q6. WHAT’S SOMETHING WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOU THAT MIGHT SURPRISE US?
I don’t have 1 single GCSE, I don’t know what it’s like to go to a college or a university I have been completely self-taught from the age of 14. But elites want to always work with me hahaha
Q7. ANY UPCOMING PROJECTS YOU CAN TALK ABOUT?
I have a private project I am working on with Netflix and amazon prime that features my mentor who is a business/real estate mogul and a bunch of different entrepreneurs. I don’t want to talk too much about the project right now but in due time all will be seen.
Q8. WHERE CAN OUR READERS FIND YOU ONLINE?
I’m everywhere!! www.amakardigital.com and my Instagram are @amakardigital. Hit me up anytime and let’s connect, I’m always happy to meet new people!
Jaime Hay
