Today we’d like to introduce you to Caleb Ekeroth.
Caleb, please kick things off for us by telling us about yourself and your journey so far.
I was six years old, and my brother and I had our dad’s camcorder in the backyard one summer. We made our first short film, and from that moment I was hooked. Whenever I could, I would film, edit, create. From my first YouTube channel to starting a design agency with my sister, there’s been so many amazing steps building towards where I am now, and carrying me into the future.
Perhaps the greatest contributor to where I’m at today was my church. When I was 14 I was given a platform to release videos weekly; first through the kid’s church, then the youth group and finally the whole church (an audience of 1000+). It was through those experiences that I learned not only technical skills but also work ethic, discipline, and collaboration.
With the incredible support of my parents, I was able to pursue these artistic endeavors all throughout high school, and that led right into being able to work as a full-time freelance videographer. I’ve worked on brand films, non-profits projects, feature films, and my own short film. I lived in San Francisco for several months working with a handful of clients; I traveled to Israel as a personal videographer.
Today I work as the Creative Director for the same church that believed in me at 14. Somewhere along the way, I realized video creation wasn’t enough, and graphic design was just as addicting.
Can you give our readers some background on your art?
I believe the need to create is an innate human quality. Although some may have suppressed the urge, or have had it suppressed for them, deep down this is part of what makes us human.
For me, art is a pure form of expression. I refuse to be locked into a single medium or style, but I let what I’m trying to communicate dictate how it comes out of me. That being said, my first love is video. Video has a way of communicating like no other and its possibilities endless.
My message may shift and change, as I grow and mature, the themes I deal with will always be honest and true, but in all my art I hope I can make the viewer feel something. Whether that’s a feeling of awe, inspiration, or of hope, or love, I’ll be satisfied.
I want to experiment in as many mediums as possible. I recently released my first zine with original photos and poems. One day I hope to write a book or produce an album, design a coffee shop, launch a fashion line and even create a board game.
In your view, what is the biggest issue artists have to deal with?
To just jump in and start. There’s always going to be a million excuses to why you shouldn’t do something. The perfect time will probably never come, and at a certain point you’re gonna have to take a risk and create.
What’s the best way for someone to check out your work and provide support?
Right now I only have my video work online. You can view my favorites on my Vimeo at vimeo.com/calebekeroth
Follow me on Instagram (@calebekeroth) for updates on all projects.
Contact Info:
- Website: vimeo.com/calebekeroth
- Instagram: instagram.com/calebekeroth
Image Credit:
Quentin Swenke
Sergey Kolivayko
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