Meet Logan Hunter | Director of Motion Pictures

We had the good fortune of connecting with Logan Hunter and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Logan, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
Simple… I grew tired of being over worked and under paid. When you own your own company and or work for yourself it is far more likely to see a tangible rewards that are proportionate to the speed, quality and efficiency of your work. When working for someone else,,, generally speaking,,, the most aggressive, talented, hard working people just get taken advantage of, over worked and not really rewarded for their dedication or skill sets. There are exceptions to every generality but at least in my experience, these stereotypes have proven pretty accurate.

Creating my own business, I have the ability to break that stereotype, break the mold,,, a chance to break the wheel, if you will. Not only does this provide a great atmosphere and work environment where employees are appreciated, compensated and respected, but it allows me to acquire the same respect and compensation and know that I (nor anyone else that I work with) will get taken advantage of.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
Since I was a very young child, I have always said aloud and in writing that I want to change the world and help make it a better place. Over time, I made a decision that the entertainment industry was one of the best ways that I could help create awareness, as well as share and spread kindness. Now in my film making, I look for several bench markers with in the projects I choose to do, provoking thought and inspiration or sending an important message are among the most important of those markers. I dont really share too deeply into my personal stories of how I got were I am today but I can tell you, (probably the same as everyone else) it wasnt easy. It never is easy, but the difficulties of each of our individual journeys is often times not relatable and completely unique for each person dependent upon where that person is with in their journey. I have experienced life and death multiple times, some times the toll it took on me was much greater than others. Some times I grew and learned more, other times I mourned more, sometimes I was even able to find happiness in death. The point is, from one perspective or another, we have all been through adversity and we have all gotten glimpses of happiness. Finding ways to prevail and continue on the path of self evolution is what is important. Not giving up or giving in to a system that wants to shackle us and keep us tied to a life that doesn’t allow us to grow or that isn’t fulfilling… these are the challenges that we all must overcome. And one must learn to be hopeful and brave enough to endure the discomfort of the difficult path to true happiness.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Living in the mid-west, there isn’t quite as much to do around here as there is somewhere like the east or west coast, but we still have fun out here… I am a former restauranteur so great food and drinking establishments are kind of my jam. There are several music venues to go to that will usually have amazing performances from the rock shows at “The Blue Bird” to musical theatre and Operas at the Buskirk Chumley theatre.
A list of two amazing restaurants on the James Beard look out list are “Feast Market and Cellar” with almost 4oo varieties of wine to choose from and all Farm to Table food. Next is “The Elm” a beautiful restaurant centered around a 300 year old Elm tree, serving great cocktails and wonderful new American food.
Also, contrary to popular belief, Bloomington Indiana has a wonderful winery called “Oliver Winery”. Yes there is a lot of “Sweet” wine there ( have to give the people what they want) but the head wine maker is producing some beautifully made chardonnay, syrah and cab sauv as well. And on top of that, there are several wines made from locally grown varietals (most of which virtually no one has ever heard of) that are being produced into BEAUTIFUL wine.
Indiana also has some of the most beautiful forests, lakes and hiking trails in the country so dont sleep on it. Especially not during the fall or…. if you can get the inside scoop, there are no better places to go and find the sacred Morel Mushrooms which are only about a half step shy of the amazingness of truffles!!!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
There is of course a Laundry list of unique and special individuals and organizations that have played an integral role in my being where I am now. I could list everyone in my life who has contributed (seemingly positive or negative) because there are great lessons and successes to be gained from even the worst of experiences. That said, Ill focus on some of the less “esoteric”. First I wanted to recognize the sport of competitive swimming and all the coaches I have over my 12 year career. The lessons I learned in the water and from my coaches helped shape my drive, dedication and work ethic into what it is today. That competitive mind set and inexhaustible drive has led me to never give up and never quit trying to achieve my dreams. One must be realistic about their dreams and goals and what they are capable of, however, with out dreams you likely wont try and with out the never give up attitude, you likely wont achieve. There is much more that goes into it but I want to credit much of my current life fulfillment to the foundation that was built by my competitive swimming career.
Next shoutout goes to Christopher Beatty for seeing something in me and casting me in one of my first films, “Salted Nuts”. It was an experience to be remembered for sure and was a big stepping stone for me in the direction of my career.
Lastly I would like to give a shoutout to the late Glen Trotiner. A fellow film maker and beautiful human being. His career, selfless endeavors, charity work, and kind attitude (among many other amazing virtues) were nothing short of inspiring. He and I worked together on the last production he ever did and he taught me so much about how to be not only a better film maker, but how to be a better person. Thank you Glen for all of your wisdom and grace that you shared with the entertainment industry and the world alike!

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