2023 DStv Content Creator Awards host Donovan Goliath shared how he approaches content creation while also providing some advice.
The awards show is set to take place in Johannesburg on Saturday, 9 September 2023. “I think the [DStv Content Creator Awards] gives a lot of young creators a nice boost of confidence, a nice piece of validation and especially because big brands like DStv are backing all of this, is just fantastic. It helps with recognition and with amplification and lets a lot of content creators know that what they are doing is right and encourages us to keep going,” said Donovan about the importance of the platform for today’s local creators.
When asked how he approaches a piece of content he creates, the accomplished comedian, content creator and presenter shared the following:
“My content creation journey always starts with a funny thought or idea that gets fleshed out on paper for a while. Once I have unpacked it and believe it will be funny enough, I will record it and make the necessary edits and final tweaks. I definitely use my stand-up comedy knowledge to create content that is more interesting while combining them with witty visuals.”
Providing advice for those who want to take their career further in content creation, Donovan said, “It’s really difficult and it takes a really long time so don’t think that success would be something you achieve overnight.”
He added, “That being said, when success does come, be prepared to handle that as people will be expecting a lot from you. You have to put the work in, and you have to show up every single day. Authenticity is your friend here. Finally, gear often doesn’t matter – a story is a lot more powerful than shooting on the latest camera.”
