Ep 470: Welcoming Taylor Mason, Worn & Wound’s New Media Director
Summary
Worn & Wound welcomes new media director Taylor Mason, a filmmaker known for his documentary on watchmaker Giles Clement. The hosts discuss recent projects, including the Wind-Up Watch Fair anniversary film and the Laurier acquisition video, while sharing first impressions of the Tudor North Flag and Laurier Falcon. Mason also details his background in cinematography and his volunteer work creating legal documentaries for Brooklyn Defender Services.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Jones & Horan Horological Auctions
Introducing Taylor Mason, new media director
Taylor's current watch and collection history
Laurier watch releases and community reactions
Reviewing the new Tudor North Flag
Zach's Ming watches and office banter
Taylor's filmmaking background and watch history
The Giles Clement documentary and its impact
Taylor's career as a director of photography
Filmmaking interests and underdog stories
Documentary work with Brooklyn Defender Services
The challenges of freelance filmmaking
Producing the Windup Watch Fair video
Reflections on the Windup Fair documentary
Creating the Laurier acquisition announcement video
Interview techniques and connecting with subjects
Future content goals and storytelling in watches
Taylor's current watch collecting interests
Transition to full-time work and team dynamics
Cultural recommendations from the team
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