How They Built a 250M+ Views Gen Z Media Empire | Neptune3

Today on Crea8torium, we sit down with two-thirds of the creative force behind Neptune3 Studios — Jesi and Jemima Damina. Neptune3 is the production universe behind Best Friends in the World, a coming-of-age web series that has pulled tens of millions of views and built one of the most devoted fanbases in African digital content.

They started with a shoestring budget, armed mostly with grit, passion, and purpose. In this episode, we get into what it actually takes to build a storytelling empire from scratch, DIY creativity, and how they've stayed true to their voice as the stakes have grown.

CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:46 How It Started 00:07:24 Starting YouTube 00:09:39 Trial & Error 00:13:02 Choosing Stories 00:18:47 Theme Communication 00:20:58 Handling Demand 00:23:47 What People Want 00:27:05 Being Self Taught 00:29:04 Collaboration 00:39:42 Creative Process 00:45:57 Passion 00:48:27 Systems 00:51:29 Multiple Passions 00:54:30 Film vs Content 01:03:33 Music in Film 01:06:29 Virality 01:17:42 Inner Critic 01:21:18 Leading Others 01:25:35 High Standards 01:28:45 Risky Decisions 01:30:21 Preparedness 01:34:14 YouTube Advice CONNECT WITH NEPTUNE3 YouTube: Instagram: CREA8TORIUM CIRCLE: If this content sparked something in you, Crea8torium Circle is where you build on it. It's our private membership for creators ready to apply what they’re learning, get sharper guidance, and build alongside people operating with real commitment.

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