Today we’d like to introduce you to Scott Bigos.
Hi Scott, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
In Middle School I was a skateboarder and I made skate videos. In high school I made funny videos with my friends. I went to film school at Temple. Made a movie after that. Made more sketches. Eventually got on Titktok.
I was a wedding videographer for 10 years before getting consistent with youtube and monetizing it. I need the threat of no retirement/no health insurance/no long term plan to make me lock in. I am and advocate for artists not having a backup plan
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Every project is a struggle. The biggest struggle was gathering people top help and collaborate before I found success. A lot of friends I made videos with in high school and college did not really believe in the dream in the way I did.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I write, direct, and edit comedy sketches and short films. I’m most proud of how different all my sketches are from each other. If you look at the thumbnails of my page you will see a wide variety of people and locations, and if you watch my sketches you will find a wide variety of concepts. I have never prioritized views and popularity over what I want to express.
What sets me apart is that I bring a filmmaking sensibility in the modern vertical short form sketch comedy landscape- which is heavily dominated by people doing relatable character work filmed on a phone.
Can you tell us more about what you were like growing up?
I always wanted to be silly. I never wanted to grow up. I realized in elementary school that I would not be a kid forever and made an active effort to be present and enjoy it. When kids would say things like “I can’t wait to drive a car” I would think -Why? That day will come eventually. You’re only a kid now. I also remember discovering patience as a child. I remember having the thought- “If I can decide right now to be a patient person, my whole life will be easier” I was like 9 years old and I am very grateful that I came to that realization so young.
I skateboarded because it’s and individual creative expression with no coach. Making videos was funny because making stuff in general was fun. I actually wanted to be an inventor.
I was a prankster in high school and responsible for more than 1 senior prank.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://cheeseparade.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheeseparade.tv/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheeseparade.tv
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CheeseParade
