creative sparks #5 - speed networking for film, design, and commercial creatives
Creative Sparks #5 in Amsterdam, An evening for people who make things happen...
Creative Sparks is a cozy, salon-style gathering for creatives across film, design, fashion, and culture to connect with people they actually want to meet and spark new ideas together. Events typically feature speakers or a panel tailored to the crowd and then a few speed networking rounds to get conversations flowing.
**Registration is required and must be approved to attend**
For this one the speakers are:
Stefano Di Pietro, PhD who will be giving a short talk on his experiences as an is an award-winning film director and documentary maker. His documentaries and fiction films explore pressing social and political themes. His work has earned recognition from the Berlin Independent Film Festival, FICTS Milan, and The Hague International Film Festival, and has been screened in over 30 countries. He has collaborated with the UN, UNESCO, and FIFA on projects addressing antisemitism, reconciliation, and education.
His latest film, War on Education (2024), distributed globally by the Oscar-winning Off The Fence and available on Amazon Prime in more than 20 countries, examines propaganda and education in the Ukrainian-Russian conflict, with recent screenings at the Council of Europe and the European Parliament.
🎺 Kody Chambers, a composer, music supervisor, and founder of Hydration Music, a bespoke-first studio creating soundtracks that hydrate the soul. Trained as a jazz trumpeter and producer, he blends organic instrumentation with modern production to craft emotionally rich sonic worlds that elevate story and image.
Originally from Michigan and raised in Toronto, he studied in New York before relocating to Amsterdam. Recent collaborations include lebron james × Hennessy for Wieden + Kennedy, Tommy Hilfiger, Hublot, and several short films. He'll speak about how ones background gives shape to what you offer as creative.
How It Works:
Apply to join using the link below.
We’ll confirm your spot if you're a good fit for this edition.
Selected attendees will receive final event details and a guest list before the night.
We’ll start the evening with a short, inspiring talk by a guest then dive into a series of structured speed dating rounds — followed by informal networking with drinks.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
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P.S We may take a few photos during the event to share on our social media or with speakers and sponsors to use on their channels. If you’d rather not be in any pictures, feel free to let us know on the day or send us a note on luma.