5 Questions with ELM Supervising Producer Michael Moates

1.What’s your personality type? (Refer to this website)

I’ve actually done this test before – I’m an INFJ – the Advocate. I identify very deeply with many of the quotes on the description page. Two here:

  • “they aim to never lose sight of what truly matters – not according to other people or society at large but according to their own wisdom and intuition.”

  • “INFJ personalities might come across as somewhat reserved, but they are fueled by a profound internal passion. Stimulated by deep, reflective thought and an enormous amount of empathy, they dedicate themselves to the pursuit of purpose.”

2.Where do you draw inspiration from to create (Name a film/artist/blog/band etc..)?

  • Fundamentally, I’m an intensely curious person. So my desire to create comes from a desire to understand and experience…to get outside myself a bit. I chose to get into this field because I wanted to meet people very different from myself and tell their stories in a beautiful way.

  • A lot of my inspiration comes from short documentaries and amazing photojournalists. I also travel as much as I can and this allows me to reflect and gain perspective on my own life as well as come to understand other people and cultures.

3. Say you’re independently wealthy and don’t have to work, what would you do with your time?

I’d travel to every country in the world, taking photos and meeting people. After that, I’d start a media company to put out documentaries on global current events so the world can stay aware of, be inspired by, and feel connected to the full breadth of the human experience.

4. What is something unique about you that few people know?

I’m an Eagle Scout

5. What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?

Be a little bit better than you were yesterday.