Live Interview Storytelling
Field-ready production built for community events, creator conversations, and branded moments that need authentic energy.
Resume 2026
Cody Cochran
Multimedia Entrepreneur · Community Leader · Platform BuilderVisionary entrepreneur and multimedia professional with deep expertise in film production, videography education, platform development, and B2B media agency services. Founder of Cochran Films and the Course Creator Academy ecosystem, operating as Creator Collective, empowering creatives through high-quality production, education, and cloud-based workflow tools across Atlanta's vibrant creative community. Builder of multiple digital platforms including DJs Need Luv 2 and Bizzi Cloud. Skilled in leading-edge multimedia technology, leadership excellence, innovative app design, and scalable SaaS development.
Portfolio Highlights
Impactful Visuals, Built With Strategy
Witness the artistry behind impactful visuals. This selected work spans compelling corporate narratives and electrifying live events, redefining production excellence and strategic engagement across short films, corporate videos, educational content, and event coverage.
Production Excellence
Every project is crafted with attention to detail, visual polish, and strategic alignment with client goals.
100+
Delighted clients served across Atlanta and beyond.
500+
Successful projects delivered across production, education, and campaigns.
24/7
Support available around the clock for every client.
B2B
Media systems designed for businesses, founders, nonprofits, and creative teams.
Black Business Campaign Media
High-impact campaign visuals designed to move audiences, strengthen community engagement, and support measurable goals.
Russell Center Family Matters
Narrative-driven production using location, motion, and pacing to give organizations a polished visual identity.
Community Event Documentation
Professional capture for conferences, panels, and partner events where clean coverage and fast storytelling matter.
Cochran Films
Course Creator Academy
Creator Collective
Bizzi Cloud
DJs Need Luv 2
Shawnta Hooks
Industry Experience
CEO & Founder
Dec 2024 – Present
Atlanta, GA
- Oversee all aspects of film production and client projects, ensuring premium-quality deliverables across corporate, commercial, and documentary verticals.
- Build and maintain long-term client relationships through tailored media solutions and strategic storytelling.
- Lead a team of videographers, editors, and creative professionals, fostering a high-output, collaborative studio culture.
- Direct business development, brand positioning, and market expansion for the Cochran Films brand.
Founder & CEO — Course Creator Academy DBA: Creator Collective
Aug 2024 – Present
Atlanta, GA
- Established an educational platform and media brand empowering creators with videography, cinematography, and film production skills through in-person and online courses.
- Operates as Creator Collective, a full-service B2B media agency offering production, brand storytelling, content strategy, and campaign services to businesses and organizations.
- Developed a mobile app for course access, community engagement, and creative learning resource delivery.
- Built and launched DJs Need Luv 2 (djsneedluv2.com), a dedicated digital platform connecting DJs with opportunities, bookings, and a creator-focused community.
- Architected and launched Bizzi Cloud (bizzicloud.io), an all-in-one cloud storage and workflow platform purpose-built for creative professionals and production teams.
- Secured and executed campaign support for The RICE Way Challenge, contributing to approximately $75,000 raised toward a $100,000 community fundraising goal for Black-owned businesses.
Founder — CLC Collective
Nov 2024 – Present
CLC Collective
Atlanta, GA
- Established a media powerhouse umbrella organization dedicated to elevating stories and empowering creatives across multiple brand verticals.
- Oversees Cochran Films and Course Creator Academy/Creator Collective as part of the collective's portfolio.
- Coordinated strategic partnerships to enhance service offerings and expand market reach across brands.
Co-Owner & Media Director
Jan 2020 – Dec 2024
Back in FX
Douglasville, GA
- Produced, directed, and edited client content using industry-standard Sony FX-series cameras, GODOX lighting, and DJI aerial systems.
- Designed and managed the company website, digital marketing funnel, and client-facing brand assets.
- Created invoices, proposals, and client quotes; managed full production lifecycle from brief to delivery.
- Spearheaded online and offline business promotion, growing brand visibility across the metro Atlanta market.
Director of Photography
Aug 2023 – Apr 2024
iHeart Podcast — Storytime with Legendary Jerry
Atlanta, GA
- Captured podcast episodes across multiple locations for the iHeart Radio network.
- Designed and implemented custom lighting setups for varying production environments.
- Operated advanced audio and video equipment during One Music Fest coverage.
Documentary Filmmaker
Aug – Sep 2023
Rogue Society Mini Documentary
Douglasville, GA
- Led all production departments, lighting, audio, camera operation, and editing, for a short-form documentary highlighting the Rogue Society clothing brand.
Videographer
Jul 2021 – Jan 2022
Andre Dickens Mayoral Campaign
Atlanta, GA
- Filmed and edited promotional videos driving campaign outreach and voter engagement.
- Documented Mayoral race events, building a comprehensive content archive for the campaign team.
- Collaborated with campaign staff to produce media that moved audiences and built momentum.
Campaign & Brand Highlights
Social Campaign Strategist & Content Builder
Ongoing
Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE)
Atlanta, GA
- Contributed to promotional execution for The RICE Way Challenge, a community-centered fundraising initiative supporting Black-owned businesses, helping move the campaign toward a $75,000 milestone of a $100,000 goal.
- Operated in a storytelling-driven campaign environment where messaging consistency and audience connection drove performance.
Campaign Strategist — Development Phase
Ongoing
Inner Audit System with Shawntá Hooks
Atlanta, GA
- Supporting launch positioning of a performance regulation system for high performers, shaping messaging, digital presentation, audience education, and campaign structure for rollout.
Film, Content, and Brand Education
Through a partnership and co-ownership role with Creator Collective, Cody helps ambitious entrepreneurs in the media space build real production skills, stronger brands, and repeatable content systems across videography, photography, editing, and business-focused creative education.
Film
Hands-on production guidance for creators learning how to plan, shoot, light, and tell stronger stories.
Content
Education built around consistent content creation, audience trust, and platform-ready delivery.
Brand
Strategic coaching for entrepreneurs turning creative skills into clear offers and recognizable positioning.
Platform
A business and media growth ecosystem helping creators learn, organize, find opportunities, and build stronger careers.
Full Creator Ecosystem
More than a community.
A platform for creative growth.
Creator Collective helps creators make more money, get more organized, access better opportunities, and operate with the confidence of a real creative business. It blends education, networking, business tools, brand development, marketplace potential, and premium media agency support into one ecosystem for ambitious videographers, photographers, editors, DJs, podcasters, and creative entrepreneurs.
Learn
Practical training across production, editing, content creation, pricing, client communication, and business growth.
Earn
Access to real gigs, brand work, business requests, local opportunities, and marketplace-style creator matching.
Operate
Tools and workflows for project organization, job listings, client intake, invoices, requests, and admin systems.
Scale
Brand development, safer client workflows, templates, resources, and agency-level support for serious creators.
80% Of Videography Basics In 20 Minutes
A practical entry point for creators who want to understand the core fundamentals behind stronger video production.
SD FIRST, SHOOT SECOND
A workflow-focused lesson for media entrepreneurs learning how to protect footage and think like professionals on set.
STAY FOCUSED, NOT DISTRACTED
Brand and mindset education for ambitious creators balancing creativity, consistency, and business growth.
The Smile Campaign
A campaign-driven example of how Creator Collective blends message, visuals, and emotional clarity for audience connection.