Meet Hollywood Monday: Recent Episodes
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We discuss with people behind the camera about what it takes to make it in the creative town of Hollywood and succeed.
Elesia Marie, is the CEO and Executive Producer of Purple Hair Productions. She started her own production company about ten years ago. She began to writing a screenplay called ZOMBEEZ. As a filmmaker, her goal is to develop a lucrative film industry in Northwest Florida that is committed to promotes local talent.
Writer, producer, director, and content creator Rojé Augustin established Breaknight Films to produce content for a range of formats, including digital media, social media, commercial media, and podcast series. Rojé began her career at the New York Daily News, where she wrote for the lifestyle publication BET Weekend Magazine. She then moved to television, first at CBS New Productions in cable documentary features, then to ABC News 20/20 with Barbara Walters and John Stossel, Primetime with Diane Sawyer, and Good Morning America Weekend Edition, as a journalist and producer.
Sadie Dean is the Editor of Script Magazine and writes the screenwriting column, Take Two, for Writer’s Digest print magazine. She is also the co-host of the Reckless Creatives podcast. Sadie is a writer and filmmaker based in Los Angeles, and received her Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting from The American Film Institute.
Marlon is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. Marlon teaches at Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at NYU, The New School of Jazz and Contemporary Music, The Seamless Voice and was a former professor of voice at Berklee College of Music. As a session and touring singer, he has worked with a variety of artists such as Michael Jackson, Lauryn Hill, Billy Joel, Sting, Darius Ruckert, Donald Brown, Joe Henderson, Ron Carter, Shawn, Nine Inch Nails, Jane Siberry, Shania Twain, Vanessa Williams, Julee Cruise, Sting, Martha Wash, Freddie Jackson, Jeffrey Osbourne, Tramaine Hawkins, Peabo Bryson, Dance Theatre of Harlem, and Ronald K. Brown.
Shannon O’Dowd is an on-camera host, live presenter, and commercial actress. She has been working on both sides of the camera for over a decade.
Talent manager Erin, Record label owner Babyllon, and singer songwriter Kendra all talk about how to make it in the music industry today. They answer questions: What does a manager do? Why an artist needs a manager? How to get a record label interested in your work? How to write a song? and how to collaborate?
Jada Buford is a young film maker. Her specialty is documentary. She is a citizen of the world. Hear how that translates into beautiful on camera footage.
Diane Christiansen Coaching has been voted THE BEST acting class for Kids & best acting class for Teens in Los Angeles 2 years in a row by the Backstage West Readers’ Choice Awards. For Diane and her instructors, there is no greater joy than seeing our students succeed as actors.
Have you ever wanted to know what it takes to catch the attention of manager? How do you make money at creative jobs? Who advocates for the creative interest? What questions should a creative ask before signing the deal?
Since then he has worked as a full-spectrum filmmaker in both Television and Film and most recently in Animation. A Director, Writer and Producer, his work has received awards and nominations including a Daytime Emmy nod for the Amazon Original Dark/Web series and a Scottish BAFTA nomination for Karen Gillan's The Party's Just Beginning
Isabella Blake-Thomas has been in the industry since 2006 and is very experienced in all aspects of filmmaking. She currently plays Princess January in Disney's "Secret Society of Second Born Royals"
Johnny Keatth got married young, but he still found his way to success. Keith started a podcast just for actors. He also started and acting career as his third career make over. www.actors2020podcast.com
Lois Vossen is the Executive Producer of Independent Lens and has been with the show since its inception as a primetime series on PBS. Lois is responsible for commissioning new films, programming the series and working with filmmakers on editorial and broadcast issues.
Jenny left a technical career to pursue her dreams. They were rooted in hollywood but not in front of the camera rather behind it. She enjoyed writing about movies. Now she works with the independent spirit awards.
Paul campanella is an acting coach that turns out stupendous actors. He is an amazing teacher with a phenomenal success rate. He also plays music and acts himself.
Linda Chapman has devoted her life to the craft of acting. She works with the New York Theater Workshop. She also has her own passion in writing and acting. If you are trying to improve your craft or just want to learn take a moment to listen to this episode.
Bonnie works with parents of young actors, and young adult actors, to help them transform frustration and confusion into knowledge and confidence, so they can build an acting career safely and successfully
Currently Linda is co-owner with Chas Cowing of Access Talent, a boutique agency specializing in voice-overs and spoken word.
Velvet works both in front and behind the lens. Being behind the camera gives her control. It allows me to speak and to share beauty which has a tendency to be overlooked. It gives her the power to make dreams a reality.
Thomas is famous for his Thor impersation, but do you know he produces large volumes of content for the inner nerd in all of us. Watch out in this video for a Thor appearance.
Dori is the part owner of the Broadway Network Podcast. She has had an illustrious career and she stops by the women's cave to ex
Dajuan comes back to explain further on the challenges of acting and the sucesses. He also chats about the power of positivity and mental mindset.
The writer's room of Intersection stops by the womens' cave to talk about their show and what happens in a writer's room. They talk about collaborating to write the best script.
Amy Lyndon is a premiere acting coach. If you want to get booked you go to Amy's class. we are joined by Tonya Todd as our co-host. Amy has a new brand I am enough brand. Check out the brand and hear the story of how it began. https://www.thelyndontechnique.com/i-am-enough-collection
Terry Gau has a rage for explaining therefore she stopped by the women's cave to explain her successful career as screenwriter, author, and a board member of the James River Writers group. Of course she explains so much more.
She has developed new series pilots with Netflix, FX, 20th TV Studios, and ABC Signature. Her past credits include co-executive producing and writing the historic first season of Fox’s megahit series Empire. In addition, she’s written and produced for ABC’S Nashville, FX’s Justified, ABC’s Revenge, and NBC’s Life.
Richard Wisker known for his childhood acting in portrayal of characters like Liam, being in the cast of Tracy Beaker,Dani Harmer& his music. Richard is all grownup and talking about his career in both music and tv.
Lucy is a dedicated self-starter in hollywood. They say it is one of the toughest towns to make it in. Lucy gives practical tips on how to get ahead. Listen as she explains what it takes to make it in Hollywood.
Anu is a television director, she worked on numerous shows including The Other Two (Comedy Central), Nora from Queens starring Awkwafina (Comedy Central), Mixed-ish (ABC), and First Wives Club (BET+). She also is the Director and Executive Producer of Adult Swim's, Soft Focus with Jena Friedman.She is the recipient of the 2020 NYC Women’s Fund for Media, Music, and Theatre, a 2018 Big Vision Empty Wallet Fellow.
You've probally seen TK Watkins on the red carpet interviewing your favorite star. Maybe you have found her organic products, either way TK Watkins is a luminary in the arts
Megan was a staff writer on the series finale of TRANSPARENT and the upcoming series LOVE LIFE from HBOMax, starring Anna Kendrick and produced by Paul Feig.Megan has made a success of her career in Hollywood.
Meg owns new south productions. She is known for her ability to work seamlessly between comedy and drama. She recently recurred on Nickelodeon's comedy AwesomenessTV. Last year she wrapped two independent features Amnesia and Brad's Untitled Winter Project. She is currently developing a new project.
Laura is an actress, producer, and podcaster. She is best known for her roles in Mad Men and The Bold and the Beautiful. Her dog acts as well. You can catch Laura buckles hosting her podcast says who and hear from working successful actors.
Sue Sheridan is the founder and sole driving force behind Opaque Management. Sue started her business after spending time in the business and seeing the good and ugly sides of the camera. She calls the talent her family.
Tonya Todd is a regular working actor and the educational chair of the henderson writing group. In her spare time when she has some she reviews theatre, and writes books.