100 episodes
Surviving Hollywood Surviving Hollywood
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4.5 • 28 Ratings
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Johnny Rey Diaz. Aaron Arnold. Austin Arnold. Remember those names. Because soon they will be in flashing lights on Hollywood Blvd...or will they? We are three working actors and filmmakers talking about our highs and lows as we pursue a career in the film/TV industry. We are not experts, just a couple of friends having fun on the journey. Each week we will have various guest industry pros that know a little more than we do. Our guests will include everyone from well-known actors and directors to comedians and agents. We chat about how they got started, the challenges they faced and the secret to creating a career and "SURVIVING" in Hollywood.
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Making an Award-Winning Short Film [Henry Burge]
Episode 108. If you didn't attend Pasadena Film Festival this year then you totally missed out! Especially on seeing the winner of the "BEST SHORT FILM." This year it went to a short film that we totally loved called "Bobby," which was written, directed and starred Henry Burge. Today he joined us on the pod and broke down his production process, funding and how this short got him in talks with a rep at UTA.
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Pasadena Film Festival Experience
Episode 107. Our good buddy Brian Shakti joins us on the pod to talk about finally being back in-person at film festivals and our experience at the Pasadena International Film Festival. We had 2 films playing at the festival and we share how they were received, the best parts of the festival and how Johnny ended up winning "Best Actor" at PIFF.
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Acting in The Suicide Squad [Gerardo Davila]
Episode 106. Joining us on the podcast is actor Gerardo Davila. He worked with Johnny several years ago on a feature film they shot in Texas. Today we talked about his work in the new film "The Suicide Squad." He talks to us about working with director James Gunn, the audition process and his acting career.
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Our Film Festival Premiere
Episode 105. We were on a bit of a hiatus cause we were all so busy, but today's episode we are giving you a quick update in our busy lives and also letting you know that the short films we produced and directed will be playing at two upcoming film festivals. Here is the info:
Pasadena Film Festival:
Easters Eggs - Friday Sept 10th @ 6pm
Instant Gratification - Wed Sept 15th @ 8pm
Noho Cinefest
Letter From God - Friday Oct 1st @ 5pm
Instant Gratification - Wed Oct 6th @ 6pm -
Writer/Creator of The Shade Room [Angie Nwandu]
Episode 104. In today's episode we are joined by the talented Angelica Nwandu. She is the creator of the hugely successful, "The Shade Room." She talks to us about how she came up with the idea, how it grew to a massive success and how she is currently writing and producing a feature film called, JuJu, with Issa Rae and LaLa Anthony.
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Feature Film Director Gino McKoy [Lumina]
Episode 103. In today's pod we are joined by film director Gino McKoy. He talks to us about directing his first full sci-fi feature film, LUMINA, shot entirely in Morocco and starring Eric Roberts. He explains the details behind acquiring funding, having to change his entire cast and shooting in another country.
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Hollywood - Land of Dreams
These are all the stories of the trials and tribulations of those seeking fame, fortune, and the attention of paparazzis. While there are no shortcuts to success, the stories and tips the three hosts and their guests share will help anyone who has come to the land of the stars seeking success.