Explore every episode of the podcast Once Upon A Film Industry
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finding The Good Place with Bambadjan Bamba | 03 May 2021 | 00:59:47 | |
On this week's episode of Once Upon A Film Industry we have award winning actor Bambadjan Bamba. You've seen him on The Good Place, Black Panther, I Think I Love My Wife and more. He's also the leading immigration activist as he came out as undocumented in 2017 to great applause and scrutiny. He's spoken on CNN, MSNBC about his story in hopes of empowering other undocumented individuals and he has had major success in doing so. | |||
| A Director Prepares... with Soma Helmi | 26 Apr 2021 | 01:02:32 | |
On this episode of Once Upon A Film Industry we have filmmaker Soma Helmi. Soma is originally from Bali and she's already done commercials for Google, Chevrolet, short films, and a TV series THE DEAD GIRLS DETECTIVE AGENCY you can watch now on Snap Originals (SnapChat original content) and much more. She talks a lot about what it takes to be a working director in Hollywood. | |||
| How to Start with Nothing with Jamal Hodge | 15 Feb 2021 | 00:38:21 | |
On this week's episode we have Director, Writer, Producer Jamal Hodge. He had a rough start to his life but he never used any of it as an excuse. He built his career from the ground up and he is now a multiple award winning filmmaker who's directed television shows, made a feature film and has even inspired many inner city children with his mentoring. | |||
| Filmmaking 101 with Adam Skelter | 08 Feb 2021 | 00:49:51 | |
Adam is a a dynamic filmmaker. He's a screenwriter, director, producer, animator, storyboard artist and film educator. He's worked at the biggest studios and he's worked on the smallest films. He knows the ins and outs of Hollywood through his many years of experience. We touch on everything from pitching to execs, to script structure, to the mentality of what it takes to last in this industry. | |||
| How to Find Success Outside Los Angeles with Len Gibson | 01 Feb 2021 | 00:44:06 | |
On this week's episode we have influential producer and filmmaker Len GIbson. He owns GoMedia productions and is the founder of the Peachtree Village International Film Festival in Atlanta. He talks to us about what's it like to find success in Hollywood without living there and the process of developing a film from script to distribution. | |||
| Breaking In as an International Filmmaker with Analisa Moreno | 25 Jan 2021 | 00:34:47 | |
Analisa Moreno is a Panamanian filmmaker and she's already beginning to make her mark in Hollywood. With an award winning short currently airing on Shorts.TV Analisa is just getting started but her wisdom is beyond her years. She has a bright future ahead. | |||
| The 8 Hour Work Day with Kelly Perine | 18 Jan 2021 | 00:46:32 | |
Kelly Perine is a legendary actor from shows like One on One and The Drew Carey Show. He's a veteran of the film industry for over 25 years and he has a lot more fuel left to keep him going. | |||
| How to Stay Prolific in Hollywood with Nell Teare | 11 Jan 2021 | 00:55:23 | |
Nell Teare is a veteran filmmaker who has made over 100 projects in 7 years. Yes, you read correctly. She also talks about the power of mentorship, the difference between a good note and a bad note, and a bunch more. | |||
| How to Break Into Commercials with Stefan Dezil | 04 Jan 2021 | 00:37:37 | |
Stefan Dezil is a multi talented filmmaker who works for a commercial production company where he hires directors for commercials. We talk about everything from how exactly the world of commercials works to the film industry at large. | |||
| From Grammy Awards to Making Movies with Mauli B. | 28 Dec 2020 | 00:55:16 | |
Mauli B. is a grammy award wining song writer and vocal coach to the stars (Ariana Grande, Gladys Knight, Katy Perry, Ke$ha, Chris Brown, Boyz II Men, Fergie, Ne-Yo). So when he decided to make a period feature film based on a real life person he was met with many hurdles. | |||
| I Made A Feature Film During The Pandemic with Jessa Zarubica | 21 Dec 2020 | 00:49:42 | |
We sat down with Jessa Zarubica. Up and coming Writer, director, producer with several projects slated for 2021. Including a feature film she shot entirely during the Covid-19 Pandemic and directed over Zoom! She lets us know how she did it, and it definitely wasn't easy. Jessa is also an advocate for female filmmakers so if you want a pep talk or some advice on the film industry, you can DM Jessa on her instagram @jajajtz. | |||
| Making Your Documentaries Work For You with André Robert Lee | 14 Dec 2020 | 01:08:53 | |
André Robert Lee is a prolific filmmaker, activist, and educator that has made a name for himself with his provocative social commentary documentaries on race, class and the justice system. We talk about two of his most profound works, The Prep School Negro and Virtually Free and how he has managed to monetize these films in a unique way. | |||
| Enjoying the Journey with Gerald Webb | 19 Apr 2021 | 00:46:39 | |
On this week's episode of Once Upon A Film Industry we have Emmy nominated producer Gerald Webb. Gerald is also an actor and filmmaker with an iMDB list that seemingly goes on forever. His wealth of knowledge and wisdom in the film industry comes from years of high quality experience. | |||
| How I went from Theater Acting to Film with Julianna Robinson | 07 Dec 2020 | 00:39:56 | |
Julianna Robinson is an award winning actress who has worked in Hollywood for over a decade. She started out very much as a theater actress and has worked her way into movies. | |||
| How I Got In A TV Writer's Room with Kendra Chanae Chapman | 30 Nov 2020 | 00:57:35 | |
Kendra Chanae Chapman is an accomplished Television writer who's worked on Designated Survivor, Emergence, and the upcoming Power: Book V (Tommy Spinoff of Power). She tells us how she went from receptionist to one of Hollywood's up and coming Television writers. She also gives us a behind the scenes look of what it's like to be in the writing room of a TV show. | |||
| How I Got My Film On Netflix with Otoja Abit | 10 Nov 2020 | 00:59:37 | |
Otoja Abit is a New York based filmmaker who started out as a Division 1 college basketball player. He then went ino acting where he's played alongside Al Pacino, Chris Noth and even played transgender pioneer Marsha P Johnson in Roland Emmerich's Stonewall. | |||
| On the Brink with Kristian Mercado | 11 Apr 2021 | 01:00:35 | |
On this week's episode of Once Upon A Film Industry we have Kristian Mercado. If you haven't heard his name trust us, you will. He's already worked with stars like Hannibal Buress, Hasan Minaj, Awkwafina, The Black Pumas and more. He's been to SXSW FIVE TIMES and has won the jury Award TWICE. Kristian is on his way to being a household name and once you listen to this episode, and hear how he thinks and how he operates, you'll see why. | |||
| The Write Script with Jessica Tanner | 29 Mar 2021 | 00:50:55 | |
On this week's episode of Once Upon A Film Industry we have script consultant, Jessica Tanner. She owns the company The Write Script and she is one of the few successful black owned script consultant companies operating today. We get really into the specifics of what makes a good script and the business behind getting eyeballs on your screenplay. | |||
| New Hollywood with Evette Vargas | 22 Mar 2021 | 01:03:19 | |
On this week's episode we have powerhouse filmmaker, teacher and mentor, Evette Vargas. Not only is she an experienced and successful filmmaker, she runs her own writers lab with The Writers Room 5050, where she helps writers fine tune their skills and achieve their goals. She is a huge advocate for BIPOC filmmakers and Latinx filmmakers with her Clubhouse room "New Hollywood." Be on the look out for Evette Vargas, she is a name in Hollywood you really need to know. | |||
| When You Really, Really Love Movies with Matt Rosen | 15 Mar 2021 | 00:45:54 | |
On this week's episode we have manager and major cinephile, Matt Rosen. He watched over 291 films in 2020. We talked with him about what it takes to be a manager, how he gets his clients, and his favorite movies of all time. | |||
| Emergency Acting with Daniel de Weldon | 08 Mar 2021 | 00:57:15 | |
On this week's episode of Once Upon A Film Industry we had a conversation with actor Daniel de Weldon. He is an artist of the highest order and he broke down his method not only for acting but for the business of acting. | |||
| Believe in Yourself First with Michele Weaver | 01 Mar 2021 | 00:53:36 | |
On this week's episode we have actress Michele Weaver. She's been the lead on TV shows Love Is... and Council of Dads on NBC. She sat down with us to talk about her journey in the industry, the ups, the downs, how spirituality influences her decision on roles, the power of believing in yourself and much more. | |||
| The Business of Film with Leanne Melissa Bishop and Michael Mason | 22 Feb 2021 | 00:45:47 | |
On this week's episode we have Leanne Melissa Bishop and Michael Mason. They are the co-owners of Penguin Pictures, a Canadian based production company that's ready to make waves in the industry. The married couple sat down with us to talk the business side of film, film finance, and the up and down journey that lead them to where they are today. | |||