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  • Harris Goldberg shares his journey to success in the world of filmmaking, working with Hollywood stars along the way. A must-watch for any cinephile or aspiring filmmaker!

    Harris Goldberg shares his journey to success in the world of filmmaking, working with Hollywood stars along the way. A must-watch for any cinephile or aspiring filmmaker!writer/director Harris Goldberg who started doing stand-up at age sixteen.

    When the time came to head to Hollywood, upon his arrival in LA, he sold his first screenplay within a week and was then signed to William Morris the week after.

    Twenty-five studio films later he scored his biggest success with Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo in 1999 with Rob Schneider, then The Master of Disguise in 2002 starring Dana Carvey and produced by Adam Sandler.

    Harris went onto direct "Where's Angelo" starring Michael Madsen, Beverely D'Angelo and Robert Forster in 2003, which premiered at The Hollywood and Santa Barbara Film Festivals.

    He went on to write the autobiographical "Numb," his directorial feature debut. Starring Matthew Perry where it premiered at The Tribeca Film Festival and winning Best Feature Audience Awards in Chicago and the O-Hi Film Festival.

    Harris Goldberg veered into television writing pilots for top networks such as HBO, NBC, ABC and others.

  • Ladies and gentlemen, documentary filmmaker Matthew Miele’s newest film BOB MACKIE: NAKED ILLUSION is a must see film. I want to watch it again and again, because there is so much to see and learn when it comes to the man that made us watch the red carpet shows, because of we want to see what everyone is wearing.

    Bob Mackie is best known for his iconic costume designs for many entertainers and artists such as Cher, Elton John, Carol Burnett, Tina Turner, Marilyn Monroe, PINK, and many more. Over the years, he has transformed the way fashion is perceived on screen, dressing iconic characters in films such as Barbie. He has even dressed Barbie.

    This incredible film documentary examines Bob’s unique upbringing, those whom he has held dear within his inner circle, and the familial surprises in his life that have all contributed to the optimism and audacity present in his work.

    This film does turn back time and it shows us that Hollywood is still full of sequins, rhinestones, and the naked illusion that can only be made from the talented hands of the fashion icon, legend and genius of Bob Mackie.

    About the Guest

    Film director Matthew Miele is a storyteller above all else, Matthew has drawn upon his various experiences in music composition, publishing, and screenwriting to become a successful producer and director of critically acclaimed, and internationally renowned, feature-length documentaries.

    Past films include Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf’s, Harry Benson: Shoot First, Always at The Carlyle and Alan Pakula: Going for Truth.

    Mr. Miele’s latest film release, Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion, chronicles the unprecedented six-decade career of award-winning costume designer Bob Mackie. Bob Mackie is best known for his iconic costume designs for many entertainers and artists such as Cher, Elton John, Carol Burnett, Tina Turner, Marilyn Monroe, PINK, and many more.

    Over the years, he has transformed the way fashion is perceived on screen, dressing iconic characters in films such as Barbie and turned the Barbie doll into a fashion icon.

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  • Ladies and gentlemen, Kelly Pike’s PICTURE DAY is about an Asian-American tomboy growing up on military bases struggles to fit in at a new school. When she decides to take control of her life, one small act of rebellion sparks a family crisis and forces her to face harsh realities about gender, power, and what it really means to find your place in this world.

    Sometimes a little rebellion and lead to the feeling of freedom and confidence. Everyone who has had the pleasure of seeing PICTURE DAY can relate to Casey’s mindset and emotions.

    About the Guest

    Kelly Pike is a recipient of a Director Guild Award "Award of Directing Excellence" and included on Austin Film Festival's "25 Screenwriters to Watch”. Her films have won awards at Cannes, Warsaw, Austin, Palm Springs International, and Savannah Film Festivals. Her work has earned recognition from PBS, NATO, and the Caucus for Producers, Writers & Directors and more. And she is an alum of the AFI Directing Workshop for Women.

    Her short, PICTURE DAY is a sensitive and timely film grounded in the domestic side of military life. It follows a young Asian-American tomboy growing up on Army bases and her small act of rebellion sparks a family crisis.

    This incredible film has qualified to be considered for the 2025 Oscars after winning awards from Academy qualifying Palm Springs International Film Festival and Warsaw International Film Festival.

    #shortfilms #shortfilm #pictureday #militarylife #gender #filmmakers #filmmaking #filmdirector #screenwriter #cinema #cinematography #asianamerican #asian #teenager #directorguildaward #oscars #academyawards

  • Ladies and gentlemen, Krit Komkrichwarakool ’s short AUGANIC shares the story of a couple who are financially struggling when one night they discover an unusual phenomenon that ultimately tests the boundaries of their relationship, bringing them closer than ever.

    AUGANIC has been Oscar-qualified for the 2025 Academy Awards and even though the basis of this film may seem strange to some, it’s all about the relationship.

    The cinematography is absolutely stunning, excellent acting and the music score is one of the best this current season of short films.

    About the Director

    Krit Komkrichwarakool is an award-winning Thai-Canadian director/writer based in Vancouver. His previous credits include PLANTONIC premiered at the Inside Out Film Festival and FREEFALL was the recipient of the 'Best Director' award at Moscow Shorts and also 'Best Short Film' nominee at the 2018 Leo Awards.

    His short AUGANIC shares the story of a couple who are financially struggling when one night they discover an unusual phenomenon that ultimately tests the boundaries of their relationship, bringing them closer than ever.

    This beautifully peculiar film has qualified to be considered for the 97th Academy Awards after winning the qualifying award at the Deadcenter Film Festival.

    #shortfilms #oscars #academyawards #kritkomkrichwarakool #filminterview #filmreview #moviereview #filmbreakdown #lgbtq #lovestory #gold #preciousmetal #intimacy #relationshipgoals #filmmakers #filmmaking #filmdirector #filmproduction #canada

  • Ladies and gentlemen, Kathy Reichs’ newest novel FIRE AND BONES is a must read for all fiction lovers and literary detectives. You will not be disappointed. After reading FIRE AND BONES, I want more!

    In FIRE AND BONES -- Forensic Anthropologist Temperance Brennan is called to Washington, DC, to investigate the remnants of a devastating fire—a job she expects will take her no more than a few days. Instead, the discovery of an unexpected body, one not killed by the blaze, in the hidden sub-basement of the home sends Tempe down a rabbit hole that gets deeper and twistier than she could have ever expected.

    FIRE AND BONES is available where all great books are sold and get your copy today. Head over to KathyReichs.com for all her books and more.

    About the Guest

    Multi-New York Times bestselling author Kathy Reichs. Her first novel DĂ©jĂ  Dead, published in 1997, won the Ellis Award for Best First Novel and was an international bestseller.

    Her newest offering, Fire and Bones is Kathy’s twenty-third novel featuring forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan. She was also a producer of Fox Television’s longest-running scripted drama, Bones, based on her work and her novels.

    She is one of very few forensic anthropologists certified by the American Board of Forensic Anthropology.

    #novel #newnovel #newbook #forensics #forensicanthropolgy #anthropology #burnvictim #arson #drama #thriller #suspensethriller #book #bookreader #bonestv #bondtvshow #temperancebrennan

  • Ladies and gentlemen, make it a note that when The Ghost Trap debuts, you have to go see it. We need more films like this one.

    When you combine love and tragedy you have a modern day version of Romeo & Juliet. Even though I have seen this wonderful film, I will be buying a ticket and watch it again in the movie theater.

    Zak Steiner's notable credits include THE PERFECT DATE on Netflix, NCIS on CBS, and starred HBO’s hit show EUPHORIA.

    He also had a supporting role in the reboot of WHITE MEN CAN'T JUMP which premiered on Hulu.

    #newmovie #theghosttrap #actor #acting #newrelease #maine #lobster #lobsterfisherman #lovestory #lovetriangle #NCIS #Euphoria #hulu #hbo #netflix

  • Ladies and gentlemen, the lives of incarcerated wildland firefighters are the subject of the exhilarating Oscar-qualifying short film FIRELINE. The story follows Otto as he grapples with the challenges of prison life and his desire to connect with his daughter against the backdrop of a forest fire. Th film highlights the pivotal role played by prison labor in California’s firefighting efforts and the limited opportunities for these individuals to pursue careers in firefighting upon reentering society.

    After being denied parole, Otto desperately tries to call his daughter while his crew combats a fire. Amidst the chaos of the field, an accident forces him to confront the true extent of his obligations.

    FIRELINE is an incredible short film, full of emotion, danger and a ray of hope that awaits Otto.

    My prayer is this film will help those incarcerated who are on the frontlines fighting fires protecting our communities will have a wider choice of career when reentering society.

    ABOUT THE GUESTS

    Robin Takao D’Oench and Bobby Soto.

    Robin is a writer/director/producer who is motivated to tell compelling, cinematic, and culturally diverse stories.

    His multi-award winning short TADAI-EMA, inspired by his family’s experiences during the Japanese American Internment, received a certificate of commendation from the city of San Francisco. The film screened at over a hundred festivals and events, was acquired by Comcast-Xfinity, Seed & Spark, Full Spectrum Pictures and is included in the Densho: Japanese American Legacy Resource Guide.

    Actor Bobby Soto has starred in the Amazon feature film, A MILLION MILES AWAY starring opposite Michael Peña and Rosa Salazar. He can also be seen in the multi-award winning film FLAMIN' HOT, directed by Eva Longoria. And can also be seen on Netflix's NARCOS.

    In 2020, Bobby was seen in Scott Teems' THE QUARRY, opposite Michael Shannon and Shea Whigham. Additionally, Bobby played the lead of David Ayer’s film THE TAX COLLECTOR opposite Shia LaBeouf.

    Robin’s newest short, FIRELINE is a story that follows Otto played by Bobby Soto as he grapples with the challenges of prison life and his desire to connect with his daughter against the backdrop of a forest fire.

    #oscars #academyawards #shortfilms #shortfilm #fireline #firefighters #prisonlabor #actor #bobbysoto #film #cinema #cinematography #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #california #forestfires

  • Ladies and gentlemen, LUKI AND THE LIGHTS is an animated short film with a message. A teaching tool to explain to children who’s parent or friend has ALS and what does it mean if someone has ALS.

    LUKI & THE LIGHTS shares a charming and touching story of a robot named LUKi who is slowly starting to malfunction. But even with the struggles ahead, LUKi demonstrates unwavering resilience, painting a vivid portrait of what it means to truly live and the power to find light even in the darkest of times. This poignant animated short was made to raise awareness of ALS as well as to create a platform for children to understand what the disease is. It has qualified to be considered for the 2025 Oscars.

    The story follows an active, charming, and upbeat robot named LUKi who enjoys hanging with friends. One day after work while playing soccer, Luki's arm begins to malfunction. After a trip to the doctor, LUKi is diagnosed with ALS.

    Cinematically, the 3D animation is again off-the-charts fantastic and your eyes just want to absorb every detail in the animation. The movements are so fluid, the colors are incredible and more importantly it brings the explanation of ALS to both children and adults with ease.

    Toby’s brilliance comes through by mimicking the exact movements or the lack thereof in those experiencing the beginning stages of ALS as well as the latter stages of the disease.

    ALS is still a misunderstood disease and one in which we still don’t know what the cause it. It can strike people in the prime of their life as well affecting those in their senior years.

    For more information, go to GlobalNeuroYCare.org for more information as well as ALS.org.

    LUKI AND THE LIGHTS is Oscar-qualified and one film I am keeping my eye on when the shortlist is announced.

    About Toby Cochran

    He's an animator genius Toby Cochran and his Oscar-qualifying animated short film LUKI AND THE LIGHTS.

    LUKI & THE LIGHTS shares a charming and touching story of a robot named LUKi who is slowly starting to malfunction. This poignant animated short was made to raise awareness of ALS as well as to create a platform for children to understand what the disease is.

    LUKI & THE LIGHTS is inspired by the true story of Sascha Groen and her husband Anjo Snijders who was diagnosed with ALS. To date, the film has taken home twenty awards.

    #animatedshortfilm #shortfilms #animation #animated #ALS #ALSawareness #health #wellness #cartoon #3Danimation #kidscartoon #oscars #academyawards

  • The main character in STOMACH IT, Joel (Jon Lee Richardson), fixates on objects left behind by the deceased such as a toy horse at an accidental shooting or a colorful toy at an overdose. Joel tries to detach by turning photos around, disposing of final meals, covering photos on mirrors, and covering personal objects like stuffed animals, but it doesn’t work. Joel has an incredibly difficult time trying to digest his trauma.

    STOMACH IT explores what happens when a sensitive soul struggles to cope with experiencing trauma on a daily basis.

    Emotions take residence within our physical selves, growing and rotting when not released, acting like a ticking time bomb. It asks the most fundamental of human questions: Do we have the guts to face our problems straight on or do we let them fester until they become something increasingly monstrous?

    Peter Klausner has worked with his close friend/ longtime cinematographer, Emily Tapanes. Her credits include The Morning Show (Apple TV+), A Man on the Inside (Netflix), The Sex Lives of College Girls (Max).

    And Peter also worked with his good friend/editor, Liam Molina. Whose credits include Fallout (Prime Video), Chief of War (Apple TV+), and The Mosquito Coast - Season 2 (Apple TV+).

    Jon Lee Richardson is an actor known for his roles in BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F, BUG, and I MET MY MURDERER ONLINE. Jon is currently studying at The Groundlings and creates weekly sketch comedy content with his wife, Vanessa.

    STOMACH IT is Peter Klausner’s fourth short film. A crime scene cleaner struggles with emotionally detaching from the deceased’s personal possessions. While on a late night job, he convinces himself a monstrous presence is toying with him.

    #crimescene #crimescenecleaner #drama #horror #mentalhealth #shortfilm #shortfilms #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #screenwriter #filmproduction #specialeffects #cinema #cinematography #truecrime

  • Ladies and gentlemen, Jamie O’Rourke’s Oscar-qualifying and IFTA winning short CALF, is about a sinister farm accident and eaves CĂĄit, the daughter with a terrible decision to make.

    CALF touches on its central theme of domestic abuse in a sensitive and considered manner and is a poignant exploration of shock, grief and trauma that delivers much-deserved catharsis. It poses tough questions for the audience. But there are never easy answers when a family is in the grip of abuse.

    CALF has it all as an award winning short film. The storyline is on point and when a story places questions into the audience with “What would I have done in that situation?” You have the makings of a winner.

    The cinematography is dark, a bit lifeless of color as it should be since domestic abuse only brings the colors of blood and bruises.

    The acting of both Isabelle and Kate bring an authenticity to the their roles as abused women, but also you see the glimpses of an inner strength that is born with the symbolism brought on by the calf in the barn.

    This film will cause you to think and one’s sins will not stay hidden in the dark for long. This film exposes those sins and brings them into the slow sunrise of an Irish farm.

    #oscars #academyawards #calf #screenwriter #shortfilm #shortfilms #film #domesticabuseawareness #cinema #cinematography #ireland #UK #drama #film #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #farmlife

  • Ladies and gentlemen, the short film ENDLING is told in a fictional documentary style, this charming film follows a documentary crew as they interview Richard (Dennis Dun), the man responsible for taking care of Pao Pao, the last surviving goldfish on earth.

    I love short films like ENDLING. They don’t follow any rules and the level of creativity is off the charts fun and endearing. This film is so enjoyable to watch, because we all know it’s fiction without having to be dramatic, sad, gut-wrenching or make us feel heartbroken.

    We can sit back and enjoy a film that just makes our day a little bit brighter, even if our day is lacking goldfish.

    Kelly Yu is a Swedish-born, New Orleans raised, Chinese-American writer and director. Her work is driven by a deep fascination with finding humanity in the absurd, as well as exploring complex familial relationships and cultural identity often through an "east-meets-west" lens.

    Her short films have screened at film festivals around the world, with her first short PLUM TOWN winning the Grand Jury Award at Boston Independent Film Festival, the NFFTY New Talent Award for 'Best Director Under 25.”

    Her second short film ENDLING was executive produced by Emmy award winning actress Lena Waithe and premiered at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival.

    Kelly Yu tells a profound story of mortality in her absurdist new short film. Told in a fictional documentary style, this charming film follows a documentary crew as they interview Richard played by actor Dennis Dun, the man responsible for taking care of Pao Pao, the last surviving goldfish on Earth.

    This incredible short film has qualified to be considered for the 2025 Oscars.

    #oscars #interview #filmbreakdown #endling #goldfish #documentary #film #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #animation #cinema #cinematography #storytelling #emmyawards #tribeca #hollyshorts #filmfestival #shortfilms #shortfilm

  • Ladies and gentlemen, HAMDARDI is a thrilling masterpiece of a short film. It’s longer than most at 25 minutes, but every minute mattered. Ashley Tabatabai tells the story of Ethan, a bereaved immigration officer struggling with his role in the system after meeting a young Iranian brother and sister detained during the travel ban.

    This short film has the feel of a high quality feature film. This film has the story, the acting, perfect casting and the cinematography is so good, nothing was missed. The camera movements helped tell the story without a word being spoken. Sometimes when there are language barriers, the look upon one’s face or in one’s eyes tells the story, it brings a scene or a moment to life.

    When one hears the phrase, “Trust the system”, if feels more like one has lost all control. No one will listen, because people today don’t treat each other like humans, just a file number.

    We live in a world that is beyond borders, but those borders need to be bound by compassion.

    writer/director/producer Ashley Tabatabai an award-winning international actor and filmmaker from a culturally diverse background. He has appeared in various series and independent films, including HBO’s AVENUE 5 and Netflix’s BANK OF DAVE 2: THE LOAN RANGER.

    He produced, wrote and starred in the award-winning short film FALSIFIED which was long-listed for the 2018 Oscars.

    #oscars #hamdardi #interview #film #filmbreakdown #writer #screenwriter #filmdirector #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmfestival #travelban #compassion #cinema #cinematography

  • Pitof (Comar) started his career in 1976 as photographer, assistant director and editor for films and commercials. He then branched out into musical scoring, software design and graphic design for television, music videos and commercials.

    He is a pioneer of digital imaging in France, Pitof made his debut in visual effects in 1986. And a co-founder of Duran Duboi the digital post production company leader in France.

    Pitof then achieved the first French software for digital visual effects used in feature films.

    In 1994, Pitof won the Technical Grand Prize for visual effects at the Cannes Film Festival for his work in "Dead Tired".

    He went on to direct commercials and short films, most notably the award winning " A Tribute to Jessie Owens and Carl Lewis” in 1996.

    A year later he took on the role of second unit director for Jean-Pierre Jeune’'s "Alien: Resurrection".

    In 2001, "Vidocq", starring Gerard Depardieu, premiered in France. It was Pitof's feature film directorial debut and the first feature film ever made in High Definition.

    And this year marks the 20th anniversary of the film "Catwoman" for Warner Brothers, starring Halle Berry and Sharon Stone.

    #specialeffects #AI #film #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #france #visualeffects #catwoman #dccomics #halleberry #sharonstone #batman #olympics #cinema #frenchcinema #cinematography #alien #cannesfilmfestival

  • Ladies and gentlemen, UNSER KIND is an Oscar-qualifying short film about a Swiss couple who are expecting a child through surrogacy in The Republic of Georgia when questions about their baby's health arise.

    There are many couples around the world who can’t have children. If you desire to know about surrogacy and if it’s right for you. You need to do your homework and learn everything about it. The legalities as well as the emotional toll it could be on both the parents and the surrogate.

    Samuel Fluckiger’s UNSER KIND is a brilliant short with incredible storytelling. It is emotionally charged with great acting from Lucy Wirth, Jurg Pluss and Gano Gerliani. The cinematography is beautiful and brings to life the subject of surrogacy. I can see why this film is an award winner, you can’t ignore that all the elements of excellent filmmaking which are very apparent in this film.

    #oscars #shortfilm #shortiflms #surrogacy #infertility #Switzerland #RepublicofGeorgia #film #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #cinema #cinematography #relationships

  • My guests today are Irish filmmakers Luke and Jake Morgan.

    Their films have screened at festivals all over the world - from South Africa and Japan, the USA to Ireland's premiere festivals.

    Luke was the winner of the "Best Director" award at Worcester Film Festival for 2021 and 2022, nominated for the Discovery Award at the Dublin International Film Festival in 2020. He is also an award-winning published poet.

    Jake Morgan is a composer, conductor and producer from Ireland who specializes in creating original music and audio for film, theatre, and video games.

    Jake was the producer and composer of the multi award-winning short film THE BOAT which has qualified for an Academy Award. He is the co-founder of Morgan Brothers and is based in Galway, Ireland.

    Their newest short film THE BOAT is based on a true story. When a young girl named Dhuckia grows up, she wants to be a boat maker, like her father. But when he discovers that she is showing the early symptoms of leprosy, he must make a devastating choice.

    #shortfilm #oscars #shortfilms #leprosy #nepal #filmmakers #filmmaking #filmdirector #filmscore #cinema #cinematography #health #theboat #ireland

  • Multi Award Winning Producer/Director and Series Producer Francis Whately, who has over 30 years’ experience in high-end & award-winning documentaries for major TV broadcasters on both sides of the Atlantic, including the BBC, HBO, Netflix, A&E, Showtime, Discovery and PBS.

    His hugely diverse range of films cover Music, Arts, History, Current Affairs, Sports, Science and Business.

    Highlights include the award winning and highly acclaimed feature trilogy ‘David Bowie – Five Years’, ‘Power and the World’s Women with Hillary Clinton’, the feature length ‘Dolly Parton – Here I am’, ‘Glastonbury at 50’, the drama documentary series ‘His Most Intimate Betrayal’ about the spy Kim Philby and Andrew Marr’s multi award winning ‘History of Britain’ and ‘History of Modern Britain’.

    Francis has interviewed and worked with among others: Billie Eilish, Dame Judi Dench, Twiggy, His Royal Highness the late Duke of Edinburgh, Dolly Parton, Kate Moss, David Bowie, and Chris Martin to name a few.

    #documentaryfilm #filmdocumentary #davidbowie #dollyparton #Glastonbury #andywarhol #judidench #BillieEilish #royalfamily #BBC #JellyRoll #coldplay #britian

  • We discuss his Oscar-qualified, Cannes Film Festival Palme d’Or winning short film THE MAN WHO COULD NOT REMAIN SILENT.

    Ladies and gentlemen, Nebosha Slijepčević’s Oscar-qualified, Cannes Film Festival Palme d’Or winning short film THE MAN WHO COULD NOT REMAIN SILENT is based on a true story that happened in 1993 of a passenger train traveling from Belgrade to Bar when it is stopped by paramilitary forces in an ethnic cleansing operation. There we meet the man who quite literally could remain silent and stands for his rights as well as others on board, leaving witness to this horrific form of treatment in shock. Only one man out of 500 passengers dares to stand up to them. This is the true story of a man who could not remain silent.

    This film brings us an unassuming hero, Tomo Buzov who stood up for his fellow passengers and paid the ultimate price.

    This film is a cinematic beauty and deserves being Oscar-qualified. This film is what winning a possible Oscar is all about. A compelling story, acting that grips the heart and stirs your emotions. The cinematography at this level is very rare in cinema and when you get the chance to see THE MAN WHO COULD NOT REMAIN SILENT you will be like me and not remain silent about how incredible this short film truly is. I believe we call it a masterpiece.

    #palmedor #cannesfilmfestival #serbia #croatia #cinema #cinematic #shortfilm #shortfilms #film #filmmakers #filmmaking #filmdirector #screenwriter #truestory #tomobuzov

  • Award-winning creator of some of the most popular animated TV series of our time, including Babar, Little Bear, The Adventures of Tintin, Berenstain Bears, Franklin, The Magic School Bus, Beetlejuice, Inspector Gadget, and Arthur to name a few.

    Michael Hirsh has written a tell-all book Animation Nation: How We Built A Cartoon Empire, featuring untold stories of the making of some of the most cherished cartoons of all time.

    All in all, Michael Hirsh produced and created over 6,000 episodes of children’s TV programming. These programs ran on every children’s network and cable channel around the world -- PBS, Cartoon Network, CBS, FOX, Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, to name just a few. He understood the secret ingredient needed to captivate children with entertaining shows that parents would wholeheartedly endorse and enjoy.

    In his book, Animation Nation: How We Built A Cartoon Empire is not just a memoir; it's a celebration of the power of creativity and perseverance. Packed with humor and hard-won wisdom, Hirsh's narrative is a testament to how passion and entrepreneurial zeal can build a global empire from humble beginnings. This book also contains some nuggets that every entrepreneur should learn when it comes to hiring the right people.

    #Babar #Little Bear #TheAdventuresofTintin #BerenstainBears #Franklin #The Magic School Bus #Beetlejuice #InspectorGadget #Arthur #donkeykong #animation #animator #cartoon #comics #Disney #FOX #ABC #CBS #NBC #BBC #ITV #newbook #starwars #georgelucas #stevenspielberg

  • My guests today are Ally Condrath and Jake Mann. They are part of Dinner for One, a comedy collective and writing team along with Ian Wexler and Kyle Miller.

    The team writes and produces all projects in-house ranging from indie television to short films, digital content and live sketch comedy. They've performed at the TBS New York Comedy Festival, Upright Citizen's Brigade and headlined sketch festivals across the US. Dinner for One has been praised as "the funniest, most inventive sketch troupe in the NY Comedy scene."

    Their newest short, 4th DEMENTIA, received the Grand Jury Prize for Best Screenplay at Flicker's Rhode Island Festival and continues its run, screening at Oscar-qualifying festivals, like HollyShorts, all over the country.

    Ladies and gentlemen, the short film 4TH DEMENTIA is In this multiverse comedy about Alzheimer’s. Nellie, the lead character travels through alternate dimensions in search of her husband.

    This film breaks comedy out of the politically correct box we have placed it in. We need to learn to laugh and how to laugh at life’s most challenging situations. Laughter is the best medicine and we can’t keep that type of medicine locked away.

    4TH DEMENTIA is a wonderful film. Very high quality cinematography, stellar acting that creates a mixture of emotions in the audience. From laughter to sadness to heartbreak.

    We have to learn to laugh in the face of many challenges or we’ll go crazy. 4TH DEMENTIA is not only a film worth seeing, it’s worth remembering.

    #dementia #alzheimers #comedy #shortfilm #shortfilms #screenwriter #actor #comedytroupe #cinema #cinematography #film #filmfestival #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector

  • Founder and former Chairman/CEO of Abrams Artists Agency, Harry Abrams, who always knew that he wanted to pursue a career in the entertainment industry as a talent agent.

    In 1958, he joined MCA Artists, which was then a talent agency. Started in the mailroom for forty dollars a week and quickly rose through the ranks.

    He remained at MCA until 1962, it was at this time that Mr. Abrams and an MCA co-worker decided to start their own specialized talent agency named Abrams-Rubaloff & Associates in Los Angeles.

    By 1977, Abrams-Rubaloff & Associates had risen to become the top talent agency of its kind throughout the country.

    Mr. Abrams, being the driving force behind the agency, he and his partner went their separate ways and Mr. Abrams went onto form what we now know as Abrams Artists Agency.

    He made unknown stars into superstars. Carl Weathers, Jaclyn Smith, Liam Neeson, Jason Alexander, Jennifer Lopez, William H. Macy, Sterling K. Brown, Michael B. Jordan, Chandra Wilson and so many others. We can literally name drop all day.

    Mr. Abrams is here with his new book, LET’S DO LAUNCH: A HOLLYWOOD AGENT DISHES ON HOW TO MAKE YOUR BUSINESS AND CAREER TAKE OFF.

    #hollywood #talentagent #jenniferlopez #carlweathers #jaclynsmith #michaelbjordan #chandrawilson #williamhmacy #sterlingkbrown #liamneesom #jasonalexander #seinfeld #hollywood #film #movies #commercials #TVshows #TVseries #charliesangels