In this episode, we're introducing Jazz Cooley the writer and director for his project "Andrés". Many of you who have been in our casting room may know Jazz from casting with HCandF. We're excited to get the chance to bring one of his projects to life! Tune in to get some insight into Jazz's experience as a filmmaker and learn about what inspired this message! "Andrés” tells the story of a young immigrant’s experience in the US after having been separated from his father when crossing the border. A perspective that is often overlooked and ignored, “Andrés” confronts the audience with the very real pain that many endure due to familial separation. Inspired by films such as “A Better Life” and “Sin Nombre”, this tale is one of hardship, but more importantly, a story of hope and unity in the face of a deeply polarized socio-political climate." "Andrés" is now casting on our website at hollywoodcastingandfilm.com. Stay tuned for more to come on this project and go submit for a chance to be a part of it! Featuring: Jazz Cooley Moderated by: Jennifer Gillenwater Check out his deck: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/743197835/
In this episode, we're introducing Alex Engel the writer and director for his project "Statistically Speaking". Alex is one of the recipients of the shift creative grant to help produce his project! Alex has some great insight into being a filmmaker in New York City and discusses details on his project, casting, and what goes into making a short film. To see more of Alex's work, check out his website, linked below, for a look at some of his award-winning shorts including "Alex 101", mentioned in this interview. Alex's shorts have been featured in Buzzfeed, Short of the Week, Chicago Comedy Film Festival, Austin Film Festival, Huff Post, and so much more! "A fast-paced comedy short that follows a paranoid statistician, who believes his wife is trying to kill him and is trying to convince the audience the same." "Statistically Speaking" is now casting on our website at hollywoodcastingandfilm.com. Stay tuned for more to come on this project and go submit for a chance to be a part of it! Featuring: Alexander Engel Moderated by: Jennifer Gillenwater Check out his work: Alex's Website: http://www.alexanderengel.com/
In this episode, we're introducing the filmmaking team behind "Red", written and to be directed by Madison Lin. Madison is one of the shift grant recipients to help produce her project! Joining her on this episode is her producers on the project Kate Ly Johnston and Aurellia Himawan to discuss everything from casting, locations, and motifs in the project. Madison has an amazing vision for "Red" and how to bring it to life. Check out some of her previous work on her website(attached below) to see the magic behind her work! "When May's family is forever changed by her mother's death, she must look within herself to reconnect to her heritage and her father, even when the two are pulling her in opposite directions." "Red" is now casting on our website at hollywoodcastingandfilm.com. Stay tuned for more to come on this project and go submit for a chance to be a part of it! Featuring: Madison Lin, Kate Ly Johnston, Aurellia Himawan Moderated by: Jennifer Gillenwater Check Out Their Work: Madison Lin's Production Company - Enigma Films: https://www.enigmafilms.co/ Kate Ly Johnston's Buzzfeed Article: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/katejohnston2/vietnamese-american-youtube-misinformation-covid-vaccine
In our last screening event, we got to bring together the cast and crew of "A Father's Duty", written by Dylan Johnson, and directed by Anastasiia Liakh, for a celebration of their completed project. To prepare for this, we asked them both for a brief interview on the project as well as the cast featuring Blake Reasoner, Ryan Satterfeal, Chelsea Clark, Gregory D. Hicks, and Randy Fitzgerald. We're excited to share the live interviews we received from the director, writer, and cast! Hope you enjoy this insight into an hc&f project and get some great tips for actors and filmmakers! Thank you to the cast and crew who worked on this project! Part 1: Writer/Director Interview w/ Dylan Johnson and Anastasiia Liakh moderated by Jennifer Gillenwater Part 2: Cast Interview w/ Blake Reasoner, Ryan Satterfeal, Chelsea Clark, Gregory D. Hicks, and Randy Fitzgerald moderated by Samantha Ante
In our last screening event, we got to bring together the cast and crew of "A Father's Duty", written by Dylan Johnson, and directed by Anastasiia Liakh, for a celebration of their completed project. To prepare for this, we asked them both for a brief interview on the project as well as the cast in part II, featuring Blake Reasoner, Ryan Satterfeal, Chelsea Clark, Gregory D. Hicks, and Randy Fitzgerald. We're excited to share the live interviews we received from the director, writer, and cast! Hope you enjoy this insight into an hc&f project and get some great tips for actors and filmmakers! Thank you to the cast and crew who worked on this project! Part 1: Writer/Director Interview w/ Dylan Johnson and Anastasiia Liakh moderated by Jennifer Gillenwater Part 2: Cast Interview w/ Blake Reasoner, Ryan Satterfeal, Chelsea Clark, Gregory D. Hicks, and Randy Fitzgerald moderated by Samantha Ante