The GHA - The Great Hollywood Adventure - LA REELS

36: Lisa London | Casting Director and Author of From Start to Stardom

On this episode of The Great Hollywood Adventure, power house Casting Director, Lisa London, talks about the casting process and shares some of the hugely important tips for actors contained in her new book FROM START TO STARDOM. Her book is essential reading for every actor on how to survive in the business of acting. From networking to preparing for an audition, to making strong choices when you are reading for a part and what casting directors are looking for; it's is an invaluable tool for actors.    Favorite Movie Moment: Gone With The Wind. "I don't give a damn" LINKS: twitter:  @Llondoncasting http://londonstroudcasting.com/ [http://londonstroudcasting.com/] https://www.facebook.com/FromStartToStardom [http://www.facebook.com/FromStartToStardom] http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0518740 [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0518740]   From Start to Stardom is available at: Amazon.com [http://Amazon.com] Samuel French Bookstore - LA The Drama Bookshop - NY Bizbooks.com [http://bizbooks.com] - Vancouver website:  http://www.starttostardom.com [http://www.starttostardom.com] Twitter: @start2stardom facebook: www.facebook.com/FromStartToStardom [http://www.facebook.com/FromStartToStardom] instagram: @fromstarttostardom

35: Shin Shimosawa | Writer, Producer, and Director

Today on The Great Hollywood Adventure we will be talking to writer, producer, and now director, Shin Shimosawa on his transition from writer/producer to director of the upcoming film, MISCONDUCT, and what it is like being on either side of the casting table. Shin has worked on films such as THE GRUDGE (1 & 2) and THE ECHO as well as television series THE FOLLOWING, The Ringer and INTELLIGENCE.   IMPORTANT LINKS: https://twitter.com/sshimosawa [https://twitter.com/sshimosawa] https://www.facebook.com/shinshimosawa [https://www.facebook.com/shinshimosawa] http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0989941/  [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0989941/] QUOTES: "The more you do, the better you become" "The more you understand about the science of the business, the better equipped you'll be as you move forward"   Permalink [http://www.lareels.com/theghaposts//35-shin-shimosawa-writer-producer-and-director]

34: Scott Feinberg | Contributer for The Hollywood Reporter

Today on The Great Hollywood Adventure we talk to Scott Feinberg from The Hollywood Reporter about film history, the problems with producing quality original content, and advice on how to make it in this business. He also shares his thoughts on which actors or in the lead this awards season. IMPORTANT LINKS: http://scottfeinberg.com http://twitter.com/ScottFeinberg http://www.instagram.com/Scott_Feinberg   QUOTES: "The people that are gonna make it will be the ones who say 'That motivates me to be there' not the one who say 'why I'm not there'" "There's has never been a better tome to be a filmmaker" "Don't wait for people to come to you, you gotta go get it"

33: Actors Anonymous Podcast | Helping Motivate Actors To Keep Moving Forward

Today on the Great Hollywood Adventure, we will be talking to the crew of the Actors Anonymous Podcast, Wesam and Jordan. We will discuss their journey, motivations, and the importance of having a team. Permalink [http://www.lareels.com/theghaposts//33-actors-anonymous]

32: Tehmina Sunny | Marketing Executive Turned Actress

Today on the Great Hollywood Adventure we will be talking to Tehmina Sunny. Tehmina was born in London and from a very early age she put her artistic dreams aside. She went to college and got a job as a marketing executive, but one day she met an agent and decided to give acting a try. We will be talking about her transition from the world of business to the world of acting. IMPORTANT LINKS: http://www.tehminasunny.com/actress/About.html [http://www.tehminasunny.com/actress/About.html] https://www.facebook.com/TehminaSunny/ [https://www.facebook.com/TehminaSunny/] https://www.instagram.com/tehminasunny/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/tehminasunny/?hl=en] https://twitter.com/tehminasunny?lang=en [https://twitter.com/tehminasunny?lang=en] Permalink [http://www.lareels.com/theghaposts//tehmina-sunny]