You Just Have to Trust the Process

The Reel Process Season 2 Teaser

On the Reel Process Podcast, hosts Jamie & Anna bring on young professionals in the film/television industry to talk about their jobs, their career journeys, and the reality of work-life balance.

Ep 110 | "Everything, Everywhere, All About Industry Hot Takes" with Molly Wear

The hypocrisy of having awards shows for creative achievements. Separating art from the artist. Original ideas and recycled ones. Nepotism! Discussing various hot button topics. (Disclaimer: This was recorded on March 25, 2023) Hosted by: Sam Butlien & Dani Simmons Created by: Sam Butlien & Noella Mpinga Produced by: Noella Mpinga Cover art: Nada Abouzied ⁠@nada.abouzeid.design⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/nada.abouzeid.design/] Music: Alex Stuart (⁠IMDb⁠ [https://m.imdb.com/name/nm11325374/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_8_q_alex%2520stuart]) and Jeffrey Daijiro Taylor ⁠@jeffreydaijirotaylor  [https://www.instagram.com/jeffreydaijirotaylor/] Mastering: Jeffrey Daijiro Taylor ⁠@jeffreydaijirotaylor  [https://www.instagram.com/jeffreydaijirotaylor/] Anonymously share your entertainment horror story [https://forms.gle/SYRaHBvzNjqLKwn89] with us Follow/DM us on Instagram: @youjusthavetotrusttheprocess [https://www.instagram.com/youjusthavetotrusttheprocess/] Email us: youjusthavetotrusttheprocess@gmail.com

Ep 109 | "The Peak and the Valleys" with Jamie Kolbrenner

Dream jobs vs reality, and Switching career paths. (Disclaimer: This was recorded on Feb 22, 2023) Hosted by: Sam Butlien & Dani Simmons Created by: Sam Butlien & Noella Mpinga Produced by: Noella Mpinga Cover art: Nada Abouzied ⁠@nada.abouzeid.design⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/nada.abouzeid.design/] Music: Alex Stuart (⁠IMDb⁠ [https://m.imdb.com/name/nm11325374/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_8_q_alex%2520stuart]) and Jeffrey Daijiro Taylor ⁠@jeffreydaijirotaylor  [https://www.instagram.com/jeffreydaijirotaylor/] Mastering: Jeffrey Daijiro Taylor ⁠@jeffreydaijirotaylor  [https://www.instagram.com/jeffreydaijirotaylor/] Anonymously share your entertainment horror story [https://forms.gle/SYRaHBvzNjqLKwn89] with us Follow/DM us on Instagram: @youjusthavetotrusttheprocess [https://www.instagram.com/youjusthavetotrusttheprocess/] Email us: youjusthavetotrusttheprocess@gmail.com

Ep 108 | "By Golly - Go For It!" with Brandon K. Curtis

Ever think about the ethical implications of working in Hollywood? Is the industry actually progressing? Or is that something we tell ourselves as young professionals in Hollywood? How can we make any kind of change for the better when we’re just “cogs in a capitalist society?" We'll discuss all of these deep philosophical questions with our resident philosopher: Brandon Curtis. Brandon currently works at Netflix as a Transmedia Assistant. (Please note that this episode was originally recorded March 2023) Guest: Brandon Curtis Hosted by: Sam Butlien & Dani Simmons Created by: Sam Butlien & Noella Mpinga Produced by: Noella Mpinga Cover art: Nada Abouzied ⁠@nada.abouzeid.design⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/nada.abouzeid.design/] Music: Alex Stuart (⁠IMDb⁠ [https://m.imdb.com/name/nm11325374/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_8_q_alex%2520stuart]) and Jeffrey Daijiro Taylor ⁠@jeffreydaijirotaylor  [https://www.instagram.com/jeffreydaijirotaylor/] Mastering: Jeffrey Daijiro Taylor ⁠@jeffreydaijirotaylor  [https://www.instagram.com/jeffreydaijirotaylor/] Anonymously share your entertainment horror story [https://forms.gle/SYRaHBvzNjqLKwn89] with us Follow/DM us on Instagram: @youjusthavetotrusttheprocess [https://www.instagram.com/youjusthavetotrusttheprocess/] Email us: youjusthavetotrusttheprocess@gmail.com

Ep 107 | "NFL Dreams in the City of Angels" with Sam Persall

What kind of longevity exists in an ever-changing industry? How "practical" can a career in entertainment be? We'll discuss the pros and cons that can come with the stability of a permanent role vs. the independence of going freelance with our guest Sam Persall. Sam currently works for the NFL, helping to coordinate their in-house video production team as well as oversee their gameday media content. (Please note that this episode was originally recorded February 2023) Guest: Sam Persall Hosted by: Sam Butlien & Dani Simmons Created by: Sam Butlien & Noella Mpinga Produced by: Noella Mpinga Cover art: Nada Abouzied ⁠@nada.abouzeid.design⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/nada.abouzeid.design/] Music: Alex Stuart (⁠IMDb⁠ [https://m.imdb.com/name/nm11325374/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_8_q_alex%2520stuart]) and Jeffrey Daijiro Taylor ⁠@jeffreydaijirotaylor  [https://www.instagram.com/jeffreydaijirotaylor/] Mastering: Jeffrey Daijiro Taylor ⁠@jeffreydaijirotaylor  [https://www.instagram.com/jeffreydaijirotaylor/] Anonymously share your entertainment horror story [https://forms.gle/SYRaHBvzNjqLKwn89] with us Follow/DM us on Instagram: @youjusthavetotrusttheprocess [https://www.instagram.com/youjusthavetotrusttheprocess/] Email us: youjusthavetotrusttheprocess@gmail.com