The Hollywood Makers

From Tijuana to Hollywood: How Truth Becomes Art - with María Jimena Gastelum

From Tijuana to Hollywood: How Truth Becomes Art - with María Jimena Gastelum What happens when you grow up belonging to two worlds at once, crossing a border every morning just to get to school, absorbing two cultures, two languages, two ways of seeing life? For actress María Jimena Gastelum, that became her superpower. In this conversation with Rossy E. Eguigure, María Jimena shares her journey from community theater in Tijuana to training at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in Los Angeles, and what it truly takes to build a career in Hollywood with intention, integrity, and purpose. This episode is about more than acting. It’s about the courage to be a changemaker through storytelling, enjoy what you do, the power of representation, and why the stories we choose to tell, and the ones we choose not to tell, matter more than ever. For the creatives, the dreamers, and everyone building something meaningful for this world: listen to a person who is impacting with her craft... and remember, she’s one of the new talents to watch out for! Watch the full visual interview on our YouTube channel: The Hollywood Makers This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rossyeeguigure.substack.com [https://rossyeeguigure.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Stop Waiting for Permission: Will Adams on Being Your Own Green Light

In this episode of The Hollywood Makers, Rossy E. Eguigure connects with Chicago filmmaker Will Adams to analyze the "DIY" ecosystem of modern cinema. From his start as a camera operator to founding Lokekey Productions, Will shares how he bypasses industry gatekeepers to produce high-impact, satirical content like Tube-E Movie. Discover why he believes human imperfection is our greatest defense against AI, and why every filmmaker must learn to be their own "Green light." This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rossyeeguigure.substack.com [https://rossyeeguigure.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Be Part of Our Productions

We’re working with AI prioritizing Humanity, across all our productions and communities. ✨ @rxmediaproductions, production company with decades producing for @discovery @mgmplus @natgeotv @telemundo @eentertainment @pbs @univision @cnn @nbc, independent productions, and much more, creating stories that make people cry, laugh, think, entertain, enjoy, heal, and above all unite…to enjoy life. ✨ That’s why I’m inviting you to join us to be stronger together, supporting your career and working on our productions. Our Podcast in Spanish: 🎙️ Éxito, productividad y bienestar, con expertos, herramientas reales y comunidad, en español. IG: @dale.cuentame_exito.bienestar “100 best Spanish language podcasts”, and one of the first Spanish podcasts created and distributed from Los Angeles, CA ✨ 🎬 The evolution of the industry, experts, multicultural emerging and experienced creatives, real talk about where Media & Entertainment is going, and how YOU navigate and succeed in it. IG: @the_hollywood_makers ✨ And if you’ve already been part of our community at The Hollywood Makers, come join the crews we’re forming, our productions need YOUR voice. Be part of our films, series, verticals, and docs connecting multicultural, multigenerational audiences... meaning: the real world. 📲 Connect with us at Rx Media Productions ¡Haz clic, síguenos y únete! Join us, and let’s get loud! 🎬 #MulticulturalStorytelling #MediaProductions #FilmAndTV #AIandHumanity #ExecutiveinChargeofProductions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rossyeeguigure.substack.com [https://rossyeeguigure.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

'Ones to Watch' with Claudia Cano-Asbjornsen -The Films You Need on Your Radar Right Now

The Hollywood Makers is a real-talk podcast about what’s really happening in media and entertainment, who’s rising, who’s falling, and what it all means for storytellers and brands. In this episode, host Claudia Cano-Asbjornsen brings her signature ‘Ones to Watch’ segment, the insider picks you won’t hear anywhere else. From a galactic adventure to a raw, stripped-down drama, a film that wrestles with faith and motherhood, and a highly anticipated biopic celebrating one of the greatest music icons of all time, Claudia breaks down four very different films that have one thing in common: they’re about to shape the cultural conversation in Hollywood and beyond. If you want to know what to watch before everyone else is talking about it, this is your episode. Remember to subscribe, share, and join the Hollywood Makers community, where the industry meets the insider. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rossyeeguigure.substack.com [https://rossyeeguigure.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

From Miami to Hollywood: Carin Mazaira on Community, Technology & Going Independent

Marketing strategist Carin Mazaira has worked with Netflix, Disguise, and Leica, and now she's on her own terms. In this episode we talk about uniting storytellers with technology, launching the Women in Virtual Production LA chapter, producing for the HPA Tech Retreat, and why community has always been her superpower. A must-listen for anyone navigating today's media industry. Watch the full episode of The Hollywood Makers on YouTube This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rossyeeguigure.substack.com [https://rossyeeguigure.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]