How To Be Human In Hollywood Without Really Trying

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06/01/23 • 22 min

Ever felt like you were just another horse being traded in the entertainment business?
Join us this week as our confessor shares their story of becoming a hot commodity as a writer... and then losing steam. Through the emotional rollercoaster of selling a pilot and several pitches but never getting anything made, they uncover some invaluable lessons about creativity, self-belief, and various ways to stay human in this highly transactional industry.
In this episode, we also explore the crucial role of having the right people in the room when it comes to nurturing the creative process, and how these connections can help propel us towards emotional and artistic growth. So, whether you're an aspiring TV or film writer or a seasoned pro, tune in for an inspiring discussion about navigating the highs and lows of the industry and finding that creative sweet spot with like-minded individuals.

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Hollywood Confessional is a Ninth Way Media production, produced by Meagan Daine and J.R. Zamora-Thal.
Sound Effects and Music provided by Zapsplat and Pixabay.
Keywords: filmmaking podcast, film podcast, screenwriting podcast, entertainment podcast, Hollywood, filmmaking, writerslife, actorslife, setlife

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Who knows what really goes on behind the scenes in Hollywood? Crew members, that's who. This week, we're sharing a confession from a lighting technician who has worked on dozens of films and TV series, witnessing some intense safety issues and some jaw-dropping work environments. We hear stories of rigging across mountaintops and frozen waterfalls, almost killing someone with a tree, and finally how a bad boss led our confessor to refuse to work on one famous show ever again. Find out how safety on set depends on who's running the show, how those on non-union sets are often more exposed to danger, and what makes working tough jobs in the entertainment industry rewarding. Join us in the booth!

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Dead Staff Walking

INT. MAJOR AGENCY - TV LIT DESK - DAY (2007)

A dedicated ASSISTANT discovers a plan detailing exactly when all support staffers will be let go to save the agency money during the 2007 Writers Strike.

Join us in the confessional booth as we hear this support staffer’s tale of seeing exactly how much their agency valued support staff... and their clients. In a parallel to some actions taking place during the WGA strike today, their agency seeks positive PR on the picket lines but turns cutthroat behind closed doors.

As the confessor and their cohorts try to figure out how to weather the storm of this major labor dispute, they reflect on how years of sacrifice can amount to nothing on their company’s bottom line. Ultimately, they realize the most important thing in Hollywood isn’t always saving your job... it’s saving your self.

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Hollywood Confessional - How To Be Human In Hollywood Without Really Trying

Transcript

Speaker 1: Inomenes Cinema and TV, espirito Streaming. Amen, what's up Hollywood faithful, this is Jerz Morothal.
Speaker 2: And Megan Dane here. We're so happy you're joining us for another episode of the Hollywood Confessional. As you all know, we're in week five of the writer strike. There is a picketing schedule available on the WGA website If you'd like to join the lines wgaorg big banner on the front page. I'm out there pretty much every day, So hit me up, Let me know if you're coming.

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