Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industry
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Becoming... TV/Film Actor and Director Tony Goldwyn "Scandal," "King Richard"
Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industry
01/10/22 • 60 min
Tony Goldwyn is an American actor, producer, and director, known for playing the role of President Fitzgerald Grant III in the ABC drama “Scandal.” He has acted in films, such as “Ghost,” “The Last Samurai,” “The Last House on the Left,” “The Mechanic,” “Divergent,” “The Divergent Series: Insurgent,” and “The Belko Experiment.” Recently, he was seen in the movie, “Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House.” In addition, he has directed a few episodes of hit TV series like “Dexter,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Six Degrees,” “Damages,” “Justified,” “Hawthorne,” and “Scandal.” Goldwyn is also known for his political activism and has been a supporter of Hillary Clinton. To support Clinton’s Presidential campaign, he even directed an ad which featured other celebrities like Kerry Washington, Shonda Rhimes, Viola Davis, and Ellen Pompeo. Goldwyn is also a spokesman for the Americares Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides emergency medical aid in the USA and around the world.
In this episode, we talk about:
• T ony’s start in theater and his transition to film and television
• Why actors must have a creative network of their own to gain traction, given the competition
• Scoring his breakout role in Ghost and the opportunities (and lack of opportunities) that he gained after
• How he approached his transition into directing that he recommends for every new director
• The three criteria in determining any project he takes on
• What the experience was like getting cast for “Scandal” and working with Kerry Washington, Shonda Rhimes, and many others: Available on youtube
• How Tony went about his role for the 2021 film, “King Richard,” and for the National Geographic limited series, “Hot Zone: Anthrax”
• His definition of success
About the Guest:
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Goldwyn
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001282/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tonygoldwyn
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonygoldwyn/
Host:
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Twitter: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneM
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mentorsonthemic
Website: www.michellesimonemiller.com
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/24mmichelle
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Sneak Peek featuring TV/Film Actor Tony Goldwyn
Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industry
11/29/21 • 12 min
Sneak peek for Season 3, beginning Monday, January 10th, starring TV/Film Actor and Director Tony Goldwyn. Tony's credits include Scandal, Ghost, Tarzan, The Last Samurai, Divergent, and more. Currently, he is in King Richard (in theaters and available on HBO MAX right now), as well as The Hot Zone: Anthrax, playing on National Geographic and available soon on Hulu.
In this episode, we talk about:
• My upcoming season of Mentors on the Mic podcast
• A sneak peek of Tony Goldwyn's episode (the full interview available on Monday, January 10th) relaying the gripping story of how he booked his breakthrough role in Ghost (starring Demi Moore, Patrick Swayze, and Whoopi Goldberg)
• What to expect from my short Friday bonus episodes
King Richard is currently showing in Theaters and on HBO Max. The Hot Zone: Anthrax is a three night series starting Nov 28th, 2021. It will be available soon on Hulu.
Guest:
Twitter: @tonygoldwyn
Instagram: @tonygoldwyn
More information on the Ultimate Music Business Summit
Host:
Instagram: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneMiller
Twitter: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneM
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/24mmichelle
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Definitions of Success from Top Mentors - Part 2
Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industry
12/10/21 • 9 min
What is your Definition of Success?
I chose some of my favorite answers to this question from our Season 2 Mentors for a quick (>10) min episode. Some answers may inspire you, some may make you laugh, and others may force you to rethink your own definition.
This episode features answers from:
📺 5x Emmy-winning Executive Producer and Director Rob Burnett (Late Night with David Letterman, Fundamentals of Caring)
Full Episode - Season 2; Episode 15
📺 Emmy-winning Casting Director Julie Schubert (The Devil Wears Prada, The Departed)
Full Episode - Season 2; Episode 2
📺 Grammy-winning Producer Sandy Vee (Rihanna, Katy Perry, David Guetta)
Full Episode - Season 2; Episode 10
📺 Award-winning Director and Producer Winter Dunne (Junebug, Jezebel - on Netflix)
Full Episode - Season 2; Episode 9
Host:
Instagram: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneMiller
Twitter: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneM
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mentorsonthemic
Website: www.michellesimonemiller.com
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/24mmichelle
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Definitions of Success from Top Mentors - Part 1
Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industry
12/03/21 • 8 min
What is your Definition of Success?
I chose some of my favorite answers to this question from our Season 2 Mentors for a quick (>10) min episode. Some answers may inspire you, some may make you laugh, and others may force you to rethink your own definition.
This episode features answers from:
📺 VP of Disney TV Animation (Current series and Diversity) Jay Francis (Episode 2.7)
📺 Showrunner & Co-Creator (Friends, Grace & Frankie) Marta Kauffman (Episode 2.14)
📺 Casting Director (Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, Chicago PD) Jenny Ravitz (Episode 2.6)
📺 Actor, Tik Tok star, Content Creator, Director Ben Giroux (Episode 2.3)
Host:
Instagram: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneMiller
Twitter: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneM
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mentorsonthemic
Website: www.michellesimonemiller.com
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/24mmichelle
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Tips and Tricks from Entertainment Career Coach Carole Kirschner
Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industry
05/28/21 • 42 min
Carole Kirschner is a sought after Entertainment Career Coach, mentoring Showrunners, TV Producers, Writers, Executives, and more. Carole was a senior level creative Television Executive, before becoming the Vice President of Steven Spielberg’s first Amblin Television. She also created the CBS Diversity Institute Writers Mentoring program and helped develop the curriculum for WGA Showrunner Training program.
“Kirschner is one of the best at preparing people for success in the entertainment business.” — Barry Kotler, Agent, Creative Artists Agency
In this episode, we talk about:
• A breakdown of Carole’s Four Pillars of Success including how to answer “Tell Me About Yourself” (5:25)
• How to give information to your Agent that allows them to sell you in only 4 sentences
• Where to get a FREE 31 page ebook on how to develop your longline
• The phrase that Carole suggests using to get a recommendation from someone in the industry
• Tips to best pitch or sell original content for television
• Tips for what to expect when you’re in the room with someone who can buy your work or represent you
• What she thinks of TV Fellowships, which one she recommends, and how to set yourself apart
• Tips for navigating the TV Writer’s room hierarchy
• Why she believes spec scripts are still necessary
• Why creative people need to learn how to promote themselves
Carole Kirschner:
Get Carole's book: The Hollywood Game Plan
More info on Carole's Bootcamp
Upcoming online seminar: Get the F*ck Unstuck. The course is three Saturdays: August 14, 21, 28, from 10:00am – 12:30pm (PDT), with a Bonus session on Sunday Aug 29th. https://www.carolekirschner.com/gtfu
This episode is courtesy of Imagine This Productions, which is dedicated to providing womxn storytellers and filmmakers a platform to encourage and develop creative projects by womxn. With Imagine This Women's International Film Festival and Girl Power Film + Media Summit, Imagine This aims to amplify and empower independent and aspiring womxn filmmakers from around the world. This goal is to support womxn by sharing their work with the public, promoting equal opportunities for BIPOC womxn and the LGBTQIA+ community while providing educational support and professional development, and serving as a resource information network.
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More information for Imagine This Productions
Host:
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Twitter: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneM
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mentorsonthemic
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/24mmichelle
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Becoming... Film/TV Director Rosemary Rodriguez "The Walking Dead" "Law & Order SVU" "Acts of Worship"
Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industry
01/24/22 • 58 min
Rosemary Rodriguez is a film and television director. In 2001, she wrote, produced and directed a feature film called Acts of Worship, about a young woman struggling with drug addiction. The film was nominated for, and won, numerous independent film awards and screened at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival. In 2015, she directed the film Silver Skies starring George Hamilton. In 2004, she started directed Television on the show Third Watch. Her TV credits are numerous and include Law & Order, Rescue Me, Castle, White Collar, Blue Bloods, The Good Wife, Elementary, Jessica Jones, Sneaky Pete, The Tick, and more.
In this episode, we talk about:
• Her “late start” directing and saving money from her corporate job to fund her first film Acts of Worship
• How Acts of Worship is semi-autobiographical and how living on the streets fueled her in her path
• Her advice for any actor or creative
• Why she was overwhelmed at Sundance and how she started directing TV
• How she beats herself over “wasted time”
• Are directors part of the casting decisions in TV and how long she normally has to prepare for a given project
• How it took 20 years for her to direct a film she hasn’t personally financed
• Her definition of success and why it made me tear up
• How and why being a director informs what she chooses to read
Guest:
Twitter: @rosemarydirects
Instagram: @rosemarydirects
Host:
Instagram: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneMiller
Twitter: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneM
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mentorsonthemic
Website: www.michellesimonemiller.com
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/24mmichelle
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Becoming... President of Production and Development Andrew Calof
Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industry
06/14/21 • 49 min
Andrew Calof is the President of Production and Development of Wayfarer Studios, most recently responsible for CLOUDS on Disney+ and led by JANE THE VIRGIN's Justin Baldoni. Prior to joining Wayfarer Studios, Calof served as Vice President of Creative Affairs at Amblin Partners. In his five years with the company he oversaw development and production of tentpole films such as OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY—directed by Josh Gordon and Will Speck—starring Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, Kate McKinnon, TJ Miller, and Olivia Munn, as well as GHOST IN THE SHELL, directed by Rupert Sanders and starring Scarlett Johansson.
Prior to Amblin, Calof held the position of Vice President of Production at New Regency, where he oversaw the production of Academy Award-winning Best Pictures BIRDMAN, 12 YEARS A SLAVE, THE REVENANT.
At Paramount, he worked on Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, World War Z, GI Joe: Retaliation, and RANGO. As well as, NOT FADE AWAY and HANSEL & GRETEL: WITCH HUNTERS.
In this episode, we talk about:
• Working at Paramount on Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, World War Z, GI Joe: Retaliation, and RANGO
• Discussing the particular brand and perspective of different production companies, comparing a New Regency film to a Paramount film to a Disney film to a Netflix film
• How taking bold, calculated risks was integral in producing Oscar winning films at Regency such as BIRDMAN, 12 YEARS A SLAVE, and THE REVENANT specialty movie that’s very commercial
• Best part about working with Amblin for one of his hero and Mentor, Steven Spielberg making films such as OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY, GHOST IN THE SHELL, and an upcoming Tom Hanks film
• His role at Wayfarer, working with Justin Baldoni (Jane the Virgin), and having 30 projects on the slate Ethos of Wayfarer how can they make an impact on the world in a positive way, diverse and disruptive
• How he works at maintaining the balance between the creative team and the executives on set
• Being great at dailies and how he was able to get creative in presenting them
• His favorite part about working in development and what that entails
• Starting off as a PA on an Indie film and how he got his next role
• His definition of success
About the Guest:
Wayfarer Studios Website
Host:
Instagram: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneMiller
Twitter: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneM
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mentorsonthemic
Website: www.michellesimonemiller.com
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/24mmichelle
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Linda Mendoza - From page to Comedy TV/Film Director of Scrubs, The Good Place, and more
Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industry
12/07/20 • 62 min
Linda Mendoza is an Emmy nominated, Comedy Director Extraordinaire. Her credits are extensive, directing episodes of Scrubs, Gilmore Girls, The Mindy Project, The Good Place, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Ugly Betty, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Grownish, The Chris Rock Show, Girlfriends, The Bernie Mac Show, The Tick, Liv & Maddie, 30 Rock, and many, many more. She has also been the go to Director for many Comedy specials including Tiffany Haddish (Black Mitzvah and 6 episodes of They Ready), Katherine Ryan, Wanda Sykes, Jamie Fox's Laffapalooza, Caroline Rhea, and various Mark Twain Prize specials (Ellen Degeneres, David Letterman, Bill Murray, Tina Fey, Bill Cosby, Carl Reiner, and George Carlin). She has been nominated for 2 DGA Awards, a Primetime Emmy, a NAACP Award, and an ALMA Award (which she won).
In this episode, we talk about:
• Why she gave up $8k a month to work on SNL
• How Bernie Mac helped her transition into Narrative
• Her new TV Special, Yearly Departed, starring Tiffany Haddish, Sarah Silverman, Rachel Brosnahan, Natasha Leggero (Hosted by Phoebe Robinson) Comedy special features eulogies for the year 2020 with a line-up of all-women comedians discussing everything from casual sex to beige Band-Aids and everything in between that we've "lost" in 2020. - Premiering on Amazon Prime Video on December 30th, 2020
• Her first directing experience
• Her Comedy special 'pet peeves'
• Often being told that she was the first female director that a show has ever had
• Her Mentors, including Bruce Gowers (famous for Bohemian Rhapsody Music video)
• BTS on various Mark Twain Specials and Comedy Specials
• What makes her the best at what she does
• How a Mexican girl from Detroit, who everyone thought was Chinese, made it as a TV director
Resources:
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linda_Mendoza
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0579318/
Yearly Departed: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13321268/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adetroitmendoza/?hl=en
Recommendation: If you like this Episode, check out Episode 1.17 to TV Director Jason Ensler (currently directing HULU's Love, Victor).
Host:
Instagram: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneMiller
Twitter: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneM
Mentors on the Mic Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mentorsonthemic
Website: www.michellesimonemiller.com
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/24mmichelle
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Becoming... Producer of South by Southwest Critic's Pick and Director Winter Dunn
Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industry
04/26/21 • 49 min
Winter Dunn is an award winning producer, director and actress. She produced Numa Perrier’s debut feature film, JEZEBEL which premiered at SXSW 2019 and was awarded Best Narrative Feature at the American Black Film Festival that same year. JEZEBEL has been acquired by Ava DuVernay and is currently streaming on Netflix.
Previously, Winter served as a producer / director for media maven Condé Nast Entertainment. Her celebrity video features for Vanity Fair, Vogue, Architectural Digest, GQ, Allure and other media brands have garnered over 60 million views and counting.
Most recently, Dunn directed season one of SoulPancake, Overbrook and 206 Productions’ upcoming docuseries, “All Her with Angela Rye'' for Quibi. Check out Winter Dunn Productions’ debut film, JUNEBUG, which premiered at the 2020 American Black Film Festival, streaming on FoxSoul and Tubi.
She is a 2021 Project Involve Directing Fellow with Film Independent.
In this episode we talk about:
• Landing her first PA gig for a Black independent production company
• The making of Jezebel from concept and production, to post and delivery
• Manifesting Netflix and SXSW for Jezebel, including what it was like when Ava Duvernay's distribution company ARRAY acquired the film in January 2020 and released it on Netflix.
• Going to SXSW and how the Jezebel team set themselves apart to sold out theaters
• Learning how to be a producer
• Working at Conde Nast and understanding how to execute specific brand voices (including her work with Kim and Kanye (Architectural Digest), Billie Eillish (Vanity Fair's: Same Interview, The Third Year), and more.
• How creating web series content evolved into creating longer form series and features
• Authentic portrayals of POC and the importance of telling Black stories by Black voices
• Her thoughts on being a Directing Fellow with Film Independent
Host:
Instagram: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneMiller
Twitter: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneM
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mentorsonthemic
Website: www.michellesimonemiller.com
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/24mmichelle
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Becoming... Emmy nominated Composer/Musician Beau Black
Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industry
03/01/21 • 58 min
Beau Black is currently writing music for 3 shows and 2 TV Features for Disney. He is an Emmy nominated composer, songwriter, musician, voice actor, and producer.
In this episode, we talk about:
• Being nominated for a 2017 Daytime Emmy Creative Arts Award for composing the song “Sisi Ni Sawa” from The Lion Guard
• Writing music for Commercials including m Commercials such as Aveeno (with Jennifer Aniston), Sally Hansen, HP, Google Play, Mercedes, Target, Samsung, McDonalds, Wendy’s
• Working on music for Miles from Tomorrowland (opening song), Penn Zero: Part time Hero (composed with Ryan Shore), The Lion Guard —> went to Number 2 on Billboard’s Top Soundtrack Albums chart, Mickey and the Roadster Racers, The Rocketeer (2019 TV Series) 11 episodes, Mickey Mouse Mixed Up Adventures, Jake and the Neverending Pirates
• Composing 93 songs for Disney's The Lion Guard
• Music Video for theme song for The Lion Guard with over 9 million views
• First album "Meant to Be"
• Singing on stage for thousands as a kid with his Dad, Jay Black from Jay and the Americans (responsible for "This Magic Moment" and "Cara Mia")
Resources:
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beau_Black
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6872541/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/beaublack5
Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQt9M4E4nXA
Host:
Instagram: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneMiller
Twitter: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneM
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mentorsonthemic
Website: www.michellesimonemiller.com
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/24mmichelle
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