Do It Scared with Actor Misha Molani
09/29/20 • 52 min
Misha Molani is an actor and comedian based in Los Angeles. When she’s not acting, Misha is an art coordinator on Orville. If you are interested in getting involved on set in any capacity, then you're going to love this episode. We chat about what exactly an art coordinator does, how to get involved on set, the underrepresentation of South Asian people in Hollywood, always being a student, and “doing it scared.”
Please note: This episode was recorded several months ago.
Mentioned in the Episode:
- Watch Misha in Unfair and Ugly
- Watch Misha in Episode 5 of Friend Request
- Elsewhere: Directed by Kali Baker Johnson. Stay tuned for more details about this incredible film!
- Baegency: WOC Sketch Comedy Team performs at the Pack Theatre First Fridays at 8pm
- Shout Out: Misha’s Dad & Kali Baker Johnson
Fact Check: Was Alan Rickman a graphic designer until he was 40? Correct! Alan Rickman was a graphic designer and didn’t book his first feature until he was in his forties.
Connect with Misha:
IG: mimolani
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Music by: Michael Paraskevas
Misha Molani is an actor and comedian based in Los Angeles. When she’s not acting, Misha is an art coordinator on Orville. If you are interested in getting involved on set in any capacity, then you're going to love this episode. We chat about what exactly an art coordinator does, how to get involved on set, the underrepresentation of South Asian people in Hollywood, always being a student, and “doing it scared.”
Please note: This episode was recorded several months ago.
Mentioned in the Episode:
- Watch Misha in Unfair and Ugly
- Watch Misha in Episode 5 of Friend Request
- Elsewhere: Directed by Kali Baker Johnson. Stay tuned for more details about this incredible film!
- Baegency: WOC Sketch Comedy Team performs at the Pack Theatre First Fridays at 8pm
- Shout Out: Misha’s Dad & Kali Baker Johnson
Fact Check: Was Alan Rickman a graphic designer until he was 40? Correct! Alan Rickman was a graphic designer and didn’t book his first feature until he was in his forties.
Connect with Misha:
IG: mimolani
Stay Up to Date:
- Follow whatsyoursecretpodcast and arigjohnson on Instagram
- Sign up for our newsletter to download Ari’s Secrets (otherwise known as what Ari is reading/watching)
- Visit whatsyoursecretpodcast.com
Music by: Michael Paraskevas
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