The Hollywood Dream

Hello friends! Welcome to the season finale of The Hollywood Dream podcast! Thank you to everyone who has tuned in and supported the podcast. In today's episode, we have an exciting interview with the talented filmmaker Cinder Chou, where we'll be diving into the nitty-gritty details of her latest project “Artist Unknown” and her experiences in the industry. From the importance of taking p...

In today's episode, we have a special guest joining us from Japan, the talented filmmaker Hiroki Wakamatsu. We dive deep into Hiroki's journey as a filmmaker, his recent world premiere at the Art of Brooklyn Film Festival for his Sci-Fi film "Hakaniwa," and explore the fascinating world of Japanese cinema. We discuss his incredible film "Hakaniwa," a gripping story abou...

On this episode of The Hollywood Dream, I had the pleasure of sitting down with songwriter, author, and photographer Krystle Henninger. Krystle is an incredibly talented individual with a wealth of experience in both making music and working in theater in New York City. Krystle takes us on a fascinating journey, starting with her early days as a stage manager in high school. She shares insights in...

Hi! In today's episode of The Hollywood Dream podcast, I chat with writer and filmmaker David Bell, who shares the inside story of a movie-making experience filled with collaboration, challenges, and self-expression. In this candid interview, David shares how he and his co-director dived into the process of writing and directing a scene that added a unique flavor to the film. With the co-direc...

Hi, In today's episode of the Hollywood Dream podcast, I am chatting with actress and producer Ana Moioli who moved from Brazil to pursue her dream of acting and making art. She created a theater company, graduated from NYU, and is now making films all over New York City. Follow Ana on IG  @anamoioli  Ana's Theater company https://www.etaliatheater.com/ Theme was done on Fiverr Sign up to...

In today's episode of the Hollywood Dream podcast, I am chatting with documentary and commercial editor and filmmaker Nina Thomas. Nina shares her journey as an editor and how working remotely from Barcelona is the best thing for her right now. Thank you for watching! Music created on Fiverr Sign up to get the best music for your videos! https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/rt1m4o/ Follow me...

Hi, This week I sit down with TV writer Alex Fernandez who is a writer for the hit TV show Station 19. We met to do this episode before the writers' strike, I stand in solidarity with her and all the WGA writers fighting for fairness. Thank you for watching! Theme song created on Fiverr Sign up to get the best music for your videos! https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/rt1m4o/ Follow me on S...

Hello! In today's episode, I'm talking to director of photography or DP Valentina Caniglia. We talk about breaking the rules, working with famous directors, and more! Theme done on Fiverr Follow me on Social Media: Twitter: @Johannymota Instagram: @Johanny51

In today's episode, I chat with writer Katie Tibaldi who is a writer for the hit show on Amazon Prime, Harlem. We talked about what is like to write in the TV show Harlem, producing late-night TV, making documentaries, and more! Check out Harlem on Amazon! https://amzn.to/42MXTmX Watch Katie's documentary "Street Fighting Men" https://amzn.to/3O57Ic0 Theme done on Fiverr Follow m...

Hi In today's video, I am chatting with actress, writer, and director, Larena Patrick. We talked about writing, making music videos, and a lot more! Theme music done on Fiverr Follow Larena @meetlarenapatrick Follow me on Social Media: Twitter: @Johannymota Instagram: @Johanny51

Hi, OMG we've made it to ten episodes! In today's episode, I am chatting with filmmaker, Ted talker, author, and all-around badass Meagan Adele Lopez. Meagan is from Baltimore but she is currently in France. She joined me from the South of France to talk about documentaries, how she prepared for her Ted talk, and much more! Theme music done on Fiverr Check out Meagan's documentary: htt...

Hello! In today's episode, I'm talking to film critic Nicholas Bell from  @fishjellyfilmreviews  we talk about film criticism, The Cannes film festival, writing, and more! Follow Nicholas  @fishjellyfilmreviews  Them Music by Fiverr Follow me on Social Media: Twitter: @Johannymota Instagram: @Johanny51 📓 Medium: https://johanny.medium.com/ Watch The Life of a Cowboy https://youtu.be/SiB5Y...

Hello! In today's episode I'm chatting with horror film director Kristin Noriega, we talk about what makes a good horror film, our mutual excitement for the new Horror film Evil Dead Rise, Night of the Living Dead, the secret to making a good horror film and so much more! Follow Kristin on IG @kristinnoriega Theme music done on Fiverr Follow me on Social Media: Twitter: @Johannymota Instag...

Are you passionate about working in production and making documentaries you love? In today's episode of The Hollywood Dream Podcast Wynona Barbera talks about her experience working in film and TV production, her love for environmental documentaries, and more! Follow Wynona on IG @wynonabb Podcast Theme done on Fiverr. 🍿watch my short film on Amazon Prime: "The Third Wheel"https://a...

Hi, In today's episode of The Hollywood Dream Podcast, I am chatting with Actor and entrepreneur Ydaiber Orozco. Ydaiber is an actor, originally from Venezuela we met during acting school in New York City and now she's a working actor and working to become an emotional code practitioner. Learn more about her journey in today's episode! Follow Ydaiber:IG:  @ydaiber  Rekindle your light...

Be the star of your own story! In today's episode, I chat with actor and filmmaker Christina Sullivan who shares her journey in Hollywood. We talk about acting in narrative podcasts, writing your own stories, and creating work for yourself, Los Angels, and more! Christina is the author of a monologue and scenes book so if you are an actor looking for some material for an audition buy her book...

Are you ready to make it in Hollywood? How about getting some sound advice from one of the top casting directors? In this fourth episode of The Hollywood Dream podcast, you will hear from Medge Ross, a successful casting director in the industry. Medge shares her insight on what it really takes to make it in Hollywood, from the inside out. Watch this video and get the valuable advice you need to m...

Hi,  Welcome to the third episode of The Hollywood Dream podcast, where I virtually sit down with the multi-talented Anthony Devito, an actor from the hit Apple TV series "The Morning Show," on Apple TV, and the festival director and co-founder of the prestigious Art of Brooklyn Film Festival.  In this interview, we delve into Anthony's journey as an actor, his experiences working with J...

Welcome to episode 2 of The Hollywood Dream Podcast, in today's episode I am talking to comedy writer and producer Brett Epstein. Brett is a working actor from New York City and the creator of the 7x7 series here in New York City where he produces seven plays over the course of two nights.  In this episode we talk about his journey, finding peace, and what it's like living in the dream. Brett...

Welcome to the very first episode of my Podcast, The Hollywood Dream. A podcast where I'll be chatting with film and TV professionals about their Journey to reaching their Hollywood dream, in today's episode, I chat with my friend Michelle Martinez who started winning awards right after film school!   She is an actor, writer, editor, a film studio in one. She's very talented and her film...

Hi there, Welcome to the Hollywood Dream podcast, where we talk about that journey to reaching our Hollywood dreams! This is a quick trailer introducing the host and what the podcast is all about.  Follow us on Instagram @Thehollywooddreampod Season 1 premieres Wednesday, March 1st!