The Hollywood Makers

In this compelling episode of The Hollywood Makers podcast, Rossy Eguigure sits down with Dr. Ana-Christina Ramón, the Director of the UCLA Entertainment and Media Research Initiative. Listen to this conversation about the latest Hollywood Diversity Reports and the evolving landscape of representation in the industry. Discover why films with diverse casts are thriving at the box office, Latinos&#3...

Welcome to the fourth season of The Hollywood Makers podcast! In this new season, we are shifting the spotlight to the powerful women shaping the creative industry. Despite the challenging times of widespread layoffs and industry changes, we’re celebrating the strength and resilience of women leading the way in film, TV, and media. Join us as we dive into the stories of trailblazing diverse voices...

In our new episode of The Hollywood Makers, Claudia Cano-Asbjornsen sits down with Lin Tam, an acclaimed director, producer, and writer renowned for her innovative contributions to animation and technology. Lin shares insights from her illustrious career, highlighted by her award-winning short film "Friendship," which has captivated audiences worldwide. We invite you to know about Lin&#3...

Gordon Firemark, an entertainment attorney with over 30 years of experience, discusses the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the media and entertainment industry. In this interview with Claudia Cano-Asbjornsen, he highlights the legal challenges and uncertainties surrounding AI, such as copyright protection for AI-generated works and the use of AI to create fake content. Firemark emphasize...

In this episode Claudia Cano-Asbjornsen takes you into the intricacies surrounding the closure of Participant Media, exploring the factors that led to its shutdown. She also provides an insider's look at Cinemacon in Las Vegas and the importance of this event in the film industry. Perhaps most importantly for our community "The Hollywood Makers," Claudia offers valuable insights into...

In this episode, Claudia Cano-Asbjornsen interviews Danny De Lillo who is the Chair of the Board of Directors of New Filmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA). This is an interesting conversation where we, at 'The Hollywood Makers', continue to unite efforts with NFMLA to support emerging filmmakers. The insights these two filmmakers of supporters share have a lot of value. If you are a creative work...

We are ending the celebration of Women's History Month with a wonderful episode with insightful stories of women trailblazers in the Media and Entertainment industry from the beginning of cinema. Join Claudia Cano-Asbjornsen, who shines a spotlight on the incredible contributions of women in Hollywood. From pioneers to Oscar-winning legends, discover these specific inspiring stories of women w...

Daniel Indart, a music genius, is our guest of honor in this episode of The Hollywood Makers. From scoring blockbusters and awarded films to collaborating with music icons like Ricky Martin and Quincy Jones, Daniel's influence in the industry is unparalleled. Join Claudia Cano-Asbjornsen as she asks him about his career, from the founding of Latin Music Specialists and LMS Records to producing ove...

Claudia Cano-Asbjornsen brings you a summary of what happened at the Sundance Film Festival. This independent film festival has launched the careers of some of the most admired filmmakers of today. The Sundance Festival celebrated its 40th anniversary, and you won't want to miss what projects were screened at this important event. Come and listen to the episode where you'll hear valuable i...

Claudia Cano-Asbjornsen brings a great guest in this episode: Jana Nascimento Nagase. Jana is a film critic and voting member for the Critics Choice Awards and the Spirit Awards. Both Claudia and Jana have a lot of experience not only interviewing the makers of the films that are being nominated but also Jana's career shows the road map of how those films and series win the prizes. Don't miss this...

In this new episode of The Hollywood Makers Claudia Cano-Asbjornsen shares in brief the meaning of the new agreement that ended the last historic strike. The dust has settled, and everyone can feel the enthusiasm in the entertainment capital generating a lot of activity once again. Directors are hurrying to regroup their casts for paused film productions, while actors are waiting for the opportuni...

In this episode, we decided to go deep into the world of AI with Dr. Duan Peng, an awarded and distinguished executive in the tech and media sectors. We knew Dr. Peng had to be featured in our program, which is by and directed to 'The Hollywood Makers', given her impressive career achievements in data science, machine learning, Generative AI, and data strategy, which continue to shape our...

In this episode, our host, Claudia Cano-Asbjornsen explores the life and career of the exceptional Aalia Lanius, a true survivor, writer, producer, and a powerhouse in Hollywood. As the owner of Unsugarcoated Media and the visionary behind the Empower Con event, Aalia has been a driving force in promoting empowerment, creativity, and authenticity in the entertainment industry. She's not just a...

In this episode, Claudia Cano-Asbjornsen shares in detail the meaning of the Hollywood strikes. For the first time in more than 60 years, writers and actors are joining forces to negotiate fair treatment for what they bring to the table. Join Claudia as she breaks down what the strikes mean for the hardworking folks in Hollywood and how it is also shaking up California's economy. Plus, our hos...

Join us for an exciting kickoff as we unveil the relaunch of 'Multiculturalism in Film and TV,' from "Dale, Cuéntame Network' now transformed into 'The Hollywood Makers' podcast! In this inaugural episode, I sit down with Claudia Cano-Asbjornsen, our new co-host, as we embark on this thrilling journey together. Tune in as Claudia and I share a sneak peek into what's in...

First Published: 5/29/22 We love to celebrate multiculturalism! And this month we join the celebrations of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month interviewing Matt Ferrucci. You will hear about how his filmmaker journey started in San Francisco before coming to Hollywood. And because in our episodes we always look for some information that could inspire you in your career, he also shar...

First Published: 2/28/21 Multiculturalism in Film and TV. In this episode we celebrate today and always the pride of the history of African American culture. We love having Kameishia Wooten, an inspiring filmmaker, who is sharing her story and how she is succeeding in the entertainment industry.  Kameishia's story is very inspiring because she works in the corporate area of the industry and at...

First Published: 10/5/22 Gabriela Garcia Medina makes beautiful films that are bright, humorous, and lighthearted because she knows the importance of sharing Latinx stories that aren’t focused on trauma. Listen to hear how the stories of her own childhood have inspired her to create films that encourage happiness. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers o...

First Published: 11/17/21 As a homeless youth, Judah faced his fair share of obstacles but he was able to find his way out of that life and now lives his life as an award winning filmmaker. While his work as a creative is incredible on its own, what makes Judah Ray such an inspiration is his positive outlook on life. In this week’s episode, Judah shares his tips for avoiding worry and stress by be...

First Published: 8/25/21 Andrew Chung is an award winning filmmaker as well as co-founder of the Asian Canadian Film Alliance. Andrew is here to talk about his most recent film, White Elephant, which tells the story of a 16 year old Indo-Canadian girl struggling with her identity due to the lack of representation in the films she grew up watching. He shares how his own experiences inspired the fil...

First Published: 8/11/21 From their first job working on Ru Paul’s Drag Race, to winning awards for their first feature film that was completed in a span of just 5 days, and going on to write comic books, Carly Usdin has quite the story to share. While sharing their story, we also discuss the importance of accurately portraying mental health concerns in film along with how Hollywood can work towar...

First Published: 7/14/21 Rami Kodeih and Nora Mariana join us this week to share their incredible story of how they met and became, not only partners in marriage, but partners in creating beautiful films together. Nora and Rami share the same passion for unity, kindness, and positivity that we have here at Go Ahead, Tell Me! Listen as they share with us the inspiration behind their recent film ‘Al...

First Published: 6/30/21 With a Ph. D. in Theater and an MS in Physics, Dr. Teddy Alexis Rodriguez has quite the story to share with us! Not only is he an award-winning filmmaker, but he is also a multicultural consultant working to increase diversity within institutions. His work has been recognized by the Hollywood LGBT Festival, IndieFest, and Gold Star Movie Awards, among many others. His film...

First Published: 6/2/21 He is a great filmmaker, but most of all, a great human being. Robbie Bryan shares his story "in hopes of inspiring others to fight whatever battles they have in their lives." We are, as always, so honored to have a conversation with a change-maker such as Robbie Bryan. Listen to this episode where he shares how he deals with his health battle along with all of li...

First Published: 5/19/21 This week's episode is with Latinx director, Alberto Belli. He is Mexican-American and is leading the new wave in the industry, not only with his craft as a director but also as co-founder of the database, Latinx Directors, which allows Hollywood professionals to find Latinx Directors to work on their projects. With this database, there should be no more excuses as to...