Entertainment Fanatics

Go behind the scenes with real stories, raw advice, and insider tips on breaking into the entertainment industry, and even if that’s not your goal, these interviews, revealing how people built successful careers, offer a fascinating glimpse into this world. I’m your host, Doan Nguyen. Today, I interviewed Domonique Brown, who is an actor on the autism spectrum. We discuss his experience as an acto...

Go behind the scenes with real stories, raw advice, and insider tips on breaking into the entertainment industry, and even if that’s not your goal, these interviews, revealing how people built successful careers, offer a fascinating glimpse into this world. I’m your host, Doan Nguyen. Today, I interviewed Brandon Ransbottom, who is a screenwriter and executive producer of Brooker. We discussed how...

Go behind the scenes with real stories, raw advice, and insider tips on breaking into the entertainment industry, and even if that’s not your goal, these interviews, revealing how people built successful careers, offer a fascinating glimpse into this world . I’m your host Doan Nguyen. Today, I interviewed Nico Casavecchia who moved to Barcelona at 19. We discussed how the film A Boy and His Atom c...

Welcome to this episode of Entertainment Fanatics. I’m your host, Doan Nguyen. In this episode, I interviewed Paul Skidmore, an independent filmmaker who shares his experience working outside of the traditional entertainment hubs. He also talks about how his faith has supported him throughout his career — and much more. Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show!

Welcome back to Entertainment Fanatics, I’m your host Doan Nguyen, on this episode, I had the wonderful opportunity to interview Prince George, who has a 20 year history of working in the entertainment industry, in various forms, such as an actor, and talk show host. Thank you for listening and enjoy the show. 

Welcome to Entertainment Fanatics, I’m your host Doan Nguyen, on this episode, I am interviewing Kent Haywood, who is a professor of Cinematic Arts at CSULB, we discuss his background in the entertainment industry, his experience of attending the Berlin Film Festival, and more. Thank you for listening and enjoy the show.

Welcome to Entertainment Fanatics, on this episode, I am interviewing Mike Oppenheim, who has a long history of working in the entertainment industry, we discuss his background, his fascination of being a filmmaker, and his advice for aspiring professionals, who has a strong desire to work in this field. Thank you for listening and enjoy the show.

Welcome back to Entertainment Fanatics, I’m your host Doan Nguyen. On today’s episode, I am interviewing Ben Huff, a professor of Cinematic Arts at Cal State Long Beach, who has a lot of experience working in the entertainment industry. We discuss how he became a professor, his favorite projects, and advice for people who want to be in the entertainment industry. 

Welcome back to Entertainment Fanatics, I’m your host Doan Nguyen. On today’s episode, I am interviewing Tony (Mero) who has over 20 years of experience working in television as an editor. He has worked on shows such as Bar Rescue, Love is Blind, and Dancelife to name a few. We discussed how he got into the entertainment industry, his experience working on popular tv shows, and what he considered...

On today’s episode, I interviewed Phillip Berger, who is an industry professional with over 20 years of experience. He has worked in many productions as a producer, executive producer, creator, and consultant.

On this episode, I interviewed Carolina Silver, who is a coach at ICAN California Abilities Network, which is a nonprofit organization that provides services to adults with disabilities. Prior to working at ICAN, Carolina grew up immersed in entertainment industry in Los Angeles. We discuss her experiences, and her eventual change in careers.   

On this episode I interview Leigh Paonessa who runs the P.A. Bootcamp based in Hollywood, CA which  specializes in training people for Production Assistant jobs. I asked her some questions about where she got started, advice to succeed, and what she could change about the industry if she could.

In this episode, I interviewed Brandon DeVincenzo from the bands Desmadre, '92 and Absence of Mine. We discussed his experience of touring in Japan, where he got started, and his advice for aspiring entertainment professionals. 

In this episode, I interviewed Nick Sturz from the bands Wilder. and '92. We discussed his background in the entertainment industry, and future advice for prospective entertainment professionals.