The Heart Of Show Business With Alexia Melocchi

Send us Fan Mail Does an artist need to hone the skills of self-promotion and branding? Absolutely! Today my guest, Nicole Hansen, from Ebrandgelize Digital will tell you all about it.  Nicole Hansen is a film and television actress turned CEO of a successful brand awareness and consulting company and a true advocate for women in Business and in the Arts. Dive in with me as we discuss how she prod...

Send us Fan Mail How does one make an Award-winning film? How important is the role of the film director in choosing stories that lift our hearts and makes us feel connected? My discussion with internationally recognized award-winning director Sergio Navaretta is all about meaningful storytelling. Sergio is fiercely passionate about bringing meaningful content that focuses on the exploration of th...

Send us Fan Mail Enter the world of global productions with my special Guest Kayvan Mashayekh.  Kayvan is a man of many talents, filmmaker, writer, producer but he is known for his incredible work bringing global producers together as the Chairman of the International Committee of the Producers Guild of America. He is also a super-connector and has created insightful content with his vlog CANNES-...

Send us Fan Mail Let’s do a deep dive on the collaborative journey of making an animated hit movie. Today’s guest comes all the way from Down Under! Warren Coleman is the co-writer and co-director of the unforgettable Happy Feet.  In this fun conversation, we reveal some true “insider” gems about the casting of Robbie Williams as the Penguin Ramon, and what inspired Prince to write the hit song TH...

Send us Fan Mail My special Guest today is Frank Clark.  I am sure many of you think that show business is just about being an artist and being creative, which it is, of course, that's a lot of it. And a  lot of it is also trusting your heart. But even in creative work, there is a business element to it. So in order for you to succeed beyond relying on your own talents, you also have to have...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I have a chat with the mistress of the modern Moulin Rouge, Ariana Savalas, who has just debuted her latest album THE DEAD DANCE.  Ariana Savalas, went from a Catholic schoolgirl to going all the way to London to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. She gained international fame as one of the founding members of the vintage phenomenon, Postmodern Jukebox. Her perfo...

Send us Fan Mail Actor Philip Boyd is a true Southern man and a gentleman He is known for playing the role of Oscar in Tyler Perry's “The Haves and Have nots”  and has worked with incredible directors at Forest Whitaker, Damien Chazelle, and played the lead in several Christmas movies and romance movies.  We worked together in the first film I ever produced, THE DRONE VIRUS, so this was a reu...

Send us Fan Mail Hadeel Reda has been 25 years in film and TV development, distribution and financing. She's a visionary film executive who has overseen marketing campaigns for the Lion King and Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas. She also oversaw the international sales efforts of over 30 movies for Winchester films owned by my good friend, Gary Smith. And I actually remember one o...

Send us Fan Mail It all started with a Diary entry at age 14, where it said: BIGGEST DREAM- TO GO TO AMERICA FOREVER. Dreams do come true.  In my first solo episode, get to know me and hear my journey about moving to America to pursue my show business dreams and the synchronicities and mindset that paved the way.⠀⠀ LET'S CONNECT: Linkedin IMDB Instagram Work with me   Merch Store   Support th...

Send us Fan Mail My special guest today is Harvard graduate cinematographer Akis Kostantakopoulos. Akis has lensed more than 25 films and over 100 scripted and unscripted projects, spanning 20 states, eight countries, and 30 cities. He's a graduate of the American Film Institute. One of his most recent credits is Running from Grace, starring Matt Dillon, and Jim Caviezel. We discuss how he ch...

Send us Fan Mail The heart of show business is getting to know the people that are pursuing a career in the world of arts, it doesn't matter if they're A listers or if they're up and coming. In this episode I talk with a gorgeous Texan girl, Kelsey Deanne, who I had the pleasure of meeting when she interviewed me during Scott's week on her podcast, Kelsey studied at Rada, which...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could get INSIDE THE MIND of a successful literary manager? Are you curious to find out about the journey to get represented In Hollywood? Here is your chance! In this episode I chat with Leslie Conliffe, a Literary Manager who is a Partner at Intellectual Property Group in Los Angeles where she represents television and motion picture writers, directors and authors. ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about making conscious content for a better world.  Emmanuel is an experienced feature film producer and documentary filmmaker.  A regular at all the major Film Festivals and Conventions, Emmanuel scouts for films for French distributors. We sit in line watching films together and talking about what's good and what's not for our clients.  Of cour...

Send us Fan Mail CHARLES AND VLAS PARLAPANIDES ON WRITING ANIME FOR NETFLIX, AND THE AMALGAMATION OF CHARACTER AND ACTION IN IMPACTFUL STORYTELLING.  Charles and Vlas Parlapanides are a true family business and a tight writing and producing unit. Not only they are siblings, but they are a successful writing team that has deals at Universal Pictures Warner Brothers Columbia, Paramount Pictures and...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder what the creative process looks like to create a movie based on a book?   In this episode, I talk with Lane Shefter Bishop, a multi-award-winning producer and director. She’s produced feature films including The Duff and Assassination Games , TV series, and more. Many of her works in film were inspired by or based on books, giving her a unique perspective on how storie...

Send us Fan Mail How do actors cope when all productions are put on hold?  When loved ones are being kept at a distance, in this episode, the Hollywood veil gets lifted to give us a glimpse of the real and raw emotion of an artist. Maeve Quinlan was in my premiere episode but there was so much more to share about how we all cope when our natural desire to be close is being put to the test and how...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder what the job of a production designer looks like?  Production design is one of the most important elements in film and TV. It sets the tone, creating an immersive world for the actors and viewers alike.  In this episode, I talk with Carolos Barbosa, an extremely talented production designer who has worked on the pilot of 24 – which nominated him for an Emmy – Lost, CSI...

Send us Fan Mail Today I’m joined by a very special guest, Craig McGinlay! Some of you may know Craig from his coveted and renowned role as Percival in ‘King Arthur: Legend of The Sword’ , or from his appearances in the critically acclaimed series ‘Outlander’ and ‘Knightfall’. Having come from a background as a rugby professional player, Craig has definitely worn many hats across many different in...

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to be a true Rockstar? It might be different than you think. It’s not about being able to perform like Christina Aguilera or Michael Jackson, but rather it’s about your presence, confidence, and personal branding. Essentially, it’s a mix of supreme confidence in who you are in totality and knowing what your brand is all about.  In this episode, I talk with Jonath...

Send us Fan Mail What did you dream about doing with your life as a child?  For Pitof Comar, his dream was to tell a story and provide an immersive experience for others. He started his career as a photographer, assistant director, and editor for films back in 1976, before branching out into musical scoring and graphic design for TV, music videos, and commercials. Then, in 2003, Pitof made his stu...

Send us Fan Mail When was the last time you called home?  No, I don’t mean calling your parents’ house or checking in with loved ones. When was the last time you give yourself space to check in with yourself ?  For Grammy voter Athena Andreadis, checking in with herself is an essential daily practice. Athena, born in London to Greek parents, is a rare diamond with a blessed voice and songs filled...

Send us Fan Mail Are you hungry for some quality content?  The entertainment world is full of content that provides space for consumers to zone out and forget about their own world as they dive into their television. But these times are changing, and more and more people are seeking out content that will educate and inspire them to make the world a better place.  On this episode, I talk with Jay H...

Send us Fan Mail Happy days are here again!  Yes, we’re still largely in lockdown worldwide to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, but happier days are waiting ahead of us as the Country slowly opens back up. On this episode, I talk with Don Most: an actor, director, performer, musician, and singer. Don’s charisma and natural comedic timing made him a beloved comedian that warmed the hearts o...

Send us Fan Mail How did you know you were destined for show business?  For Jay Russell, it was his fascination for horror movies – but that’s not what he’s known for today. Jay Russell is an American film director, writer, and producer, known for his family films such as My Dog Skip and The Water Horse . He’s also directed dramatic, critically acclaimed films like Ladder 49 .  In this episode, Ja...

Send us Fan Mail Dreaming of packing everything up and moving to Hollywood?  That’s exactly what Fernando Allende did. Born and raised in Mexico, he had a dream of becoming an actor. He was one of the first global teen idols, starring in Spanish language soap operas in the ‘70s, as well as hit Mexican feature films. But in the ‘80s, he took out all of his savings, uprooted his life, and headed str...