The Hollywood Makers

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...

First Published: 4/7/21 Miguel joins us to talk about his work as a filmmaker. An award-winning actor, director, and writer, Miguel shares how growing up with his father in a small town in Mexico has influenced his career. His work has made a tremendous impact on the Latinx and LGBTQ+ community and he shares the incredible responses he has received about his most recent film, Acuitzeramo. This is...

Published 3/9/21 Stanford graduate, filmmaker, and director, Tayo Amos, joins us to discuss her most recent projects and how being a black woman growing up in the Bay Area has inspired her work as a filmmaker. A Blossom in the Night, Tayo’s most recent release, is currently in the 2021 film festival run and is receiving incredible reviews. The film follows a young woman searching for her kidnapped...

Published 2/21 Renard T. Jenkins has more than 30 years of experience in the television, radio, and film industry. During his work in the media production industry, he has received different recognitions and prizes, including Emmy Awards, a Peabody, as well as many other industry awards. Renard T. Jenkins is passionate about helping others in the industry and has been an advisor and board member o...

This is the first episode in February of 2021 when the 'Dale Cuéntame' podcast started its episodes in English interviewing multicultural filmmakers in Hollywood. Today those episodes will become the first part of the new podcast: The Hollywood Makers, adding interviews with other makers in the Media and Entertainment Industry. Enjoy! Jon Alston, a five-year NFL veteran, turned award-winni...