From Ad Sales to Hollywood: GG Hawkins' Journey to Filmmaking

In this exciting episode, John and Brian are joined by Gigi Hawkins, an accomplished producer, writer, and filmmaker. The trio dives into Gigi's transition from ad sales to filmmaking, her decision to adopt the name 'Gigi,' and her journey making her first feature film 'I Really Love My Husband.' Gigi shares behind-the-scenes stories, including the challenges of casting and her creative process. She also opens up about her next projects and the challenges of making it in Hollywood. Don't miss this insightful and inspiring chat!YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OutLoudAndLaughing?sub_confirmation=1Time Stamps: 00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:17 Meet Gigi Hawkins00:46 Gigi's Name Transition03:09 Gigi's Filmmaking Journey05:20 Casting Challenges and Successes09:26 Character Deep Dive: Kiki13:04 The Art of Scriptwriting: Throwing Characters Through the Ringer14:06 Movie Release and Festival Success15:15 Career Transitions and Mentorship18:46 The Power of Knowing Your Value20:00 Future Projects and Industry Challenges26:51 Concluding Thoughts and Gratitude—--Visit us at www.OutLoudAndLaughing.comListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7obVHRF8knOr0WUMOZLJnMWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvTk63DP29cMR3QjT_xkkHygIX2MZi1c9