Be Hollywood from Home
by Keenan Johnston
The entertainment industry is now spread throughout the world. While the 'mystique' of Hollywood carries considerable panache, with the rapid advances in the digital age, nearly anyone can be part of the entertainment industry, but only if they are willing to apply themselves by starting right where they are. You may not realize how many 'industry' folk do NOT plant themselves in Hollywood, New York or London (although travel to these locations is not uncommon). Keenan Johnston outlines the industry's accessibility to you and interviews friends and colleagues that have 'paid their dues.'
Episodes
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Home in the time of Covid.
The lock down for Covid is an excellent time to be reminded that you can still work on breaking into and being involved in the entertainment industry from home. Keenan reminds folks to learn certain skills, don’t feel like you have to drop everything and run off to join the circus . Llearn your...
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Voice Over - From home!
Our program focuses on how you can 'break into' the entertainment industry without getting broken, and without going broke. Your wisest course of action is to start right where you are. This episode focuses on one of the most omni-present aspects of today's entertainment industry: the broadcast...
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Screenwriting - start at home - now.
"If it's not on the page it's not on the stage." The script is the template for any film or television production. And there are MANY folks who aspire to write the great American screenplay. But they first need to understand some basic principles. And most of these lessons should be learned right...
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John Demakis - the right attitude and 'just do it.'
John Demakas on what you can do right where you are. Perhaps most importantly how your attitude and expectations can take you much further than just going through the motions.
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How's your attitude?
One of the most important aspects of pursuing a new goal - and especially in the entertainment industry - is understanding and controlling your attitude. Self-limiting behavior is the single, greatest threat to your success. Keenan explains some of the most common hurdles.
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Time is on your side - if you use it
Time- how you use your time is what determines your future. An old saying : "I can tell you what you're going to be doing in 5 years... when you tell me what you do with your spare time." Keenan explains how he replaced his 'recreations' with creations. Instead of spending endless hours...
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Episode 4 - Commitment
Commitment - "the vision thing." You will not accomplish your goals through mere wishing or hoping. You must make a commitment to your goals. When others in your life hear that you are pursuing the entertainment industry they are likely to scoff or perhaps worse, try to 'talk you out of it , for...
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Episode 1 - Being Hollywood from Home
Introductory broadcast regarding the most addictive passion of our culture, the entertainment industry. We have been immersed in consuming and being influenced by television and film from birth. Many individuals seek to become involved in the industry and drop their 'normal lives' without...
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Episode 2
Keenan gives more of his personal story, and encourages you. Your personal story is significant. Don't discount that... EVERY star, Director, Producer in Hollywood came from somewhere different. They all have their unique story. So do you. You may have to sharpen some skills, and you may need…
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Episode 3 - Being Hollywood from Home
If some truck driver named James Cameron can do this, so can you!
About this show
The entertainment industry is now spread throughout the world. While the 'mystique' of Hollywood carries considerable panache, with the rapid advances in the digital age, nearly anyone can be part of the entertainment industry, but only if they are willing to apply themselves by starting right where they are. You may not realize how many 'industry' folk do NOT plant themselves in Hollywood, New York or London (although travel to these locations is not uncommon). Keenan Johnston outlines the industry's accessibility to you and interviews friends and colleagues that have 'paid their dues.'
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