Represent Now with Mariam Meliksetyan

This week’s episode of the Represent Now podcast brings you a conversation between actress and filmmaker Mariam Meliksetyan and Emmy Award-winning actor, filmmaker, and writer Michael Goorjian. They discuss the making of the critically acclaimed Amerikatsi, which made history as the first ever film from Armenia to make the Oscar Shortlist for Best International Feature Film, working with Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas, cinematic influences, how acting informs directing, and much much more! Follow/Subscribe to our podcast for new episodes. Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts or anywhere you get your podcasts. Leave us a rating or review to let us know how we're doing! Make sure to follow us on Instagram ⁠@RepresentNowPod⁠ Want advice or have a question for future guests? Submit them in the link in our ⁠Instagram⁠ bio. For advertising or sponsorship opportunities email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Socials: Mariam Meliksetyan - Instagram

This week on the Represent Now podcast actress and filmmaker Mariam Meliksetyan sits down to chat with pop recording artist, songwriter, and actress Natalie Kalamdaryan, also known as Natalie K. They discuss the importance of manifesting artistic and career goals, performing with John Mayer, and Natalie’s new single “Dance with Me” which is out now on all digital platforms! Follow/Subscribe to our podcast for new episodes. Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts or anywhere you get your podcasts. Leave us a rating or review to let us know how we're doing! Make sure to follow us on Instagram ⁠@RepresentNowPod⁠ Want advice or have a question for future guests? Submit them in the link in our ⁠Instagram⁠ bio. For advertising or sponsorship opportunities please email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Socials: Mariam Meliksetyan - Instagram

This week on the Represent Now podcast we have a special episode in honor of Armenian History Month this April. Actress and filmmaker Mariam Meliksetyan sits down to chat with Armen Karaoghlanian, the founder of the Armenian Film Society (AFS) and the Armenian Film Festival in Los Angeles. They discuss AFS’s involvement in helping to elect the first ever voting member from Armenia for the Golden Globes, starting a film festival that’s community focused, and which film people should watch if they want to be introduced to the rich history of Armenian cinema! Follow/Subscribe to our podcast for new episodes. Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Leave us a rating or review to let us know how we're doing! Make sure to follow us on Instagram ⁠@RepresentNowPod⁠ Want advice or have a question for future guests? Submit them in the link in our ⁠Instagram⁠ bio. This episode is brought to you by Decolux Home: ⁠Decolux Home Instagram⁠ ⁠Decolux Home Website For advertising or sponsorship opportunities please email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Socials: Mariam Meliksetyan Instagram

The second episode of the Represent Now podcast brings you a conversation between actress and filmmaker Mariam Meliksetyan and casting director Jennifer Peralta-Ajemian, whose work has garnered recognition by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, Atlanta Film Festival, Austin Film Festival, and SXSW among others. They discuss the importance of inclusion both in front of and behind the camera, how to approach show business in an entrepreneurial manner, advice for aspiring casting directors, and the new Academy Award category for Achievement in Casting! Follow/Subscribe to our podcast for new episodes. Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Leave us a rating or review to let us know how we're doing! Make sure to follow us on Instagram ⁠@RepresentNowPod⁠ Want advice or have a question for future guests? Submit them in the link in our ⁠Instagram⁠ bio. This episode is brought to you by Decolux Home: Decolux Home Instagram Decolux Home Website For advertising or sponsorship opportunities please email: [email protected]⁠ Socials: Mariam Meliksetyan: Instagram

We start off the first episode of the Represent Now podcast with a conversation between actress and filmmaker Mariam Meliksetyan and Annie Dashtoyan, the manager of worldwide creative content at Warner Brothers and most recently the producer of the behind the scenes content and marketing campaigns on Dune: Part Two. They discuss the importance of representation in media, advocating for your work, dream book adaptations, and what it's like working with Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya! Follow/Subscribe to our podcast for new episodes. Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Leave us a rating or review to let us know how we're doing. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @RepresentNowPod Want advice or have a question for future guests? Submit them in the link in our Instagram bio. For advertising or sponsorship opportunities please email: [email protected] Socials: Mariam Meliksetyan: Instagram, TikTok

Welcome to the Represent Now podcast produced and hosted by actress and filmmaker Mariam Meliksetyan. Our show is centered around the belief that representation matters. Each episode brings you an inspiring and entertaining conversation with friends and peers from the film and entertainment industry who are from historically underrepresented communities in show business. Tune in for engaging discussions with actors, musicians, filmmakers, executives, and other trailblazers who are making their mark and making history with their craft. First episode drops March 1, 2024. Listen to Represent Now with Mariam Meliksetyan on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow/Subscribe to our podcast for new episodes. Leave us a rating or review to let us know how we're doing. Make sure to follow us on Instagram ⁠@RepresentNowPod⁠ Want advice or have a question for future guests? Submit them in the link in our ⁠Instagram⁠ bio. For advertising or sponsorship opportunities please email: [email protected]⁠