Be Hollywood from Home

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 craft whatever your emphasis, explore the web, use technology and have fun.

Celluloid is the plastic material from which motion pictures were historically made.  With the omni-presence of digital capture and projection we may forget that this industry which exploded onto our culture at the beginning of the 20th Century was almost entirely based on the exposure and subsequent distribution of celluloid.  The British band, The Kinks, epic song "Celluloid Heroes", captured so much of the desire to 'be Hollywood "I wish my life was anon-stop Hollywood movie show...". More importantly they draw on an earlier insight from Shakespeare - "All the world is a stage and we are but players." But the Kinks drive it even deeper when it comes to aspirations to 'make it in Hollywood.'  If you don't come with understanding, there can be a very steep price to pay.     Our podcast is dedicated to helping you maintain your sanity and integrity- if you aspire to be involved in entertainment. the most successful from the entertainment industry aren't simply 'famous'. they have successful REAL lives.  They do not sacrifice normalcy and humanity in the chasing of glitter and fame.  The joy and fulfillment of this industry comes through collaboration and successful story-telling. It reaches something deep within us as human beings.  If you learn THAT joy first, you will be successful wherever you go in your desire to be in entertainment.

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 voice.

"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 where you are.

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.

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.

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 entertaining himself and "recreating", he determined to spend that time creating. If you are willing to set aside distractions and use that time to invest in yourself and your future in entertainment, you will be moving towards your goals.

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 your own good.' Unless you know how to commit - without jumping off a cliff - you will face tremendous emotional turmoil. James Cameron did not quit his day job - he drove a truck - but he worked toward his real goal - involvement in film, and ultimaltely directing. Don't quit your day job. But do commit to your passion... understand it and get experience as you are moving into a brave new world. See you at the movies!

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 understanding that there are many things you can do RIGHT NOW to be successful and ease their way into the industry.

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 more knowledge on the HOW of getting in to entertainment. But anyone, anywhere can do it, and do it right where they are.

If some truck driver named James Cameron can do this, so can you!