Roughly a quarter of a million people work in the entertainment industry in Los Angeles. We all know about actors, writers, and directors, but what about the people doing the more obscure, behind-the-scenes jobs? What's a Best Boy? Storyboarder? What does a "Producer" actually do and how did they get there? Adam Claus is on a mission to find out as he interviews the people who do the jobs that need to be done in order to bring us all the content we love. Find out what these jobs entail and the stories of the people who do them.
Radioactive spiders, killer clowns, and early mornings in a Wendy's parking lot. You aren't dreaming, you've entered into the dark art of sound editing. Studio owner Matthew Bobb explains. Spacewalk's website: https://spacewalksound.com Spacewalk's instagram: @spacewalksound SYWIE's Instagram: @so.youworkinentertainment www.soyouworkinentertainment.com
They say clothes make the person, but who makes the clothes? Shirley Lipscomb does, and she happens to be LA Magazine's Best Tailor 2022! Shirley stops by to chat about her career fitting the likes of Aaron Rodgers, Ryan Gosling, and Elon Musk, among others. SYWIE's Instagram: @so.youworkinentertainment www.soyouworkinentertainment.com
Some days it's capturing OJ Simpson, Justin Bieber, or Larry David. Other days it's creating a camera rig for the ocean's deepest ditch. Thomas Bango explains how it's all part of life in the trenches with the camera department. Thomas's instagram: @bangocam SYWIE's Instagram: @so.youworkinentertainment www.soyouworkinentertainment.com
You might have talent. You might be a manager. But do you have the talents needed to be a talent manager? Talented talent manager Andrew Dinh does, and he dropped by to talk about managing creators and influencers, among other things. Themes and Variation Episode "Songs You Prefer To Listen To Alone": https://open.spotify.com/episode/3NjPXvrJWeRVkruSKQr8wW?si=7f615885bea742d0 Andrew's Instagram: @andrewndinh SYWIE Instagram: @so.youworkinentertainment www.soyouworkinentertainment.com Get in touch: adam@claushousecreative.com
Whether she's criss-crossing the globe with a camera, or locked in her house at an editing bay, Emmy-award winning documentary editor/director/filmmaker Sara Newens can't stop telling stories. Sara on Instagram: @snewies Sara on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2452937/ www.saranewens.com So, You Work In Entertainment on Instagram: @so.youworkinentertainment Get in touch: adam@claushousecreative.com www.soyouworkinentertainment.com
A spaceship desk, Anderson Paak, and a boss with a baby on the way just might be the recipe for your big break. Mastering Engineer Jared Hirshland takes a break from tweaking the dials on your favorite songs to explain. Jared's Instagram: @jlhaudioservices See Jared's studio on the podcast's new instagram: @so.youworkinentertainment www.soyouworkinentertainment.com
Cruise into LA and get your first job dancing for Katy Perry at The Grammys? They call that a "Renato". Professional Dance Artist Renato explains. Renato's website: https://www.renamor.live/ Renato's Instagram: @renamor__ Adam's Instagram: @adamclaus www.soyouworkinentertainment.com
Getting TV sets ready to film isn't all about breaking sconces and hauling away unfunny couches, but it's part of it. Industry veteran Erich Petros explains. Instagram: @adamclaus www.soyouworkinentertainment.com
How do you pursue a passion for music if you aren't a musician? John Biondolillo discusses his life and career in radio, the record business, and music licensing. John's Website: https://www.aboveandbiond.com/ John's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-biondolillo Adam's Instagram: @adamclaus www.soyouworkinentertainment.com
After the death of his mother, Daniel takes an idea he had in a dream to the big screen, DIY style.You Miss 87% Of The Shots You DO Take If You’re Me In 2019 Sundance Institute ArticleDaniel's IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4354032/ Daniel's Twitter: @damnyallshar Adam's Instagram: @adamclauswww.soyouworkinentertainment.com
From Intern to Executive Producer in three years? It's all in a made-for-TV-movie day's work for young go-getter Lexi Lewis. Lexi's IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9638983 Lexi's Instagram: @lalalexi Adam's Instagram: @adamclaus www.soyouworkinentertainment.com
From an early career with Jerry Springer to seeing the world with a production crew, Jesse Brooks shares what it's like working in TV. Jesse's IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3086695/ A great resource Jesse uses to get TV/Film production work: www.staffmeup.com www.soyouworkinentertainment.com
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