Behind the Scenes

Joanna Ke is an award-winning filmmaker that thrives in the industry fas an actor, writer, professional script reader, and producer. As a professional script reader and story analyst, Joanna has read hundreds of screenplays for studios, producers, and screenwriters. Her experience as an actor helps her have a keen eye for character and dialogue while her own experience as a writer helps her understand the creative process when consulting on a script. Learn more at http://joannake.com/home.html or visit http://www.joannake.com/ScriptMasters/Home.html for her script polishing services. To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on instagram at laurapowers44.

Founded in 2013 by actor/writer/producer Helenna Santos, Ms. In The Biz is the go-to resource for female entrepreneurs in the entertainment industry, focusing on creating career success while living a purpose-filled, passionate life.The site has a readership of almost half a million people all over the globe and hosts various events and meetup. Learn more at www.msinthebiz.com and follow Helenna on Instagram @helennamsantos. To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on instagram at laurapowers44.

Adam Chester works as a professional composer, arranger, pianist and singer/songwriter. Since 2005, he’s earned the title of the “Surrogate Elton John”, working exclusively with Sir Elton and his band as Elton’s only “stand-in” on the piano and vocals for various rehearsals, sound checks and concert appearances. Adam also composes, arranges and conducts for Elton. In 2007, Adam conducted the Brooklyn Youth Chorus in concert at Madison Square Garden for Elton’s 60th Birthday Concert, and in 2013, composed and arranged the choral parts for Elton’s single, “Home Again.” Learn more at adamchester.com or find him on Instagram @adamchester. You can also find his music on iTunes and his book “Smother” on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram @laurapowers44.

Prescott Ellison is a Grammy Award-winning drummer who has toured and recorded with artists including Brian McKnight, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera and Earth, Wind, and Fire. He is also an author of books on health and fitness as well as the inventor of The Body Bench. Learn more about his company Ellison Lifestyle Group at ellisonlifestylegroup.com and find him on Instagram @prescottellison as well as on Facebook and Youtube. You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram @laurapowers44.

Mick Garris is a filmmaker and author best known for his Stephen King adaptations and creating the "Masters Of Horror" television series. He is also the creator of the Post Mortem with Mick Garris podcast where he interviews directors of horror films. You can find the podcast on iTunes or any other service and follow the show on Instagram @postmortemgram, on Twitter @postmortemmg, and on Facebook at Post Mortem with Mick Garris. You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram @laurapowers44.

London-based bestselling author and screenwriter Mark Stay is the host of the Bestseller Experiment podcast. He co-wrote the screenplay “Robot Overlords” which became a $21m movie with Sir Ben Kingsley and Gillian Anderson. Having worked in publishing for over twenty years, Mark is an “author-on-the-inside” and has seen the beauties and harsh realities of the publishing industry. Learn more at bestsellerexperiment.com, find them on social media @bestsellerxp, and follow Mark @markstay on Twitter or on Facebook @markstaywrites. You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram @laurapowers44.

Krista Rafanello is the show manager for the New York Rights Fair, a new copyright trade and licensing show dedicated to publishing, international rights and licensing. The show, scheduled for May 30 – June 1, 2018, will bring US publishers and agents together with their global counterparts. The event is a way to celebrate the artistry, creativity, and innovation of the world’s publishing community. Learn more at newyorkrightsfair.com/program. You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram @laurapowers44.

Zaki is the director of the recently released film The Concessionaires Must Die, now available on iTunes at http://bit.ly/CMD_iTunes. In this interview she shares how it came about, the challenges of distribution in today’s VOD marketplace, and persevering in pursuit of your dream. Learn more about the film at cmdthemovie.net and find them on Facebook @TheConcessionaires. You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram @laurapowers44.

Charlie Miller is the curator of Off-Center at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts where he upends audience expectations with tradition-breaking theatrical experiences. I connected with Charlie at a Playwright Slam event at the DCPA. Learn more at https://www.denvercenter.org/about-us/off-center and connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram @laurapowers44.

Alexandra Boylan is back on the show to talk about her book, "Create Your Own Career in Hollywood", which is now available on Amazon, as well as some additional words of wisdom. She has written, produced, and acted in several films. She wrote the screenplay for the recent action/adventure film "At Your Own Risk" directed by John K.D. Graham. You can follow her on Facebook and Instagram @alexandraboylan and on Twitter @aboylan4. You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook, on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram @laurapowers44.