On this episode of The Great Hollywood Adventure, power house Casting Director, Lisa London, talks about the casting process and shares some of the hugely important tips for actors contained in her new book FROM START TO STARDOM. Her book is essential reading for every actor on how to survive in the business of acting. From networking to preparing for an audition, to making strong choices when you are reading for a part and what casting directors are looking for; it's is an invaluable tool for actors. 

Favorite Movie Moment: Gone With The Wind. "I don't give a damn"

LINKS:

twitter:  @Llondoncasting

http://londonstroudcasting.com/

https://www.facebook.com/FromStartToStardom

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0518740

From Start to Stardom is available at:

Amazon.com

Samuel French Bookstore - LA

The Drama Bookshop - NY

Bizbooks.com - Vancouver

website:  http://www.starttostardom.com

Twitter: @start2stardom

facebook: www.facebook.com/FromStartToStardom

instagram: @fromstarttostardom

Today on The Great Hollywood Adventure we will be talking to writer, producer, and now director, Shin Shimosawa on his transition from writer/producer to director of the upcoming film, MISCONDUCT, and what it is like being on either side of the casting table. Shin has worked on films such as THE GRUDGE (1 & 2) and THE ECHO as well as television series THE FOLLOWING, The Ringer and INTELLIGENCE.

IMPORTANT LINKS:
https://twitter.com/sshimosawa
https://www.facebook.com/shinshimosawa
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0989941/ 

QUOTES:

"The more you do, the better you become"

"The more you understand about the science of the business, the better equipped you'll be as you move forward"

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Today on The Great Hollywood Adventure we talk to Scott Feinberg from The Hollywood Reporter about film history, the problems with producing quality original content, and advice on how to make it in this business. He also shares his thoughts on which actors or in the lead this awards season.

IMPORTANT LINKS:

http://scottfeinberg.com

http://twitter.com/ScottFeinberg

http://www.instagram.com/Scott_Feinberg

QUOTES:

"The people that are gonna make it will be the ones who say 'That motivates me to be there' not the one who say 'why I'm not there'"

"There's has never been a better tome to be a filmmaker"

"Don't wait for people to come to you, you gotta go get it"

Today on the Great Hollywood Adventure, we will be talking to the crew of the Actors Anonymous Podcast, Wesam and Jordan. We will discuss their journey, motivations, and the importance of having a team.

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Today on the Great Hollywood Adventure we will be talking to Tehmina Sunny. Tehmina was born in London and from a very early age she put her artistic dreams aside. She went to college and got a job as a marketing executive, but one day she met an agent and decided to give acting a try. We will be talking about her transition from the world of business to the world of acting.

IMPORTANT LINKS:
http://www.tehminasunny.com/actress/About.html
https://www.facebook.com/TehminaSunny/
https://www.instagram.com/tehminasunny/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/tehminasunny?lang=en

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Today on The Great Hollywood Adventure we will be talking to Darren Darnborough. Darren is an actor, director, film maker and entrepreneur from England. He’s been part of shows like 2 Broke Girls, True Blood, and the Darkness Descending. Today we will be talking about how he became an actor, his business (we rehearse). We will also be going over some great advice for people in the entertainment industry that need to be their own entrepreneur

FAVORITE MOVIE MOMENT:
In the movie Craze where the brothers go serve 2 years in the army and thegeneral does a speech for the new recruits. Listen to find out why.

IMPORTANT LINKS:
http://www.darrend.co.uk/
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1570186/
https://twitter.com/darrendarnboro?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialDarrenDarnborough
https://instagram.com/darrendarnborough

Today on the Great Hollywood Adventure we will be talking to John Levey and Melanie Burgess. John and Melanie are casting directors of shows like Southland, ER, and Shameless. Today on the Great Hollywood Adventure we will be talking about how John got involved in casting, how John and Melanie started working together, authenticity of representation, connecting with roles, and professionalism in the audition room.  
Favorite Movie Moment:
To Hell and Back Again, when Audie Murphy is in the tank shooting the enemy.

Important Links:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1309521/
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0505411/

Taryn Southern was born and raised in Wichita Kansas. She moved out to Los Angeles when she was 19. She is a writer, producer, actress, TV host and content creator. She is primarily known for her online work. Today on The Great Hollywood Adventure we will be talking about Taryn's change from being an actor in traditional media into new media. We will also be talking about training and development for actors, being an entrepreneur, and creating your own content.

IMPORTANT LINKS:
http://tarynsouthern.com
https://www.youtube.com/user/TarynSouthern
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2342543/
https://www.facebook.com/tarynsouthern
https://instagram.com/tarynsouthern/
https://twitter.com/tarynsouthern

Scott was born and raised in New York and he went to college in buffalo. He is an executive producer, creator of theatrical productions, live events and television specials. Most of Scotts work involves him traveling back and forth from New York and Los Angeles. Today we are talking about how he got in broadway advertising, and becoming an event producer. We will also be talking about chasing your dreams, charities, and being the consultant for the Board of Center Theater Group.

Favorite movie moment:
Mary Poppins: When Julie Andrews picks up animated flowers and they turn into butterflies when they're singing jolly holiday.

Important Links:
http://scottmauroentertainment.com/
https://www.facebook.com/scott.mauro.779
https://twitter.com/scottso

Randal Kleiser was born in July 1946 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. He moved to Los Angeles and went to USC's film school when he was 18. He was the director, for films like: Grease, The blue Lagoon, Honey I Blew the Kid, and Getting it Right.

Today Randal talks to us about his new short called Defrost. We also talk about overcoming obstacles, finding a good team, branding, and marketing. We also discuss advice for the actors and film makers, and networking.

Favorite Movie Moment:
The Ten Commandments: The opening of the red sea. The production design, music, and the special effects made him want to become a director.

Important Links:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0459170/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Randal-Kleiser/108285699419
https://twitter.com/randalkleiser
https://instagram.com/randalkleiser