The Hollywood Makers

Glori welcomes award-winning producer, filmmaker, and educator Christina Sibul, the creative force behind Thirteen, Sideways, and The Station Agent.

From indie breakthroughs at Sundance to mentoring the next generation through the CSU Entertainment Alliance, Christina shares her journey through Hollywood’s indie boom, her fight for diverse voices, and the stories behind “Thirteen” the film that changed how we talk about girlhood on screen.

💡 Tune in to hear about:

How Thirteen got made (and why it almost didn’t)

What it takes to build a lasting career in film

The power of diversity and representation in Hollywood

Why persistence is a filmmaker’s greatest tool

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In this episode of The Hollywood Makers podcast, we are thrilled to introduce our new co-host, Starry Yeh. A talented documentarian and post-production professional, Starry brings a wealth of experience from her work on high-profile productions with major studios like Netflix, NBC, and CNN. Join us as she shares her journey from China to the U.S., her insights into the evolving media landscape, and her passion for storytelling that bridges cultures and technologies. Tune in to discover how Starry's unique perspective is shaping the future of media and entertainment.

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In this exciting episode of The Hollywood Makers, Rossy E. Eguigure introduces our newest host, Glory, as she shares her inspiring journey in the entertainment industry. From her beginnings to where she is now Glory opens up about how she blends her analytical skills with her love for creative storytelling.

Glory also talks about:

🎬 Her current work with NBCUniversal and Peacock

🎬 Pursuing a master’s in Entertainment Industry Management

🎬Her vision for diverse and multicultural storytelling in TV

🎬 How the entertainment industry is evolving amidst AI, strikes, and global shifts

🎬 The value of community, collaboration, and supporting emerging creatives

Whether you’re a fan of sitcoms, an aspiring filmmaker, or curious about the future of entertainment, this episode brings you insights, inspiration, and a fresh perspective from a multicultural voice in Hollywood. Join us as we explore creativity, storytelling, and the people shaping the future of entertainment!

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Hollywood is changing faster than ever, and we’re here to break it down. In this episode of The Hollywood Makers, host Claudia Cano-Asbjornsen dives into the forces reshaping media and entertainment:

How AI is rewriting the rules of storytelling and production
The next chapter of the streaming wars (and why audiences are feeling “subscription fatigue”)
The rise of VR, AR, and the metaverse as Hollywood’s next frontier

From AI-generated films to immersive fan experiences, we unpack the breakthroughs, challenges, and creative shifts defining the future of storytelling. Whether you’re a creator, technologist, or just curious about where Hollywood is headed, this conversation will spark new ideas about how innovation is transforming the industry.

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This week on The Hollywood Makers, Claudia Cano-Asbjornsen breaks down the $8B Skydance–Paramount merger and what it means for creatives and the industry in general. She also explores the rise of decentralized funding among indie filmmakers and the sweeping layoffs reshaping both media and tech, sadly including the official cancellation of E! News after more than three decades. Listen and share this episode!

We connect the dots in this industry evolution, between creative power, cultural relevance, and the business of technology and entertainment.

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In this episode of The Hollywood Makers, we bring you the stories shaping how creators, companies, and code are rewriting the rules of entertainment. This week, host Claudia Cano-Asbjornsen breaks down four shifts that show just how fast the industry is evolving and what’s at stake.

From the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and the political firestorm surrounding it, to Netflix’s quiet leap into generative-AI VFX, Claudia unpacks the moments that matter. She also spotlights indie filmmakers like Samir Mallal using AI to craft entire films without actors or crews, and reveals how the streaming wars are mutating into bundled alliances that echo the old cable era ...but smarter.

If you're tracking the collision of creativity, technology, and business in storytelling, this one’s for you. Episode Highlights:

The cultural and political fallout of The Late Show's end

Netflix’s first fully AI-generated scene, and what it means for production

AI-powered indie filmmaking: The rise of prompt-to-production

Why streaming platforms are quietly re-bundling content

If this episode made you think, hit follow or subscribe, leave us a review, and share it with your crew. And don’t miss next week’s “Ones to Watch” where we spotlight the releases shaping the culture, sparking conversation, and pushing the industry forward across streamers, studios, and theaters.

This week on Hollywood Makers, Claudia Cano-Asbjornsen is bringing you the latest buzz from Hollywood, both the good and the not-so-good. Some major shakeups are happening at the big studios, plus exciting news coming out of the Tribeca Film Festival. Claudia also shares details on upcoming projects you won’t believe, from a new Barney movie to a live-action Harry Potter series. It’s a mix of big changes, fresh projects, and a few surprises that will have you hitting play. Don’t miss it. Subscribe and share!

This week, Claudia Cano-Asbjornsen brings you the most buzz-worthy updates from the world of entertainment, from the glitz and bold moves at the Cannes Film Festival, to the exciting directorial debuts of Scarlett Johansson and Kristen Stewart, and the streaming headlines shaking up the industry. But that’s not all... Claudia also reveals behind-the-scenes facts about the films and series you love, the kind of facts and information you won’t hear anywhere else. She also brings beautiful footage and a fresh perspective only someone like her, who's been on the inside, including at the Golden Globes, can offer. (And, big news: the Golden Globes will start awarding podcasts... a sign of the times!).Here at The Hollywood Makers, we share the insights you won’t hear anywhere else, a must for storytellers, entertainment strategists, and tech innovators keeping an eye on where Hollywood is headed next.

In this episode of The Hollywood Makers, we explore the cultural and creative pulse of the entertainment world—from red carpets to streaming screens. Host Claudia Cano-Asbjornsen dives into highlights from the Cannes Film Festival, including a controversial new dress code banning nudity and voluminous gowns, and celebrates the directorial debuts of Scarlett Johansson and Kristen Stewart.

We’re keeping an eye on how the industry continues to transform
The Golden Globes will honor podcasts starting in 2026
Big Changes for Movie Fans at AMC Theaters
Netflix announces a new Selena documentary
And on Ones to Watch: Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, Lilo and Stitch, Ballerina (from the John Wick universe). Plus, Madonna's biopic is shifting to a limited series

As always, Claudia Cano-Asbjornsen breaks down the trends reshaping film, streaming, and the future of storytelling.

Nine months after losing her son, Sandra de Castro Buffington lost her home to the LA wildfires. Yet from unimaginable grief, she continues to rise, using the power of storytelling to heal, inspire, and drive global change.
As a pioneer in impact entertainment, Sandra shares how stories in film and television can shift cultures, spark movements, and even save lives.
This episode isn’t just about loss, it’s about legacy, courage, and the narratives that move us all.
Listen to Sandra’s remarkable journey of resilience, and discover how her work is transforming Hollywood from the inside out.