In this episode, Claudia Cano-Asbjornsen shares in detail the meaning of the Hollywood strikes. For the first time in more than 60 years, writers and actors are joining forces to negotiate fair treatment for what they bring to the table. Join Claudia as she breaks down what the strikes mean for the hardworking folks in Hollywood and how it is also shaking up California's economy. Plus, our host also brings you some juicy insider news from the Media and Entertainment industry that you won't want to miss. It's all happening right here, in this episode of "The Hollywood Makers" so tune in now!
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Join us for an exciting kickoff as we unveil the relaunch of 'Multiculturalism in Film and TV,' from "Dale, Cuéntame Network' now transformed into 'The Hollywood Makers' podcast! In this inaugural episode, I sit down with Claudia Cano-Asbjornsen, our new co-host, as we embark on this thrilling journey together. Tune in as Claudia and I share a sneak peek into what's in store for 'The Hollywood Makers.' We'll delve into riveting discussions about the evolving landscape of diversity and multiculturalism in the film and TV industry, the streaming wars, the new platforms, AI, the strikes, and everything related to helping you as a Hollywood Maker. Whether you're a seasoned industry professional or simply a fan of great content, this episode will set the stage for what's to come. Join us as we redefine and celebrate the true Hollywood Makers who shape the industry's narrative. Don't miss this re-launching episode of the podcast now as 'The Hollywood Makers,' subscribe and share!

First Published: 5/29/22
We love to celebrate multiculturalism! And this month we join the celebrations of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month interviewing Matt Ferrucci. You will hear about how his filmmaker journey started in San Francisco before coming to Hollywood. And because in our episodes we always look for some information that could inspire you in your career, he also shares details about some of the projects he has worked on that have been nominated and won awards. There are different organizations and even universities that focus on a theme to honor this month and one of them is: "Community Coming Together: Strength in Unity.” And this is precisely why we bring you these interviews with multicultural filmmakers because we believe that different communities can also come together to become stronger.  Matt Ferrucci is one of the examples of how people from different origins are influencing the history of the United States. We hope you get inspired by this episode and share it with other people celebrating different cultures and are also interested in knowing more about filmmakers making it in the entertainment industry. www.matt-ferrucci.com www.dalecuentame.com

First Published: 2/28/21 Multiculturalism in Film and TV. In this episode we celebrate today and always the pride of the history of African American culture. We love having Kameishia Wooten, an inspiring filmmaker, who is sharing her story and how she is succeeding in the entertainment industry.  Kameishia's story is very inspiring because she works in the corporate area of the industry and at the same time is being very successful as an independent filmmaker. She is a first generation graduate and also the only one from her family working in Hollywood. Kameishia shares with us how exactly she is achieving her success.  Listen to this great story and share it with someone who can be inspired. www.kameishiawooten.com

First Published: 10/5/22 Gabriela Garcia Medina makes beautiful films that are bright, humorous, and lighthearted because she knows the importance of sharing Latinx stories that aren’t focused on trauma. Listen to hear how the stories of her own childhood have inspired her to create films that encourage happiness.

First Published: 11/17/21 As a homeless youth, Judah faced his fair share of obstacles but he was able to find his way out of that life and now lives his life as an award winning filmmaker. While his work as a creative is incredible on its own, what makes Judah Ray such an inspiration is his positive outlook on life. In this week’s episode, Judah shares his tips for avoiding worry and stress by being present in each moment and focusing on happiness. Emotions can be difficult to deal with and sometimes make it seem impossible for us to achieve our goals, but Judah shares his tips on how to push past the difficult times in order to live life to the fullest.

First Published: 8/25/21 Andrew Chung is an award winning filmmaker as well as co-founder of the Asian Canadian Film Alliance. Andrew is here to talk about his most recent film, White Elephant, which tells the story of a 16 year old Indo-Canadian girl struggling with her identity due to the lack of representation in the films she grew up watching. He shares how his own experiences inspired the film and discusses his passion for raising the voices of Asian Canadians in film to help fight for systematic change.

First Published: 8/11/21 From their first job working on Ru Paul’s Drag Race, to winning awards for their first feature film that was completed in a span of just 5 days, and going on to write comic books, Carly Usdin has quite the story to share. While sharing their story, we also discuss the importance of accurately portraying mental health concerns in film along with how Hollywood can work towards creating more inclusive content. 

First Published: 7/14/21 Rami Kodeih and Nora Mariana join us this week to share their incredible story of how they met and became, not only partners in marriage, but partners in creating beautiful films together. Nora and Rami share the same passion for unity, kindness, and positivity that we have here at Go Ahead, Tell Me! Listen as they share with us the inspiration behind their recent film ‘Alina’, a story about women smuggling children to safety during the Holocaust, and why they knew it was a story that needed to be heard.

First Published: 6/30/21 With a Ph.D. in Theater and an MS in Physics, Dr. Teddy Alexis Rodriguez has quite the story to share with us! Not only is he an award-winning filmmaker, but he is also a multicultural consultant working to increase diversity within institutions. His work has been recognized by the Hollywood LGBT Festival, IndieFest, and Gold Star Movie Awards, among many others. His film directorial debut “Hell No.” is on this year’s Festival run and has already won several awards, including Gold Star Movie Awards for Best Short Film. Listen now to hear more about Teddy’s incredible journey and the impact he has made along the way.