http://betterinternetvideo.com/category/podcast/ This is an interview podcast where I talk to people in the entertainment industry about how they got their start in the biz. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:02:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Navigating the murky waters of a career in the entertainment industry can be difficult when you don't know what to expect. The path to Hollywood stardom in definitely not set in stone and everyone seems to have their own quirky story of how they "made it." What does it take for someone starting out today? How is internet technology changing the rules of breaking in? These are just a couple questions we ask in our interviews with experts from all different area of film/tv/newmedia. Jeff Underwood, the host of the show, is a film school graduate from USC who is now taking his first steps into the industry himself. By talking to a lot of people from all areas of the biz, we hope to shine a light on the very question of how to best start a career and hopefully find a middle ground that all newcomers can expect when starting out. Jeff Underwood no Jeff Underwood jeffunderwood@me.com jeffunderwood@me.com (Jeff Underwood) ©2009 BetterInternetVideo.com The show that gives you the inside scoop on how to break in to the entertainment industry hollywood, film, tv, entertainment industry, career advice, new media, marketing, promotion, entry level, employment, success, interviews, art http://betterinternetvideo.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://betterinternetvideo.com/category/podcast/ http://betterinternetvideo.com/all-posts/breaking-through-episode-08/ http://betterinternetvideo.com/all-posts/breaking-through-episode-08/#comments Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:24:48 +0000 admin http://betterinternetvideo.com/?p=465 http://betterinternetvideo.com/all-posts/breaking-through-episode-08/feed/ 0 destin cretton,film festivals,san diego filmmaking,short term 12,sundance award winner - In this special episode, recorded live from Platt College in San Diego, we interview Destin Cretton, Sundance award-winning filmmaker for his short film SHORT TERM 12. Destin spoke to us about the rocky road of the film festival circuit. In this special episode, recorded live from Platt College in San Diego, we interview Destin Cretton, Sundance award-winning filmmaker for his short film SHORT TERM 12. Destin spoke to us about the rocky road of the film festival circuit. As with any craft, filmmaking is a long-term investment, demanding that the artist log the proverbial 10,000 hours before being anywhere close to mastery of the craft. To give yourself a jump-start on those 10,000 hours, you can also buy a copy of SHORT TERM 12 on DVD at http://shortterm12.com/ (http://shortterm12.com/) and watch the behind the scenes features to learn even more about Destin's process. Take us with you on the road. Subscribe to our podcast through iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=340266260) Jeff Underwood no 34:22 http://betterinternetvideo.com/all-posts/breaking-through-episode-07/ http://betterinternetvideo.com/all-posts/breaking-through-episode-07/#comments Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:11:50 +0000 admin http://betterinternetvideo.com/?p=249 http://betterinternetvideo.com/all-posts/breaking-through-episode-07/feed/ 0 entertainment industry,film careers,film school,hollywood careers,hollywood scoring,recording artist,sightsinging,soundtrack vocals - Gerald White -- singer/songwriter, vocal coach on sightsinging and performer for a multitude of Hollywood movies -- talks to us about what it's been like for him living in LA, the preparation he took to break in and the things he would've done if he... Gerald White -- singer/songwriter, vocal coach on sightsinging and performer for a multitude of Hollywood movies (http://music1on1.com/Music1on1/Home.html) -- talks to us about what it's been like for him living in LA, the preparation he took to break in and the things he would've done if he had it all to do over again. This episode is not to be missed by anyone looking for the inside scoop on how to break in to the music side of the entertainment industry. Take us with you on the road. Subscribe to our podcast through iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=340266260) Jeff Underwood no 23:23 http://betterinternetvideo.com/all-posts/breaking-through-episode-06/ http://betterinternetvideo.com/all-posts/breaking-through-episode-06/#comments Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:59:18 +0000 admin http://betterinternetvideo.com/?p=242 http://betterinternetvideo.com/all-posts/breaking-through-episode-06/feed/ 0 agent vs manager,entertainment industry,entertainment law,film careers,film jobs,film school,hollywood agent,hollywood careers,hollywood managers,intellectual property,internet video - We asked entertainment attorney, Brian Bruckno, back for a 2nd interview to talk to us about the world of managers and agents. If you like the show ENTOURAGE, you'll love this episode! To learn more about Brian, check out his website. We asked entertainment attorney, Brian Bruckno, back for a 2nd interview to talk to us about the world of managers and agents. If you like the show ENTOURAGE, you'll love this episode! To learn more about Brian, check out his website (http://mindvenue.com/). For more helpful links provided by our guest are: * California Lawyers for the Arts. Available to assist writers with legal questions related to the arts. www.calawyersforthearts.org (http://www.calawyersforthearts.org/) Additional Sources: * Hollywood Representation Directory. Lists contact information of agents, managers, entertainment lawyers, publicity companies, casting directors. www.hcdonline.com (http://www.hcdonline.com/) * Dealmaking in the Film and Television Industry (http://www.amazon.com/Dealmaking-Television-Industry-Negotiations-Contracts/dp/1879505665/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1261069593&sr=1-2), by Mark Litwak, Esq. This book provides a great overview of a very complex industry. * Creative Screenwriting Podcast (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=77837603)(see iTunes) Interviews with a-list writers about their struggles getting into the business * On The Page Podcast (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=262077408) (see iTunes) More of the technical side of screenwriting and interviews with agents, lawyers, producers Take us with you on the road. Subscribe to our podcast through iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=340266260) Jeff Underwood no 12:18 http://betterinternetvideo.com/all-posts/breaking-through-episode-05/ http://betterinternetvideo.com/all-posts/breaking-through-episode-05/#comments Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:36:10 +0000 admin http://betterinternetvideo.com/?p=234 http://betterinternetvideo.com/all-posts/breaking-through-episode-05/feed/ 0 copyright law,entertainment industry,entertainment law,film careers,film jobs,film school,hollywood careers,intellectual property,internet video - Brian Brunkow, an entertainment attorney based out of southern California, gives us the skinny on what legal considerations the indie filmmaker needs to think about and helps us navigate the tricky world of the Copyright Office, Brian Brunkow, an entertainment attorney based out of southern California, gives us the skinny on what legal considerations the indie filmmaker needs to think about and helps us navigate the tricky world of the Copyright Office (http://www.copyright.gov/), the WGA (http://www.wga.org/) (Writers Guild of America - West) and protecting your intellectual property. Learn more about Brian at http://mindvenue.com/ (http://mindvenue.com/). A few additional notes Brian asked that we include after posting his interview: WGA represents writers for TV and film. It is a union and requires industry work for membership but non-members may register their scripts, treatments thru this group as a cheap, quick alternative to the copyright office. Do new writers have to give up legal protection to get their foot in the door in Hollywood? To clarify his response, Brian writes that "writers should take steps prior to submitting scripts and meeting with agents/managers or producers by (1) registering with the WGA or Copyright Office, (2) carefully review (and understand) Releases they are asked to sign prior to any submission or meeting and (3) establish when "pay for use of idea or script" kicks in." So, taking basic steps on the front end is important but it is also important to get the script out there to be read and passed around - this creates a somewhat unavoidable risk of theft but there are thousands of literary works registered with the WGA per year so it is a risk each writer needs to evaluate given their circumstances. Take us with you on the road. Subscribe to our podcast through iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=340266260) Jeff Underwood no 25:08 http://betterinternetvideo.com/all-posts/breaking-through-episode-04/ http://betterinternetvideo.com/all-posts/breaking-through-episode-04/#comments Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:00:59 +0000 admin http://betterinternetvideo.com/?p=171 http://betterinternetvideo.com/all-posts/breaking-through-episode-04/feed/ 0 breaking through,entertainment industry,film careers,film jobs,film school,hollywood careers,internet video - Jessica Sitomer wrote the book on having a successful career in the entertainment industry. No, literally. She did. And it's called "And... Action: Powerful, Proven and Proactive Strategies to Achieve Success in the Entertainment Industry. Jessica Sitomer wrote the book on having a successful career in the entertainment industry. No, literally. She did. And it's called "And... Action: Powerful, Proven and Proactive Strategies to Achieve Success in the Entertainment Industry." Learn more about her at http://thegreenlightcoach.com/ (http://thegreenlightcoach.com/) and be sure to click on the tab for her blog while you're there. Take us with you on the road. Subscribe to our podcast through iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=340266260) Jeff Underwood no 24:27