Behind The Now

08/09/2022

S2E10 Behind The Now — Jan Rosenthal

Jan Rosenthal is a talent agent and co-founder of Abstract Talent Agency. After graduating from UCLA, Jan first worked in advertising (during which she produced over 1,000 TV and radio commercials and won 6 coveted industry awards!) before starting her own boutique agency. Following time off to raise her family, Jan was guided to co-founding Abstract Talent, which has booked talent on major TV shows, films, and commercials. Listen in to learn more about Jan’s beautiful journey in doing what she loves and plenty of golden wisdom for creatives, executives, and, well, life.

Check it out: https://youtu.be/TeV4JoXbtZQ

07/07/2022

S2E9 Behind The Now — Gerald Fillmore

Gerald Fillmore is a talented British-Spanish actor, writer, and filmmaker. In Spain, Gerald is known for movies such as "The Footballest," "Unfortunate Stories," the prime-time sitcom "Gym Tony" (in which he starred and wrote for five seasons), and the Amazon Prime series "Little Coincidences" (for which he acted and wrote)... to name a few! Gerald has also written for many other companies, including Televisa, Mediaset, and Facebook Watch. "Hold For Applause," Gerald’s latest short film as a writer, director, actor, and producer has received 25 international Awards and has been selected in over a hundred festivals around the world. Dive in to learn more about Gerald’s journey and insights, including his creative process as an actor and writer.

Check it Out: https://youtu.be/9i-mSNAjQQM

Gerald Fillmore is a talented British-Spanish actor, writer, and filmmaker. In Spain, Gerald is known for movies such as "The Footballest," "Unfortunate Stor...

30/06/2022

S2E8 Behind The Now — Elise Ballard

Elise Ballard is an impactful and uplifting writer, speaker, and producer. She started her career working as an actress in New York and Austin and moved into independent filmmaking and producing in Los Angeles as a partner in a production company with films distributed by Lionsgate and Monarch Entertainment. Elise is the author of "Epiphany: True Stories of Sudden Insight to Inspire, Encourage and Transform" (Random House / Crown Publishing), a collection of over sixty interviews with brilliant people from all walks of life recounting the stories of their greatest epiphanies. Not only is Elise an “epiphany expert” and a twice-invited TEDx speaker, but her epiphany community and channel has inspired so many all over the world. Listen in to learn more about Elise’s beautiful journey as a creative, writer, and storyteller.

Check it out: https://youtu.be/eQI5vVwKyRo

23/06/2022

S2E7 Behind The Now — Bahar Beihaghi

Bahar Beihaghi is a talented actor, dancer, and singer based in New York. Originally from Tehran, Bahar moved to the US after receiving her BS and graduated from the Actors Studio Drama School, where she received her MFA in Acting. She is also one of the co-founders of “Peydah”, the first Iranian and Iranian American Theater Company in New York City, and she has starred in many film and theater productions. Listen in to jump into Bahar’s story, from acting and creativity, to working within different countries and cultures.

Check it out: https://youtu.be/gf1T-btE-yQ

05/05/2022

Kseniya Yorsh is a passionate and purposeful film producer. After finishing her BA in International Relations and working as a General Manager, Kseniya decided to devote herself to her career in filmmaking, getting a degree in Documentary Filmmaking at New York Film Academy and in Business and Management of Entertainment at UCLA Extension. Since, Kseniya has produced over 20 films, including features, documentaries, and shorts, that have been distributed across the US, UK, Spain, France, Norway, Germany, and Japan. As a director, two of her documentaries were showcased at Cannes Short Film Corner. Listen in to dive into the nitty-gritty and excitement of producing, as well as explore some beautiful, funny, and insightful experiences in Kseniya’s story.

10/03/2022

Jed Carandang is an experienced and talented photographer, graphic designer, and creative! With over 10 years of experience as a graphic designer and 7 years as a photographer, Jed has worked with various artists, including actors, athletes, influencers, cosplayers, and musicians. His photos have been featured internationally, including in magazines in the Middle East and Europe. Listen in to learn more about the process behind Jed’s vibrant photography, his wisdom for all creatives, and tips for fostering a relaxed and positive environment to capture the best moments on camera!

10/02/2022

Bob Burg is an award-winning author and public speaker. With total book sales approaching two million copies, Bob is best known for his books Endless Referrals and The Go-Giver (coauthored with John David Mann), which was a Wall Street Journal and BusinessWeek Bestseller and has sold over a million copies! Bob is also a top public speaker, leading audiences in the thousands and sharing platforms with today’s top thought leaders, olympic athletes, and others. Listen in to learn more about Bob’s origins in radio and broadcasting and his advice for all creatives and business professionals to level up!

20/01/2022

Jennifer Levinson is an award-winning actor, writer, and producer. After receiving her BA in Theatre at Chapman University, Jen graduated from Second City Conservatory. Her digital content has garnered an international fanbase, amassing over 100 million views across platforms like Buzzfeed Video and CryptTv. She also wrote and co-produced over 15 episodes of the viral scripted Snapchat show SOLVE, acting in several of those episodes. Jen also shined on and offscreen as a 2020 Tribeca Film Festival Creator's Market Participant. Most recently, Jen wrote, produced, and starred in the feature film "Trust," which is currently in post production. Listen in to learn more about Jen’s inspiring journey, including the gratification of being persistently true to yourself and creating your own stories!

16/12/2021

Michael Laskin has been a working professional actor for over 40 years in film and television – from Seinfeld to Big Little Lies and a lot in between. He has also worked at some of America’s leading regional theaters, including The Guthrie Theater, The Actors Theatre of Louisville, and The Geffen Playhouse. Michael is also the founder of the Michael Laskin Studio and author of the book, “The Authentic Actor: The Art and Business of Being Yourself”. Listen in to dive into Michael’s creative journey and the craft of acting and authenticity!

25/11/2021

Madeline Claire French is a multi-talented casting director, producer, director, actor, and V.O. artist. After being exposed to theatre at a very young age, Madeline has had tremendous experience as an actor that spans over several different countries! She has produced music videos for top artists, including the Tones and I, Masked Wolf, and Bliss n Ego. Listen in to learn more about Madeline’s beautiful journey, which exemplifies that following your artistic joy can truly lead to wonderful things!

18/11/2021

Ari Gold is an award-winning filmmaker, director, and screenwriter. Ari has won over fifty prizes for his films, including best film at SXSW twice, the Student Oscar, and Best Director at the American Cinematheque / ARPA. His films have screened at Sundance, Karlovy-Vary, Rio, and won prizes on every continent except Antarctica! Ari also holds the Guinness World Record for commanding the largest air-drum ensemble on earth, which was a byproduct of his air-drum cult comedy "Adventures of Power." His romantic drama "The Song of Sway Lake" played at fifty-two international film festivals, winning Best Feature at over a dozen of these. Listen in to learn more about Ari’s journey, as well as amazing advice for all filmmakers paving their way.

04/11/2021

John David Mann is a brilliant, award-winning author. Before becoming a full-time writer, John succeeded in several fields, including co-founding a high school at just seventeen years old and becoming a concert cellist and prize-winning composer. John has published over 30 books, including the best-selling series "The Go-Giver", "The Latte Factor", and a book about writing titled, "How to Write Good (Or at least, gooder)". His books, which include four New York Times bestsellers and five national bestsellers, are published in 38 languages and have sold more than 3 million copies! Some of John’s many awards include the Axiom Business Book Award (Gold Medal, for "The Go-Giver"), the Nautilus Award (for "A Deadly Misunderstanding"), and Taiwan’s Golden Book Award for Innovation (for "You Call the Shots"). Additionally, his most recent novel, "Steel Fear", was named one of Publishers Weekly’s “Best Books of 2021”! Listen in to be inspired by John’s unique background and to learn lots of creative gems regarding the writing process and mindset.

21/10/2021

Gaubrielle is a tremendously talented & passionate screenwriter, director, and producer. She recently graduated from UCLA's School of Film and Television with a concentration in screenwriting, and she currently works in the digital marketing department at Sony Pictures! Gaubrielle’s recent work includes directing Mr. Ewing (a short documentary on Amazon Fire TV), editing and directing the viral PSA , and Dear America (her short film that was featured on PBS). Also be sure to check out Gaubrielle’s hilarious vlog-style YouTube series, Bell Parks, which she not only scripted, but also directed, produced, and starred in! Gaubrielle was also the recipient of the Aaron Sorkin Writing Award, which Aaron Sorkin presented to her at the WestFlix Film Festival. Listen in to learn more about Gaubrielle’s creative journey, as well as her beautiful advice for all budding and accomplished filmmakers.

07/10/2021

Erica Spector is an exceptionally passionate, smart, and determined talent manager with Untitled Entertainment management. Originally from Boston, Erica moved to LA in her last year of film school for an internship. Now, Erica represents her own roster with Untitled Entertainment. Listen in to learn more about her journey to becoming a talent manager with a top company, as well as amazing advice for those on the creative and business sides of the industry!

09/09/2021

Yuval Ron is an internationally renowned music artist, composer, record producer, and educator. He has composed countless songs for theatre, dance, concerts, and film/TV, including the Academy Award winning film “West Bank Story”. In the mindfulness space, Yuval is the author of the book “Divine Attunement: Music as a path to Wisdom” (which won the Gold Medal Award for Best Spirituality Book at the Indie Book Awards), and he collaborates with neuroscientists to use the power of music for medical and healing purposes. Listen in to learn about Yuval’s journey and infinite creative process in music, composing, and spirituality!

02/09/2021

J Chris Newberg is a hilarious and talented stand up comedian. Originally from Michigan, Chris began as a musician (leading a band at age 14!) before diving into comedy. Chris uniquely integrates his music and comedy in a way that results in some of the catchiest, funniest songs that stay in your head long after his show ends. Listen in to learn more about the nitty-gritty of stand up, as well as Chris’ great advice for anyone interested in comedy!