Once Upon A Film Industry
Deep dive interviews on the life stories, mindsets, habits, and experiences of successful film industry professionals in order to inspire, educate and motivate the aspiring and/or working filmmaker. Hosted by veteran filmmaker Steven Lloyd Bennett and business development guru Alberto Lopez.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 51 minutes
- Episodes
- 23
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2021
Finding The Good Place with Bambadjan Bamba
On this week's episode of Once Upon A Film Industry we have award winning actor Bambadjan Bamba. You've seen him on The Good Place, Black Panther, I Think I Love My Wife and more. He's also the leadi…
A Director Prepares... with Soma Helmi
On this episode of Once Upon A Film Industry we have filmmaker Soma Helmi. Soma is originally from Bali and she's already done commercials for Google, Chevrolet, short films, and a TV series THE DEAD…
Enjoying the Journey with Gerald Webb
On this week's episode of Once Upon A Film Industry we have Emmy nominated producer Gerald Webb. Gerald is also an actor and filmmaker with an iMDB list that seemingly goes on forever. His wealth of…
On the Brink with Kristian Mercado
On this week's episode of Once Upon A Film Industry we have Kristian Mercado. If you haven't heard his name trust us, you will. He's already worked with stars like Hannibal Buress, Hasan Minaj, Awkwa…
The Write Script with Jessica Tanner
On this week's episode of Once Upon A Film Industry we have script consultant, Jessica Tanner. She owns the company The Write Script and she is one of the few successful black owned script consultant…
New Hollywood with Evette Vargas
On this week's episode we have powerhouse filmmaker, teacher and mentor, Evette Vargas. Not only is she an experienced and successful filmmaker, she runs her own writers lab with The Writers Room 505…
When You Really, Really Love Movies with Matt Rosen
On this week's episode we have manager and major cinephile, Matt Rosen. He watched over 291 films in 2020. We talked with him about what it takes to be a manager, how he gets his clients, and his fav…
Emergency Acting with Daniel de Weldon
On this week's episode of Once Upon A Film Industry we had a conversation with actor Daniel de Weldon. He is an artist of the highest order and he broke down his method not only for acting but for th…
Believe in Yourself First with Michele Weaver
On this week's episode we have actress Michele Weaver. She's been the lead on TV shows Love Is... and Council of Dads on NBC. She sat down with us to talk about her journey in the industry, the ups,…
The Business of Film with Leanne Melissa Bishop and Michael Mason
On this week's episode we have Leanne Melissa Bishop and Michael Mason. They are the co-owners of Penguin Pictures, a Canadian based production company that's ready to make waves in the industry. The…
How to Start with Nothing with Jamal Hodge
On this week's episode we have Director, Writer, Producer Jamal Hodge. He had a rough start to his life but he never used any of it as an excuse. He built his career from the ground up and he is now …
Filmmaking 101 with Adam Skelter
Adam is a a dynamic filmmaker. He's a screenwriter, director, producer, animator, storyboard artist and film educator. He's worked at the biggest studios and he's worked on the smallest films. He kno…
How to Find Success Outside Los Angeles with Len Gibson
On this week's episode we have influential producer and filmmaker Len GIbson. He owns GoMedia productions and is the founder of the Peachtree Village International Film Festival in Atlanta. He talks …
Breaking In as an International Filmmaker with Analisa Moreno
Analisa Moreno is a Panamanian filmmaker and she's already beginning to make her mark in Hollywood. With an award winning short currently airing on Shorts.TV Analisa is just getting started but her w…
The 8 Hour Work Day with Kelly Perine
Kelly Perine is a legendary actor from shows like One on One and The Drew Carey Show. He's a veteran of the film industry for over 25 years and he has a lot more fuel left to keep him going.
Kelly's W…
How to Stay Prolific in Hollywood with Nell Teare
Nell Teare is a veteran filmmaker who has made over 100 projects in 7 years. Yes, you read correctly. She also talks about the power of mentorship, the difference between a good note and a bad note,…
How to Break Into Commercials with Stefan Dezil
Stefan Dezil is a multi talented filmmaker who works for a commercial production company where he hires directors for commercials. We talk about everything from how exactly the world of commercials w…
From Grammy Awards to Making Movies with Mauli B.
Mauli B. is a grammy award wining song writer and vocal coach to the stars (Ariana Grande, Gladys Knight, Katy Perry, Ke$ha, Chris Brown, Boyz II Men, Fergie, Ne-Yo). So when he decided to make a per…
I Made A Feature Film During The Pandemic with Jessa Zarubica
We sat down with Jessa Zarubica. Up and coming Writer, director, producer with several projects slated for 2021. Including a feature film she shot entirely during the Covid-19 Pandemic and directed o…
Making Your Documentaries Work For You with André Robert Lee
André Robert Lee is a prolific filmmaker, activist, and educator that has made a name for himself with his provocative social commentary documentaries on race, class and the justice system. We talk a…