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Passion to Power for Creatives Hollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & Management

Michelle Zeitlin

Michelle Zeitlin is a creative catalyst for conversation, a Talent and Literary manager, producer "who wears many hats," and director/choreographer. She"s an expert in the ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, BOOK PUBLISHING and ORIGINAL CONTENT spaces, currently developing multiple original shows and attractions. She "works and plays" in dance, drama, music, yoga and wellness. She is known as a career strategist. These conversations are with #bigshots in television, film, stage. Follow your Yellow Brick Road to

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00:33:14

"Reality TV Shifts" Kristen Moss

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2021/02/09

Founder of the American Reality TV Awards, Kristen Moss shares her work in the Unscripted Reality TV world. Currently she has two major productions on the way... her first baby, a daughter, and the American Reality Television Awards, as a virtual presentation this year in February, 2021. How did she start? She worked in hospitality...a people person...and answered an ad on Craig's List! What has she learned? "SAY YES" as you never know when the next opportunity will turn into a golden one.

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00:34:15

Casting Game Changer: Matthew Lessall

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2021/01/10

Matthew Lessall has been the President of the Casting Society of America, a staff casting director in London and Los Angeles. Positions include casting TV pilots, working on big studio films and "first-time" director indies. He loves his new role working with Effie Brown and Game Changer Films. He offers advice, 'tips and tools for success' and insights on how the casting process has changed, and his own process. Matthew Lessall and Michelle Zeitlin will be panelists together for an International

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00:40:49

"The Dynamism of TV" Kevin Beggs, Chairman of...

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2020/12/28

"I have an incredibly short attention span..." That's why Kevin Beggs loves TV- it integrates all the many skillsets he has as a "generalist." Kevin Beggs is the Chairman of Lionsgate TV, in his 22nd year working with this massive entertainment company that has international sprawl. "This year has been, as you say, a really crazy year...morale, staff...and pivoting into this new normal...many many things, a crazy political year on top of it...ironically enough, zooming in has brought more

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00:42:27

An Animated Life: Splash Entertainment CEO, Mike Young

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2020/12/16

Business is in the home kitchen right now for Splash Entertainment's Mike Young and his wife, Liz. They are creating stories, story boards, designs, character bibles and layouts for movies and television programming. Their partners are in multiple countries, and they are facilitating a busy market in animation, while live action has stalled considerably during the Covid-19 pandemic. As Mike explains, "it's massive..." the way digital technology has changed the landscape of animation, with partners

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00:35:46

Casting Canada with Catherine Falcon

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2020/12/05

Catherine Falcon has been casting talent for over twenty five years in Vancouver, Canada. She has worked on major commercial campaigns such as Mattel Barbie and currently she is casting movies for television- especially focusing on Lifetime and Hallmark. With a teen daughter on camera and a step daughter who is a talent agent- she has a unique viewpoint about the relationships that one establishes and honors. Upbeat and optimistic, Catherine gives her candid ideas on the casting process and advice

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00:43:50

AVANI PAREKH: Empathy Hacker, Facebook Strategic...

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2020/11/18

She has experienced the "gifts of Covid" during the quarantine, held multiple online international meetings, reflected and given herself permission to let go of what is not healthy, and maybe harmful. Avani Parekh (pronounced Avnee Pah-rake) brings people and builds communities-- from North Carolina to Delhi, India, from the Facebook HQ in Menlo Park, CA to destinations all over the map. She has been an entrepreneur and developed companies with women's initiatives at the forefront. A vibrant,

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00:46:09

Avoid Pain, Less Risk- Donna Jones shares her story...

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2020/11/11

This recording took place the day after Election Day 2020. Music moves us and this episode is motivated by musical chapters of Donna's career story. 🎧 An advocate for women entrepreneurs, an active mom for special needs kids, including her own, and one of the few women of color who has become successful in music publishing, outside of recording artists. Donna Ross Jones is the CEO of Transition Music and is now launching Music in Media an educational outlet for aspiring music publishing pros and

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00:22:41

Lauren Grace Media, Diversity: Why Us, Why Now?

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2020/10/29

Leslie -- "The fastest road to your destination is Not a straight line. You need to jump off the bridge sometimes. Dorothy- "Turn the NO's into YES's." These ladies are strong, dynamic, successful and they do not demure to challenges. "It's a valued asset" - our thoughts and our company, says Dorothy. 🎬🎧. Check out their own podcast "Producer's Confidential" and their slate of new shows. They have an impressive roster of DIVERSE projects. A pleasure to Rock the Zoom with these passionate

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00:38:14

Ballerina Feminist - Ashley Bouder is "loud," she has...

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2020/10/28

Grace, gumption and courage! Ashley Bouder 🩰 is an American ballet dancer who is currently a principal dancer at the New York City Ballet. She also founded and runs her own collective, The Ashley Bouder Project. Now she can add "author" to her list of accomplishments with a children's book called "Welcome to Ballet School."

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01:03:14

Producers: Twin Paskoffs - Andrew & Scott -Comedy,...

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2020/10/27

"Go the agency route... we have a no asshole policy... just be yourself... " Great quotes from the Twins Paskoff! #producers #showbiz #skysthelimit #connections #passiontopower 😁 Andrew is Scott's older brother by 8 minutes. They finish each other's sentences, support each other's goals and promote family. Each twin dad has 2 kids. They talk about the scripted vs unscripted worlds- being EP's - one straight and one gay. These two grew up in Massapequa LI and landed in Hollywood as 23 year olds-

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00:44:20

Dance Agent Julie McDonald - Pioneering and Persevering

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2020/10/22

Julie McDonald is co-owner of McDonald Selznick Associates (MSA). She is the pioneer in the field of dance and choreography representation, having formed the first talent agency in 1985 devoted exclusively to dance.

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01:11:44

Marisa Levy, "The Golden Age of Content" Unscripted...

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2020/10/14

Marisa Levy has blue hair, bright eyes and a magnetism that draws you in immediately. Over Zoom, we talked about her background as a Texas girl who moved to the Netherlands, then India and South Africa. She had camera pack in hand, and an adventurous spirit. Speaking "a little bit of a lot of languages," and with impressive degrees, scholarships and grants under her belt, Marisa set out to make "bleeding heart" documentaries and ended up in DC, New York and Hollywood. Television was the end

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01:06:12

Evan Shapiro can Razzle Dazzle.... his Progress,...

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2020/10/07

He's a self-proclaimed raconteur who has been a media and marketing executive and TV executive --running networks. He is on the Tony committee and started his own career in theatre. He is the father of two young women in their 20s and they're both working on the Democratic election right now. He is a professor at two major New York universities including NYU and Fordham, in business, and he's one of the founding members of the Ghetto Film School. He offers this take away advice to young people:

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00:58:00

MUSIC BIZ with Peter Cohen A&R Casting Director...

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2020/09/21

Peter Cohen shares his trajectory in the music business, from college radio through working for labels, through his current position, casting artists for ABC TV's, American Idol. This montage has conversations with up and coming artists who share their honest POVs on how to "do it yourself" in the age of social media, the quarantine and all the challenges. How do you get discovered? How do you build an audience? What are the 5 character traits it takes to "make it?" Indie artists come together to

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00:37:09

Andrew Strauser - how unscripted shows get made...

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2020/09/20

Cake Boss, Extreme Makeover Home Edition and a new show about dreams on Twitch. Learn how this creative Executive gets it done! A trajectory that includes as PA, talent agent and casting director, Andrew Strauser has made his mark in digital, cable TV and broadcast TV. Tips and tools for success! Awards: Reality TV Awards - Best Digital Series 1 win, 3 nominations Telly Award - Winner - Directing Online Series Telly Award - Winner - Diversity & Inclusion

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00:35:08

Casting Commercials, How it All Works: Marta Parrillo...

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2020/09/20

"Commercials are all about face value," says Marta Parrillo, on-camera commercial agent at DH agency. "It's time to create whatever you want to create," says Lesley Wolff, independent casting director. "Be word perfect, and 100% off book," for all commercial audition self tapes, says Michelle Zeitlin, talent manager. If you want great advice, tools and tactics to succeed and a fun listen...join us for this episode all about casting and commercials with industry pros. These two women are

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00:54:06

More Zap's Angels - 3 dynamic actresses share their...

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2020/09/20

These three actresses are not just waiting for the next audition... they are making stuff happen! Michelle Zeitlin orchestrates the conversation with three clients of More Zap Productions in Los Angeles. Positive, pro-active and High Voltage. Ashli Auguillard, Emily Alabi and Brianna Joy Chomer aka the More Zap "Angels" photographed here by Russell Baer. These women are compelling and generous with tips and tools they utilize and recommend to others aspiring to on-camera work. Enjoy

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00:34:28

Ryan Stana Leadership "guiding the proverbial ship...

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2020/09/13

🎧 As CEO of RWS Entertainment Group, Ryan Stana has 5 take aways for leading a company during a crisis. He offers honest insight and advice for his staff, casts and crew, and compassion for his team, while making shifts for sustainability. Listen up. RWS has a enormous physical facility in New York where he houses rehearsal studios, casting offices, and offers many programs including Ignites for educational outreach. (Located in the heart of Long Island City, RWS Studios is designed to make your

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00:59:16

Passion to Power LIVE UK DANCE Move It 2020 Michelle...

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2020/09/13

Passion to Power offers a special episode with Dance Industry Pros; Menina Fortunato, Ryan Jenkins, Rick Tjia, Sylvia Lane, Shel Robins and Marlon "Swoosh" Wallin, came together to offer Q&A at the Aloft at Excel London after Move It Dance Expo is cancelled due to Corona Virus precautions. Of the 35,000 projected attendees - turned away after a year of planning for the 15 th anniversary - a dozen young dancers ages 8-25 and their parents joined together for our collective. Here we offer advice,

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01:04:17

Fragile Power -Dr. Paul on positions of power and the...

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2020/08/27

Michelle Zeitlin interviews marriage and family therapist, Dr. Paul Hokemeyer. Listen to his expert advice on how to cope during Covid 19 and our "swirl of uncertainty, chaos..." and how special populations are dealing with the "power paradigm." How can we as working and aspiring actors, artists and entertainment industry personnel deal with the challenges of this powerful pandemic? Dr. Paul practices in Los Angeles, New York and London. This recording was done May 3, 2020 by Zoom, so there may be

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