Optimize Yourself Navigation
  • About
  • Podcast
  • Resources
    • Optimize Your Career
    • Optimize Your Productivity
    • Optimize Your Lifestyle
    • Be Inspired!
    • Newsletter Archive
  • Work With Me
    • Coaching & Mentorship
    • COURSES
      • Focus Yourself
      • Move Yourself
      • Trello Essential Training
      • Trello For Video Post-Production
      • Post-Production Productivity
  • Press
  • Contact
  • Search
  • About
  • Podcast
  • Resources
    • Optimize Your Career
    • Optimize Your Productivity
    • Optimize Your Lifestyle
    • Be Inspired!
    • Newsletter Archive
  • Work With Me
    • Coaching & Mentorship
    • COURSES
      • Focus Yourself
      • Move Yourself
      • Trello Essential Training
      • Trello For Video Post-Production
      • Post-Production Productivity
  • Press
  • Contact
  • Search

Home » Writer & Director Interviews

Writer & Director Interviews

Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Writer & Director Interviews”

ep205-chris-vogler

Ep205: Using the Hero’s Journey to Write Better Stories (and Live a Better Life) | with Chris Vogler

Beyond Chris’ detailed explanation, we dive deep into how you can use the principles of the Hero’s Journey to both understand and change the story of your own life.

Share
Share
Tweet
Reddit
Email
Pocket
"Making It" In HollywoodBestselling AuthorsHollywood LegendsImprove Your CraftMentorshipStorytellingWriter & Director Interviews
ep204-matt-allen-matthew-gentile

Ep204: [CASE STUDY] How to Make Your Dream Project a Reality | with Matt Allen and Matthew Gentile

As both Matt and Matthew share here, so much of your potential success comes down to your mindset as well as your ability to do proper cold outreach.

Share
Share
Tweet
Reddit
Email
Pocket
"Making It" In HollywoodEditor & AE InterviewsImprove Your CraftMentorshipStudent Case StudiesWriter & Director InterviewsWriting Outreach Emails
ep196-peter-ramsey

Ep196: How to Become Oscar-level Successful (Without Being a Dick) | with Peter Ramsey

No matter your creative career ambitions and the obstacles standing between you and your goals, Peter’s inspiring story and infectious optimism will motivate you to push past your own limits and design your dream career.

Share
Share
Tweet
Reddit
Email
Pocket
"Making It" In HollywoodDiversity In HollywoodHollywood LegendsThe 'Success Mindset'Writer & Director Interviews
q&a-michael-addis

[BONUS] Mastermind Q&A: How to Successfully Be a “Specialized Generalist” | with Michael Addis

If you are someone who is looking to amplify your skill set in an effort to either change or dramatically advance your career, you’re going to love the sneak preview of our Mastermind Q&A.

Share
Share
Tweet
Reddit
Email
Pocket
Editor & AE InterviewsMastermind Q&AThe 'Success Mindset'Writer & Director Interviews
ep181-christopher-titus

Ep181: Overcoming a Dark Past (and Managing the Voices In Your Head) to Become Successful In Hollywood | with Christopher Titus

If you struggle to succeed due to the voices in your head or a dark past that overshadows your present, this episode will flip your mindset and give you a whole new perspective on how to approach your life.

Share
Share
Tweet
Reddit
Email
Pocket
Improve Your CraftMental HealthMovementPersonal StoriesSetting GoalsThe 'Success Mindset'Writer & Director Interviews
ep164-matt-nix

Ep164: How to ‘Get In the Room’ and Work with Producers Who Will Value & Respect You | with Matt Nix

Learn what it really takes to get the attention of the biggest writers & producers in Hollywood so you can work on projects you love while also being treated with respect.

Share
Share
Tweet
Reddit
Email
Pocket
"Making It" In HollywoodMentorshipNetworkingPersonal StoriesProducer InterviewsThe 'Success Mindset'Time ManagementWork-Life BalanceWriter & Director Interviews
ep162-mark-gantt

Ep162: Stop Waiting For Permission to Make Sh*t Happen | with Mark Gantt

Learn from award-winning producer/writer/director Mark Gantt how to overcome a troubled past, limiting beliefs, and imposter syndrome to make sh*t happen (without waiting for someone else’s permission).

Share
Share
Tweet
Reddit
Email
Pocket
BurnoutPersonal StoriesSetting GoalsThe 'Success Mindset'Writer & Director Interviews
ep145-sam-lavin

Ep145: [CASE STUDY] Navigating a Difficult Career Transition | with Sam Lavin

Learn how writer/director Sam Lavin made the transition from 2nd to 1st AD, and how she’s developed laser-sharp focus to make sure her next step is landing in the director’s chair.

Share173
Share
Tweet
Reddit
Email
Pocket
173 Shares
Making the Transition Into 'Scripted'Personal StoriesSetting GoalsStudent Case StudiesThe 'Success Mindset'Time ManagementWriter & Director Interviews
Andi Armaganian ep126

Ep126: On the Importance of Building Relationships, Asking Questions, and Never Giving Up | with Andi Armaganian

Seasoned editor, Andi Armaganian who successfully transitioned to director is here to inspire you to take the next major steps in your career.

Share361
Share
Tweet
Reddit
Email
Pocket
361 Shares
Diversity In HollywoodEditor & AE InterviewsIRL Networking (In-Real-Life)MentorshipPersonal StoriesWriter & Director Interviews
dennie gordon cameras will roll again when there is vaccine

Ep103: “Cameras Will Roll Again When There’s a Vaccine” | with Dennie Gordon

Mega director/writer/producer Dennie Gordon talks with Zack Arnold, ACE about all of the various scenarios and contingencies necessary for Hollywood to start rolling cameras again…and what we can do in the meantime.

Share177
Share
Tweet
Reddit
Email
Pocket
177 Shares
COVID-19MentorshipWriter & Director Interviews

Ep80: How to Avoid Getting Pigeonholed, The ‘Concentric Circles of Networking’ & More | with Doc Crotzer, ACE

Here’s a hard truth few are willing to admit: Pigeonholing is not an accident. As frustrating as it might be to believe, “I keep getting …

Read More
Share318
Share
Tweet
Reddit
Email
Pocket
318 Shares
Editor & AE InterviewsPersonal StoriesWriter & Director InterviewsWriting Outreach Emails

Ep69: How I Landed My Dream Job Editing ‘Cobra Kai’ | with Jon Hurwitz, Josh Heald, and Hayden Schlossberg

Want to know what conversations really happen in the edit suite of major television shows like Cobra Kai? Get an honest look in this interview with the Cobra Kai creators Jon Hurwitz, Josh Heald, and Hayden Schlossberg.

Share164
Share
Tweet
Reddit
Email
Pocket
164 Shares
Cobra KaiIRL Networking (In-Real-Life)Making the Transition Into 'Scripted'Setting GoalsWriter & Director Interviews

Ep58: How to Get a Script Made In Hollywood | with Kyle Long

Kyle Long is a Hollywood feature film and television writer, producer, and the showrunner of the recent limited series ‘Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac & …

Read More
Share65
Share
Tweet
Reddit
Email
Pocket
65 Shares
IRL Networking (In-Real-Life)Personal StoriesWriter & Director Interviews

Ep16: Writing Your Own (Unique) Path to the Top | with Wendy Calhoun

Want to be a Hollywood writer? Learn how to break down every conceivable barrier and forge your own unique path to the top.

Share148
Share5
Tweet
Reddit
Email
Pocket
153 Shares
Diversity In HollywoodIRL Networking (In-Real-Life)MentorshipWriter & Director Interviews

Find Content

Never Miss an Episode!

SUBSCRIBE NOW

Content

  • Home
  • Optimize Your Career
  • Optimize Your Productivity
  • Optimize Your Lifestyle
  • Be Inspired!
  • Newsletter Archive

Work With Me

  • Coaching & Mentorship
  • Focus Yourself
  • Move Yourself
  • Trello Essential Training
  • Trello for Video Post-Production
  • Post-Production Productivity

About

  • About Me
  • The Podcast
  • Press
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Health Disclaimer
©Copyright 2020 Optimize Yourself, Inc. | Woodland Hills, CA 91367

I believe in 100% transparency, so please note that I receive a small commission if you purchase products from many of the links on this site (at no additional cost to you). Your support is what helps keep this program alive. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.