ESSENCE Hollywood House 2023
HOLLYWOOD HOUSE: Disney Princesses, Fairies & Superheroes
A conversation with Halle Bailey, Teyonnah Paris, Yara Shahidi, moderated by Erika Bennett.
15m 11s
HOLLYWOOD HOUSE: ESSENCE Conversation: Callbacks, Cancellations & Comebacks: My First Year In The Industry
A few of your favorite faces in film & television take us back through the highs, lows, lessons learned, and unforgettable moments experienced during their first year in Hollywood.
30m 33s
HOLLYWOOD HOUSE: ESSENCE Conversation: #ScriptMePlease: A Cold Reading Exercise
Calling all aspiring actors and actresses! Are you ready to put your skillset to the test of all tests? Come prepared for the chance to read a script live in front of an audience and receive realtime feedback from some of the top casting directors, producers and entertainers in the business. Plus, get their unfiltered perspectives on what it really takes to nail your auditions, land that dream role, or take that next step towards a future career in casting.
36m 14s
HOLLYWOOD HOUSE: NETFLIX Conversation: Queen Charlotte Clips & Conversation
A panel discussion featuring India Amarteifio, Arsema Thomas, moderated by Danielle Cadet.
51m 27s
HOLLYWOOD HOUSE: ESSENCE Conversation: Lights, Camera, Hashtag: Taking Award-Worthy Creative Content From Your Feed To The Screen
From Issa Rae to Quinta Brunson, social media has helped launch the careers of some of today’s top film & television creatives. Come learn tips and tricks for how to master the art of digital creative content creation and get more eyes on your skillset as a rising or aspiring actor, filmmaker, writer, director or producer.
32m 2s
HOLLYWOOD HOUSE: ESSENCE Conversation: Through Her Lens
Black women executives who have climbed the entertainment corporate ladder all the way to the President, Partner and C-suite levels get candid about their experiences. Get ready to be inspired as our panel of game changers share their blueprint for women looking to shine behind the scenes in the film and television industry.
30m 29s
HOLLYWOOD HOUSE: AMAZON Conversation – The Power of Your Voice
Amazon Studios Global Head of DEIA Latasha Gillespie talks with actors and activists Kendrick Sampson of “Something from Tiffany’s” and Jerrie Johnson of “Harlem” about their rise to fame, finding their authentic voice, and using their platform to drive change.
33m 17s
HOLLYWOOD HOUSE: ESSENCE Conversation: Narratives In Noir: Telling Black Stories, Globally
A panel of talented creatives from across the diaspora join us to unpack the work being done and the work ahead towards uniting our worldwide communities to get our stories told globally.
35m 31s
HOLLYWOOD HOUSE: ESSENCE Conversation: Director’s Cut
Respected black film and television directors oepn up about their nuanced journeys to success. From pitching their projects, to securing adequate budgets, to getting projects green-lit, to fighting to get more culturally relevant stories told, these industry veterans have seen and done it all.
35m 44s
HOLLYWOOD HOUSE: Welcome
Sidra Smith welcomes everyone to Hollywood House.
6m 43s