The Call Log with Warner Bailey
An inside look into the Entertainment industry's most inspiring careers. From the creator of Assistants vs. Agents
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A DreamWorks Assistant Sold His Spec To HBO + Creators of FX's Adults + Daniel Lubetzky (opens the original)
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A DreamWorks assistant just sold his spec script to HBO. THE HOLLYWOOD DREAM IS ALIVE AND WELL. Kalos Chu joins AvA LIVE to tell the incredible story of how he went from working as an assistant to selling Imposter. Also this week: KIND Snacks founder and Shark Tank investor Daniel Lubetzky launches his new project, Build or Break, which explores the defining failures behind highly successful people, and shares the setbacks that shaped his own career. Silent House Studios President Alex Reardon t
Daniel Mac, Debra Lee, Slow Ventures’ Jack Raines, Morning Brew’s Macy & Publicis’ Chris Pearson (opens the original)
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On this episode of AvA LIVE: Chris Pearson of Publicis Groupe breaks down the changing world of NIL, brand partnerships and what college athletes need to know about building their businesses. Creator Daniel Mack takes us inside the rise of What Do You Do For a Living? , from leaving his finance job after a viral TikTok to building a career in the creator economy. Former BET Networks CEO Debra Lee reflects on her 32 years at BET, the future of cable and streaming, and what Hollywood still needs t
Ari Shaffir, glamBOT Cole, Bustle's Editor-In-Chief, JT Barnett, Mt. Joy & Hollywood Camera Ops (opens the original)
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On this episode of AvA LIVE: Cole Walliser, the director behind E!'s Glam Bot, takes us behind the scenes of awards season and the red carpet — from Miley Cyrus dance battles to a decade at the Emmys — and reacts live to the internet's harshest takes on the creator economy. Comedian Ari Shafir talks about cutting his teeth at the Comedy Store, the upside of social media for stand-up, and why Joe Rogan is the most misunderstood guy in the business. Bustle editor-in-chief Charlotte Owen explains w
Love Story Creator, Curry Barker's Manager, Bran Flakezz, Oren John & Inside the Writers Room (opens the original)
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On this episode of AvA LIVE: Creator Bran Flakes joins the show to talk about brand transparency, why "creator" beats "influencer," and the mistake he wishes young creators would stop making. Then, Love Story creator Connor Hines breaks down his new A24 project heading to Netflix, the overall deal that came with it, and how he sold his first show as a nanny with zero screenwriting experience. Oren John, the internet's favorite creative director, rates the year's biggest marketing campaigns — fro
Este Haim, Marketing the Oscars, A24's Newest Movie , CEO of Beehiiv & working with Meg Stalter (opens the original)
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On this episode of AvA LIVE: Este Haim joins the show to talk about scoring Universal Pictures’ One Night Only, working across music and film, and which HAIM sister is the most unhinged. Then, her assistant Bella Jacobellis joins her for a live guessing game and a conversation about what makes their working relationship successful. Cailin Russo shares how an eight-year-old song landing in the Heated Rivalry finale changed the trajectory of her career, along with stories from working with Justin
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