UPDATE: After some changes to their site, I've updated the link to shortcutsla.com so that it actually works now.
ShortCuts is a new podcast from Devin Marble (Syfy’s Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files) and Jordan Bowers (Short Cuts the Blog) where they discuss life in LA, what they’ve learned about the entertainment industry, and their thoughts on the industry in general. With the hopes of being both helpful and entertaining, ShortCuts has a lot to live up to. That said, this first podcast is a great start to what could be an invaluable resource for those looking to “break into the biz.”
ShortCuts is a new podcast from Devin Marble (Syfy’s Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files) and Jordan Bowers (Short Cuts the Blog) where they discuss life in LA, what they’ve learned about the entertainment industry, and their thoughts on the industry in general. With the hopes of being both helpful and entertaining, ShortCuts has a lot to live up to. That said, this first podcast is a great start to what could be an invaluable resource for those looking to “break into the biz.”Devin is an up-and-comer in the industry with Producer credits that include Project Runway and the independent film The New Republic. Now he works on-screen as a host for Syfy’s Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files.
Jordan is writer with a background in journalism and media and works for a film/TV database company researching features films in development.
The gist of this podcast can be summarized as, How did you get your job out here? As their website says:
There’s nothing worse than listening to an interview with an actor or director who says something along the lines of, “Well, I moved to Hollywood when I was 18 and I got a job at Paramount...” Really? Good for you. What about how that happened? WE WANNA KNOW!
They share their personal stories of how they got where they are today and what qualities they believe helped them achieve their success. It’s very conversational; it doesn’t list 10 steps to getting a job in the industry or anything like that. Nor do they equate success to fame and fortune. They’re talking about what it takes to make rent, to survive in LA while working in what many see as a cutthroat industry. As
someone who began PA work last year, I can tell you there’s some sage advise here.
The good news is it’s mostly common sense.
In future podcasts, they’ll be bringing in guests speakers who will share their stories, discuss similar topics, as well as promote personal projects. Depending on the success of the podcast, ShortCuts could prove to be a useful platform for the workingman in LA. What I’m most interested in will be whether or not future pods rehash the same themes or if there’s new ideas that they haven’t covered yet.
Whatever the case, this is one to keep your eyes on. These are two guys living and working in the entertainment industry who genuinely want to share their advice with you!
Their first podcast is scheduled to release later today, and you’ll be able to stream or download it by clicking right here.
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