30 people you MUST know in Hollywood
They say the only way to get hired in Hollywood is to know someone. While having the right connection is not the only way to get hired, it certainly helps.
So please allow me to introduce you to the first 30 people you MUST know in the entertainment business.
Just click the name of the guests below (or “here” after their blurb) and meet our first 30 guests of “Coffee with KP,”. Each episode is a one-hour group informational meeting where industry professionals share what they do, how they do it and give advice on how YOU (the aspiring entertainment industry professional) can do it too.
If you plan on interviewing at any of these companies, want to work for one of these power players or need insider info about various Hollywood jobs, these conversations are preparation gold!
Lauren Levy Neustadter- President of Hello Sunshine who started her career as an actor.
Ava Greenfield- CAA Agent who has worked in representation for most of her career at William Morris, ICM, Levity and the Collective. She currently works with TV darling Quinta Brunson and more.
Tina Andrews- Actor, writer and overall creator who has the unique distinction of being part of the first interracial kiss on TV! She is full of wonderful advice and you’ll want to listen to the writer of “Sally Hemming: An America Scandal.”
Yves Beneche- He is a working writer, WGA member and landed the role of writer’s assistant that change the game for him. He has an agent and manager and breaks down how he did it. One of these most informative conversations for anyone who wants advice on how entry level Hollywood works. He has worked on “Black-ish,” “Queen Sugar” and “The Equalizer”
Katy McCaffrey- Head of the TV Lit dept at Gersh Talent Agency who gives you and interesting take on how to build a career as an agent (even if you never wanted to be one.)
Lisa Sharkey- HarperCollins EVP. Excellent episode not only about publishing but how to create a vibrant career by being curious.
Josh Pyatt- WME- Co-Head Sports, reps LeBron, Kobe, Dale Earnhardt Jr, Peyton Manning, Michael Strahan and more! (if you want a job at WME or in Sports, you MUST listen here.)
Kevin Frazier- TV Host-Entertainment Tonight Co-host and former ESPN SportsCenter Anchor. Truly inspiriting and informative for anyone who wants a career on camera. MUST listen here.
Mike McCusker- Oscar winning Editor- Ford v. Ferrari, Deadpool, Wolverine, Spiderman and more! (if you want to work as an editor in Film or TV, you MUST listen here.)
Stephanie Ito- Paramount President of Post Production (she didn’t graduate from college and yet is the highest ranking woman in post production in all of Hollywood! She works with Jerry Bruckheimer, Spielberg and all of the big filmmakers and gives solid advice here.)
George Tillman, Jr and Marcia Wright Tillman (partners in business and marriage! George was the director behind “The Hate U Give” “Barbershop” and “This is us.” here.)
Phil Sun- M-88 Co-founder and Former WME partner repped Michael B. Jordan and other A listers. Listen here.
Teri Weinberg- Co-EP of “The Office” and former EVP of NBC Network here.
Madeleine Smithberg- Co-Creator of “The Daily Show” here.
Mark Cuban- “Shark Tank,” and Billionaire (yes, I helped him get hired in Hollywood with one appearance on “Entourage” which lead to the mega success in “Shark Tank.” If a billionaire needs my help, you should email me and consider private coaching with details below. Check out his CWKP here.)
Doug Ellin- Showrunner for HBO hit “Entourage” here.
Kris Bowers- Oscar winning composer and behind “Bridgerton” “One Love” “King Richard” and working with Kobe, Kanye, and other mega stars here.
Chris Coelen- Netflix “Love is Blind” creator and EP here
Yvette Mangasarian - ACE award winning TV and Film editor here.
Orly Marley- President of Tuff Gong and producer of “Bob Marley: One Love” here.
Ben Higgins of “The Bachelor” here.
Geeta Patel- TV and Film Director with credits including “House of the Dragon,” “Ahsoka,” “Dead to Me,” and indie hit “Meet the Patels” here.
Mark Hoebich- President of Luminate here.
Doug Ross and Alex Baskin the Kings of reality TV and EPs of “RHOBH”, “RHOC” “Vanderpump Rules” and more here!
Brett Ratner- Director of “Rush Hour” franchise, “X-Men: The Last Stand” “Red Dragon” and my favorite, “The Family Man.” here.
Liza Pano- EVP of Worldwide Distribution Services at Paramount(perfect if you are interested in globalization and localization and have an affinity for culture and languages) here.
Daniel Vang- 3 Arts Lit Manager here.
Nely Galan- EP of “The Swan,” and first female president of an American Broadcast network and the most inspirational immigrant’s story! Check it out here.
Actor Bart Johnson aka Zach Efron’s Dad in the role of “Coach Bolton” in High School Musical here
Peter Micelli- Range Media- Co-Founder and Former CAA Partner- If I were applying to work at Range or as an asst at a big talent agency or management company, I’d listen to this ASAP here!
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