Send us a text A 20-second kitchen dance on TikTok sparked a journey that led us to actor and filmmaker Katie Prentiss. In this episode, we explore her inspiring story of grief, resilience, and the courage to create her own work despite industry challenges. Katie shares her personal journey, from losing her mother to frontotemporal dementia (FTD) to discovering a family genetic link. This experience ignited her passion for her first feature film, "Wake Up Maggie," a moving and humorous drama ...
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Send us a text A 20-second kitchen dance on TikTok sparked a journey that led us to actor and filmmaker Katie Prentiss. In this episode, we explore her inspiring story of grief, resilience, and the courage to create her own work despite industry challenges. Katie shares her personal journey, from losing her mother to frontotemporal dementia (FTD) to discovering a family genetic link. This experience ignited her passion for her first feature film, "Wake Up Maggie," a moving and humorous drama ...
Bharatanatyam to Hollywood: Aparna Brielle's Inspiring Journey from Portland to Tinseltown
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25 minutes
5 months ago
Bharatanatyam to Hollywood: Aparna Brielle's Inspiring Journey from Portland to Tinseltown
Send us a text Dancing between worlds comes naturally to Aparna Brielle. Her journey from performing ancient Bharata Natyam dance in Portland to starring alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger reveals an artist whose cultural roots fuel her creative expression. Working with comedy legends Glenn Howerton and Patton Oswalt provided Aparna with masterclass-level training, while Schwarzenegger's mentorship on FUBAR continues to shape her approach. Their guidance extends beyond performance techniques to...
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Send us a text A 20-second kitchen dance on TikTok sparked a journey that led us to actor and filmmaker Katie Prentiss. In this episode, we explore her inspiring story of grief, resilience, and the courage to create her own work despite industry challenges. Katie shares her personal journey, from losing her mother to frontotemporal dementia (FTD) to discovering a family genetic link. This experience ignited her passion for her first feature film, "Wake Up Maggie," a moving and humorous drama ...
