The Insider's Guide to Hollywood
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Storytelling is not dead. Creativity drives the industry. We are not below-the-line. And don't call us "content creators."
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The Visionaries of Hollywood
In-Depth Conversations with the Entertainment Professionals Behind Your Favorite Films &
TV Shows
We feature exclusive interviews with Hollywood's best editors, costumers, audio technicians, set designers, and key figures who make a meaningful impact on our culture and shape the stories you love. Because storytelling is not dead, it lives in every one of us. We offer an insider's perspective into their craft, creative processes, and the collaborative spirit that drives the industry.
Just don't call us "content creators."
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"I'm not a quitter."
- Spike Lee
"Create in the moment."
- Walter Salles
"I don't believe in rules."
- Charlie Kaufman
"It takes quite an ego."
- Aaro Sorkin
"Every second counts."
- Chris Sanders
"I've always worked in my mind's eye."
- Ellen Kuras
"I was far from the most talented."
- Alexander Payne
"It becomes a bit like alchemy."
- Edgar Wright
"I reuse to be one thing."
- Agustina San Martin
"No one can see what's coming."
- Ang Lee
"There are no rules anymore."
- Aaro Sorkin
"You know it when you feel it."
- Kevin MacDonald
"I call it the age of innocence."
- Chloé Zhao
"There's room for all."
- Seth MacFarlane
"Let your instincts take over."
- Liesl Tommy
"I want to keep breaking the rules."
- Davis Guggenheim
"I'm leaning towards mysticism."
- Chloë Sevigny
ENTERTAINMENT UNION
IATSE GUIDE
There are 170,000+ entertainment professionals working in live events, motion picture and television production, broadcast, trade shows, and more throughout the US and Canada. Here are links to join the unions behind entertainment:
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01 — Cinematographers Guild
02 — Motion Picture Editors Guild
03 — Art Directors Guild
04 — Costume Designers Guild
05 — Make-Up Artist & Hair Stylist Guild
06 — Animation Guild
07 — Property Craftpersons
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The Entertainment Community Fund
Empowers And Supports
Life In The Arts
A Meaningful Impact
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From The Office of Culturalite
Storytelling is not dead. Creativity drives the industry. I am not below the line. And don't call me a "content creator."
The Culturalite was born from a deep appreciation for the artistry and dedication of entertainment professionals, recognizing that storytelling is a universal language that connects us all. I saw a need for a platform that offers an insider's perspective while celebrating both artistic excellence and the pursuit of a well-lived life.
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