Interview with the Multi-Talented Kathleen Simmonds
I was thrilled to get to interview the fantastic Kathleen Simmonds, who is blazing trails…
Author Laura Hunter Drago
Laura Hunter Drago
Laura Hunter Drago is a producer, writer, and actress living in Los Angeles, California. Laura is a proud SAG-AFTRA member, is the assistant editor-in-chief of Ms. in the Biz, and is the co-founder of New Girl Pictures. She also likes baking, obsessing over Olympic ice dancers, and having long conversations with her dog Buffy. She dislikes being bored. Most recently, Laura just completed her first feature film as a producer, To The New Girl, which will screen at festivals in 2020.
An Introduction to Action Filmmaking with The Chimaera Project
A few months ago, I was lucky enough to be asked to attend The Chimaera…
Seeing is Believing: Women Direct at DTLA Film Festival
“I’m not interested in competing with anyone. I hope we all make it.” I think about…
Women in Entertainment Summit 2019
I was lucky enough to attend the Women in Entertainment Summit at the beautiful Skirball…
LA Femme Film Festival: 15 Years Supporting Women in Film in DTLA
I had the pleasure of spending a fun weekend at the 15th Annual LA Femme…
“Just start.” An interview with creator Sarah Ann Masse
I had a great time checking out the wonderfully fun work of actress, writer, and…
Making an Instagram Series: Interview with Paper Year Creator Mikaela Izquierdo
Most of us (myself included) are in a semi-constant state of phone scroll, especially when…
Building a More Inclusive and Diverse Industry: 2019 “Women in View” On Screen Report
I was thrilled to get a chance to connect with Jill Golick, the Executive Director…
A Common Hollywood Misconception: The “Overnight Success”
I’ll start off by admitting that I haven’t been all that “into” the major awards…
Your Anxiety is Not Your Creativity
About a year ago, after a period that was nothing short of an emotional perfect…
Interview with Theatre Intimacy Director: Emily Sucher
In the wake of the #MeToo movement, I’ve been reading more and more about steps…
Without Grace & Self-Care During the Holidays
Last week, I was lucky to have a chance to attend the release of Without Grace, a…
Actress-turned-producer tips: Hacking the Casting Websites
I interned for a casting director in my early 20’s, and it was one of…
Spotlight Interview: Your Audition Friend’s Mara Klein
This month, I interviewed Your Audition Friend’s Mara Klein about her new company that solves…