Join us for an intimate conversation with writer, directer, and producer (and UCLA Professor) George Huang as he shares his remarkable journey from being a studio assistant to directing his own films and writing for some of the biggest producers in the industry. From a chance encounter with Star Wars at age nine that sparked a passion for filmmaking, to strategically navigating Hollywood's complex landscape, we explore the fascinating behind-the-scenes stories from George Huang’s career.

This series is made for the creatives who seek an unconventional path in the entertainment industry and want valuable insights into the realities of independent filmmaking and perseverance in Hollywood.

Like, subscribe, and join us next week for week two of our conversation with George Huang!

0:00 Introduction to the podcast
1:03 Meeting at UCLA as professor and student
2:22 The 10-week script challenge
4:04 Early film inspirations
6:32 George's background and career journey
7:58 First movie experience: Star Wars
10:09 College years and economics major
11:32 Lucasfilm internship opportunity
14:41 USC film school and Paramount job
16:22 Knocking on doors at Paramount
18:11 Missing out on Wayne's World PA position
19:38 Working for Joel Silver Productions
21:24 Meeting Robert Rodriguez
23:19 Writing Swimming with Sharks
25:36 Financing the first film
27:14 Rocky start to production
30:20 Second film: Trojan War challenges
32:43 Ending up in "director's jail"

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