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410 - Dominic Hoffman - A Guide to Artistic Survival, Keys to Developing Discipline as a Creative, and An Actor's Perspective on Hollywood's Hidden Challenges

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This episode is brought to you by Factor Meals. Eating well has never been this easy: just heat up and enjoy, giving you more time to do what you want. Get started at https://factormeals.com/makeit50off and use code MAKEIT50OFF to get 50% off plus FREE shipping on your first box. Enjoy!

Hello, Hello!

In this episode, we welcome multi-talented artist Dominic Hoffman, who shares his remarkable journey through acting, writing, directing, and audiobook narration. Hoffman opens up about his experiences in the entertainment industry, from his early days on "Different World" to his recent projects and upcoming book "Late Rehearsals". The conversation spans topics ranging from code-switching and artistic discipline to the nuances of success in creative fields.

We also talk about:

• The challenges of being an actor and maintaining artistic integrity

• Navigating racial dynamics in the entertainment industry

• The importance of discipline and continuous improvement in one's craft

• Personal experiences with code-switching and cultural identity

• The evolving landscape of storytelling across different mediums

Products, software, websites, people, or places mentioned:

Factor Meals

Cotton Bureau

The MAKE IT Podcast Bookstore

MAKE IT Link-In-Bio @ Beacons.ai

Dominic Hoffman

Chris Barkley

Nicholas Buggs

Anthony Mackey

Denzel Washington

Kobe Bryant

Luther Vandross

David Mamet

Shia LaBeouf

James McBride

Tyler Perry

Joe Morton

Val Kilmer

Clint Eastwood

John Wayne

Ralph Ellison

Simon Vance

A Different World

Hangin' with Mr. Cooper

Jamie Foxx Show

Black Panther

Crash

Tombstone

Unforgiven

Gone with the Wind

The Wizard of Oz

Late Rehearsals (Dominic Hoffman's book)

James (by Percival Everett)

Dante's Inferno

Audible Awards

Audio File Earphone Awards

Venice, California

UC Santa Cruz

We are humbled to have a community of creatives who care deeply about our work. And your support makes our work possible. Every subscriber, rating, and review matters.

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Manage episode 483358847 series 2385348
Content provided by Chris Barkley & Nicholas Buggs, Chris Barkley, and Nicholas Buggs. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Chris Barkley & Nicholas Buggs, Chris Barkley, and Nicholas Buggs or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

This episode is brought to you by Factor Meals. Eating well has never been this easy: just heat up and enjoy, giving you more time to do what you want. Get started at https://factormeals.com/makeit50off and use code MAKEIT50OFF to get 50% off plus FREE shipping on your first box. Enjoy!

Hello, Hello!

In this episode, we welcome multi-talented artist Dominic Hoffman, who shares his remarkable journey through acting, writing, directing, and audiobook narration. Hoffman opens up about his experiences in the entertainment industry, from his early days on "Different World" to his recent projects and upcoming book "Late Rehearsals". The conversation spans topics ranging from code-switching and artistic discipline to the nuances of success in creative fields.

We also talk about:

• The challenges of being an actor and maintaining artistic integrity

• Navigating racial dynamics in the entertainment industry

• The importance of discipline and continuous improvement in one's craft

• Personal experiences with code-switching and cultural identity

• The evolving landscape of storytelling across different mediums

Products, software, websites, people, or places mentioned:

Factor Meals

Cotton Bureau

The MAKE IT Podcast Bookstore

MAKE IT Link-In-Bio @ Beacons.ai

Dominic Hoffman

Chris Barkley

Nicholas Buggs

Anthony Mackey

Denzel Washington

Kobe Bryant

Luther Vandross

David Mamet

Shia LaBeouf

James McBride

Tyler Perry

Joe Morton

Val Kilmer

Clint Eastwood

John Wayne

Ralph Ellison

Simon Vance

A Different World

Hangin' with Mr. Cooper

Jamie Foxx Show

Black Panther

Crash

Tombstone

Unforgiven

Gone with the Wind

The Wizard of Oz

Late Rehearsals (Dominic Hoffman's book)

James (by Percival Everett)

Dante's Inferno

Audible Awards

Audio File Earphone Awards

Venice, California

UC Santa Cruz

We are humbled to have a community of creatives who care deeply about our work. And your support makes our work possible. Every subscriber, rating, and review matters.

So, if you like what we're doing, please consider subscribing, rating, or giving us a review. Cheers, and best of luck on your filmmaking journey. #MAKEIT

All Links: https://beacons.ai/themakeitpodcast

Subscribe to our newsletter at www.bonsai.film/subscribe


Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-make-it-podcast/exclusive-content
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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