The Hollywood Hang

Welcome to The Hollywood Hang! A podcast about the highs, lows, and hell nos of this crazy industry. Hosted by Nicolas Curcio & Kristen Tepper. Edited by Luke Hellyer. Music by Stevia Sphere.Reece Feldman, aka @guywithamoviecamera, has quickly become the Gen-Z authority and aficionado in all things film, TV, and entertainment. His TikTok account took off as he was working on-set as a Production Assistant for Amazon’s, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” and he has since been tapped across all major studios, streamers, and award shows (Oscars, Emmys, Golden Globes, Critics’ Choice) to create content for titles in-production, new releases, and carpets/press events to share with his over 3 million total followers. Whether on a movie set, hosting a red carpet, or just casually chatting about his new favorite movie or TV show, Reece’s passion for the industry is unparalleled. Through his account, Reece has cultivated an audience that is highly interested in experiencing the world of entertainment through his unique lens, thus singlehandedly changing the relationship between film marketing and social media.

Welcome to The Hollywood Hang! A podcast about the highs, lows, and hell nos of this crazy industry. Hosted by Nicolas Curcio & Kristen Tepper. Edited by Luke Hellyer. Music by Stevia Sphere.Roy Lee is a prolific Hollywood producer best known for bringing some of the most iconic genre films of the past two decades to the big screen. As the founder of Vertigo Entertainment, he has become a go-to name for high-concept horror and thrillers, producing modern classics like The Ring, The Grudge, It, and Barbarian, as well as major studio hits like The Lego Movie and How to Train Your Dragon. Known for his sharp eye for international adaptations and bold, audience-driven storytelling, Lee has built a reputation for delivering films that are both commercially successful and culturally impactful, making him one of the most influential producers working today.

Welcome to The Hollywood Hang! A podcast about the highs, lows, and hell nos of this crazy industry. Hosted by Nicolas Curcio & Kristen Tepper. Edited by Luke Hellyer. Music by Stevia Sphere.Ben Semanoff is a TV and film director. Most recently, his work has been featured in episode 5 of season 2 of FX’s The Old Man, episode 9 of season 3 of Yellowjackets, and Netflix’s new drama Black Rabbit, starring Jude Law and Jason Bateman. Semanoff received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Direction For A Drama Series for his work on Netflix’s Emmy-wining drama Ozark. His other directing credits include season 2 of Showtime’s critically acclaimed Yellowjackets; Tulsa King, starring Sylvester Stallone, for Paramount+; and Hulu’s Candy, featuring Jessica Biel. He transitioned to directing after a successful career as an A-camera operator. He was nominated for the Camera Operator of the Year for three consecutive years for his work on HBO’s The Night Of and the first two seasons of Netflix’s Ozark. His other credits as an A- camera operator include films such as Creed, Collateral Beauty, and The Upside, as well as TV series like The Leftovers, The Outsider, and The Affair. Semanoff is a graduate of Temple University. He currently lives in Doylestown, PA, with his wife Erica and two children.

Welcome to The Hollywood Hang! A podcast about the highs, lows, and hell nos of this crazy industry. Hosted by Nicolas Curcio & Kristen Tepper. Edited by Luke Hellyer. Music by Stevia Sphere.

Welcome to The Hollywood Hang! A podcast about the highs, lows, and hell nos of this crazy industry. Hosted by Nicolas Curcio & Kristen Tepper. Edited by Luke Hellyer. Music by Stevia Sphere.

Franklin Leonard, a film and television producer known for founding The Black List, shares insights into the critical role of screenwriting in Hollywood. He discusses the transformation of careers through script quality and the necessity of human feedback in storytelling. Leonard addresses the challenges facing the film industry today, including ethical concerns with AI and the impact of the pandemic on writers. He emphasizes the importance of community and curation in supporting writers, forging connections, and combating creative loneliness.

Welcome to The Hollywood Hang! A podcast about the highs, lows, and hell nos of this crazy industry. Hosted by Nicolas Curcio & Kristen Tepper. Edited by Luke Hellyer. Music by Stevia Sphere.Clara Sterling is a comedian, screenwriter, and certified yapper. You may have seen her performing stand up around Los Angeles or haunting your tiktok FYP with jokes, social commentary, and all things Strike Tea. When she's not writing, she can be found begging the local barista for a triple shot at 8am.

Welcome to The Hollywood Hang! A podcast about the highs, lows, and hell nos of this crazy industry. Hosted by Nicolas Curcio & Kristen Tepper. Edited by Luke Hellyer. Music by Stevia Sphere.Julia started her screenwriting career over a decade ago, as a staff writer on THE ADVENTURES OF PUSS IN BOOTS. Since then, she’s written over 40 episodes of kids animated television across a dozen shows, including TROLLS: THE BEAT GOES ON, SKYLANDERS ACADEMY, and STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE. In 2019, she sold an original, live-action, sci-fi show to Freeform, and her comedy feature, 1UP, was released on Amazon Prime in 2021. Julia currently has numerous feature projects in development with production companies and studios like Chernin, Netflix, BlackBear, and StarThrower. She is repped by CAA and RMG.

Welcome to The Hollywood Hang! A podcast about the highs, lows, and hell nos of this crazy industry. Hosted by Nicolas Curcio & Kristen Tepper. Edited by Luke Hellyer. Music by Stevia Sphere.Kit Lazer is a creator on Tiktok, Instagram, and YouTube, host of the Streaming Things podcast, writer, and life enthusiast that has a passion for stories. Follow him for TV and Film news, reviews, and bad jokes.

Welcome to The Hollywood Hang! A podcast about the highs, lows, and hell nos of this crazy industry. Hosted by Nicolas Curcio & Kristen Tepper. Edited by Luke Hellyer. Music by Stevia Sphere.Jessica M. Thompson is an Emmy-nominated Australian-Maltese filmmaker who made her feature writing-directorial debut with "The Light of the Moon", which won the Audience Award for Best Narrative Film at SXSW. "The Light of the Moon", starring Stephanie Beatriz (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, In the Heights), enjoyed a limited theatrical release to sold-out screens and heralds a 97% Rotten Tomatoes score. Critics called the film "harrowingly effective" (Variety), "honest and complex" (The Hollywood Reporter), and Film Inquiry stated that "for any filmmaker, this would be an unmitigated triumph, but for a first-time filmmaker, this is revelatory." Jess was the lead director on the Sky/Showtime limited series, "The End", produced by the Oscar-winning See-Saw Films (The Power of the Dog, The King's Speech). The series received 5-stars from The Guardian & The Times.Her second directorial feature, "The Invitation" - a Sony Picture's gothic-thriller - premiered #1 at the worldwide box office and #2 when later released on Netflix, being streamed over 12 million times in its opening week. Jess founded Stedfast Productions in 2010.