In this episode, my guest Mikaela Phillips shares the best advice on how to succeed in film and entertainment industry. We are discussing the latest new in the industry as well, Barbie movie, and etc.

Talking Points:

• Can you tell us a bit about your background and how you got started in the film industry?
• What drew you to the role of a movie producer? What do you enjoy most about it?
• How do you approach the process of selecting and developing movie ideas? What factors do you consider?
• Can you walk us through the typical steps involved in producing a movie, from concept to release?
• What are some of the biggest challenges you face as a movie producer, and how do you overcome them?
• How do you collaborate with directors, writers, and other key stakeholders to ensure a smooth production process and a compelling final product?
• What strategies do you use to market and distribute your movies? How do you measure their success?
• Can you share any memorable or rewarding experiences you've had as a movie producer?
• What advice would you give to someone who is interested in becoming a movie producer?
• How do you see the future of filmmaking evolving, and what role do you think producers will play in that evolution?

Guest

Hailing from the beautiful coastal shores of Australia, Mikaela Phillips is an accomplished Producer, Actress & Presenter. Her journey into the world of entertainment, began from the early age of six starting out in Theatre, however she began her professional career as an entertainment host on Afterbuzz TV (USA) where she went on to become well known amongst audiences for her one of a kind reporter style, exclusive interviews and magnetic charisma.

​After her time at Afterbuzz TV, Phillips received international prominence and critical acclaim for starring as Faith Morgan in the TV Drama Series Counter Play (2016–2018), which she also executive produced alongside her mother, writer/director Chrys Phillips.

Working with her mother, the two are often referred to by fans and in the media, as the real-life Gilmore Girls - a reference to the relationship between characters Lorelai and Rory Gilmore on the hit Warner Bros. 2000s TV series.

​Since 2018, Phillips has been creating, developing and producing content under their production company bracket for the likes of ViacomCBS, MTV, Awesomeness Films & Netflix. In 2020, despite the world being in a global pandemic, Phillips still worked a lot! 2020 saw her take; Lead Presenter on a social awareness campaign for the Great Barrier Reef alongside fellow Aussie Alli Simpson, she was the official MC & Host for Brisbane’s annual fashion festival and she also went on to produce two feature films! Her debut movie titled Madison and the Happiness Jar premiered June 2021 to five star reviews worldwide on streaming platforms. Following on from that, she was brought onto the US comedy film Malibu Crush personally by James Pratt to help produce. Malibu Crush has won 25+ film festival awards and premiered September 15th 2022 at the TCL Chinese Theatre Hollywood.

​In 2021 she portrayed the lead role of feisty record-label manager Monique, whose job is to keep the floundering, wealthy and playboy musician of Billy Jones in line, in the independent film The Rise of Billy Jones and ended the year on a high, winning the Best Young Film Maker Award in December 2021 and named 30 Producers to Watch Under 30.

​In 2022 Mikaela was a judge for the prestigious International Stevie Awards and Women in Business Awards.

Host

Olyasha Novozhylova - NotBasicBlonde @notbasicblonde_

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