Nov 28 2023 60 mins
If you really want something, do it, and then just keep doing it, and doing it until you get really good at it.
Born in New York and raised in Chicago, David Llauger Meiselman grew up in a gypsy, artsy-fartsy environment that heavily influenced him, so after he turned 18, he went back to New York to "do theatre" out there. The Big Apple was just too much for him, so he tried LA, where he found the place to evolve his art and realized he wanted to direct, not act. His first project, a Blair Witch type of material "no one ever saw" called "LA River Stories," taught him dozens of valuable lessons, experience, and the conviction that he wouldn't stop until making it. He has produced and directed plays, poetry slams, television pilots, radio shows, documentaries, and animated series. He produced and directed "El Matadero," "1st Strike" and "Strike One" with Danny Trejo and Billy Gallo, and the TV series, "Paris Falls." His most recent work, "The Tunnel: Interview with a Moster," produced and directed by him, is a short based on his first project, "LA River Stories." David is also a founding member and present American Latino Theatre artistic director.
Throughout this episode, David shares his thoughts on the importance of resilience and tenacity to succeed in Hollywood, whether as an actor, director, or producer. You'll learn about his particular way of chasing his dreams, his passion for writing and directing horror films, and his relentless attitude of constantly honing his craft. We also talk about our experiences working with the legend Danny Trejo, what David looks for in an actor during an audition, and much more.
Tune in to Episode 94 of Hollywood Dream Maker and get David's fine advice to becoming a successful director and producer.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- A bit about David's upbringing and his passion for theatre (2:50)
- Work leads to work (11:30)
- David talks about the multiple advantages of the entertainment industry present (23:50)
- David explains what he looks for in an actor during a casting (29:40)
- What is the American Latino Theatre, and how David got into it (40:20)
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