Welcome to Episode 33 of the Actor's Guide to the End of the World! This week the guys discuss the massive layoffs happening throughout Hollywood, including WB Discovery, Paramount, Disney, and many more. Looks like the actors and crew aren't the only ones looking for work. E-Kan and Rían find a little comfort in this turbulent time in the industry and talk about the only real thing to do right now - make your own stuff!

This is just skimming the surface and part two will come, but E-Kan talks about his experience directing, producing, writing, and starring in award-winning web series and short films (links below). They talk about their experiences collaborating with others, gems like don’t let great be the enemy of good, how creating your own work will make you a better actor, and how to prioritize starting a production from the ground up with limited resources.

If you’re not sure where to start when it comes to creating your own projects, this is the episode for you.

https://deadline.com/feature/hollywood-media-layoffs-list-1236007845/

Web series "Born Losers"

https://bornloserstv.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@bornloserstv2995

Short Film - "No Laughing Matter: Tears of a Clown" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sleaN1b0og8&t=141s

"How to Book with Lesly Kahn" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzSg6Q03W4o&t=22s

Hidden Gems:

Ci Siamo (NYC) https://www.cisiamo.com/menus/

Time stamps

(0:00) Intro

(2:50) Layoffs at the studios

(7:15) The only thing you can do as an actor

(11:25) Don't let Great be the Enemy of Good

(13:25) Making your own stuff

(15:50) How do you start?

(17:50) The freedom in making your own work

(19:37) Minimizing expectations and the real purpose

(29:00) Where it all started

(29:50) The importance of finding the right partner

(32:50) Hidden Gems