Empowering Girls and Promoting Accountability in Hollywood
America Young discusses her diverse roles in entertainment, including acting, stunts, and producing. She empowers young girls through her portrayal of Lara Croft and promotes positive messages through her work with Barbie. She also highlights the importance of clear communication and promotes accountability in Hollywood.
00:00:00 America Young discusses her passion for storytelling and her diverse roles in the entertainment industry, including acting, stunts, producing, and writing. She shares her experience playing Lara Croft and empowering young girls through her portrayal.
🎭 America Young is a multi-hyphenate in the entertainment industry.
📚 Storytelling has always been important to America, and she remembers people through their stories.
💥 America had the opportunity to portray Lara Croft and perform stunts in live action shows.
00:04:57 America Young discusses her experience in motion capture and her love for the purity of performance. She also talks about her involvement in rebranding Barbie to make her a relatable role model.
📢 America Young discusses her experience with motion capture in video games, highlighting her favorite titles like the Saints Row series.
🎮 Motion capture focuses on performance without the need for extensive set preparations, making it appealing for actors.
🎬 America Young's involvement in the rebranding of Barbie showcases a new approach that portrays Barbie as a relatable role model discussing real-life issues.
00:09:53 America Young discusses the importance of owning your space, reframing apologies, and empowering communication. Her work with Barbie has had a significant impact on promoting positive messages to children.
🔑 Owning your space and reframing knee-jerk apologies into expressions of gratitude or acknowledgment.
💪 Recognizing the power dynamics and respect that can be conveyed through language.
🌟 The positive impact of empowering messages in YouTube videos, with examples from Mattel's viral content.
00:14:52 America Young discusses the importance of children's entertainment and her work with the Chimera Project, a non-profit supporting female filmmakers.
🎥 Children's entertainment, including Barbie, plays an important role in shaping and inspiring young minds.
🎬 The Chamera Project is a non-profit that supports female filmmakers through mentorship, workshops, and finishing funds.
🤼♀️ There are stereotypes and misconceptions about women's abilities in the film industry, including stunts and action scenes, which need to be challenged and addressed.
00:19:48 America Young discusses the importance of clear communication with stunt coordinators and the need to promote oneself in the film industry. She also shares her experience working with Stanley and announces foreign distribution for her film.
🎥 Clear communication between filmmakers and stunt coordinators is essential to avoid misunderstandings and potential job loss.
🎬 Workshops are offered to educate filmmakers on working with stunt coordinators and understanding their roles and references.
🤝 Many talented individuals may struggle to promote themselves effectively, emphasizing the importance of self-promotion in the industry.
🎞️ The interview highlights the experience of working with executive producer Stanley and the excitement of securing foreign distribution for a film.
00:24:45 America Young discusses her upcoming film, Back to Lila, a surrealistic rom-com about a man using magic to win back his love. She also shares tips for aspiring actors, producers, and writers.
🎬 America Young talks about her upcoming movie and the challenges of finding a distribution partner.
🎥 She shares her experience making her second feature film, 'Back to Lila', a surrealistic rom-com with a touch of magic.
🎞️ America encourages aspiring filmmakers to take action, learn from mistakes, and not wait for validation from others.
00:29:43 Actress America Young shares advice on persistence, positivity, and professionalism in the film industry. Emphasizes the importance of being early, kind, and standing up for oneself and others. Discusses the positive shift in Hollywood towards accountability.
:seedling: Persistent positivity and continuous self-promotion can lead to unexpected opportunities.
:alarm_clock: Being early is crucial in the entertainment industry, as it demonstrates dedication and professionalism.
:handshake: Kindness, empathy, and standing up for oneself and others are essential values in the evolving Hollywood culture.
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