From Med School Dropout to Sunset Boulevard: Jason Salvatore Cohen on the Reality of Hollywood
Landing a spot on Netflix’s Dated & Related—which happened after Jason self-edited a travel reel using Premiere Pro and submitted it on a whim—gave him his first real taste of the industry. But Jason quickly realized that relying solely on television producers or acting auditions puts all your power in someone else's hands.
Brittany Marsicek on Rom-Com Realism and 10-Year Relationships
On a recent episode of The Axel Axe Show, actress, writer, and romance creator Brittany Marsicek (Campus Rivals, Relationship Goals) sat down with director Axel Arzola to talk about the real state of modern dating, how men and women listen differently, and why the classic early-2000s rom-com deserves a serious comeback.
Getting Hot Waxed on Set, Micro-Dramas, and Why Your 20s Are a Lie: Hangin’ Out with Mark Pontarelli
If you’ve spent any time scrolling through vertical dramas lately, chances are you’ve seen Mark Pontarelli. He’s the guy rocking a sharp suit, giving intense, smoldering looks, or playing a high-stakes werewolf CEO.
Mark dropped by the studio for an episode of The Axel Axe Show, and honestly, it felt less like a formal podcast and more like two friends kicking back, cracking jokes, and talking shop. We went everywhere—from the absolute chaos of shooting 90-minute vertical movies in just seven days, to why acting schools never teach you about money, and how turning 30 completely shatters your worldview.
The New Generation of Filmmakers
This episode wasn't about hitting algorithmic targets or selling a product; it was about capturing a moment in time. Whether Alexa grows up to be a feature film director, a novelist, a stage actress, or an entrepreneur, building these stories together creates a foundation of creative confidence that no classroom can replicate.
Ditching the Cloud: Strada 2.0 is HERE
Strata 2.0 is officially live, and you can sign up for free to test the protocol yourself. If you are ready to take control of your data pipeline and protect your creative momentum, it is time to join the thousands of other creative professionals who are finally ditching the cloud.