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.
Behind the Scenes of ‘RESCUE’
We wanted this film to serve as an artistic mirror for those heavy, avoided conversations. There is no right or wrong way to navigate loss, but understanding the terrain is the first step toward healing. For our community members based near our home base in Los Angeles, CA, or anywhere else worldwide, remember that processing trauma shouldn't be a solo battle.
Inside The Short Film ‘Two Tears’
Two Tears is officially on its rollout circuit. Keep your eyes on the independent festival tracks—this is a project that reminds us exactly why raw, emotionally honest cinema still matters in a fast-moving world.
The Story Behind ‘The Clouds’
The city of Buenos Aires is the perfect visual backdrop to embark in a cinematic project that is built on pure atmospheric tension: the highly anticipated film, The Clouds.
Navigating Hollywood and Raising Honorable Men
We spent a lot of time talking about who you can actually trust. Alejandro doesn't mince words. He introduced me to a phrase his grandma used to say: Plato de Lengua —"a plate of tongue." It’s his way of describing people who are all talk and no action.
In Hollywood, "words are cheap." Alejandro’s perspective was a wake-up call for me. He leads by a code of honor that feels almost ancient. If he says he’ll be there, he’s there. He doesn't make excuses, and he expects the same from his four sons and his business partners. It reminded me that despite all the 8K cameras and AI tools we use, the only thing that actually builds a bridge in this town is a man’s word.
Resilience, Faith, and the "Butterfly Moment"
What does it take to leave everything behind—not once, but twice—to pursue a dream in a language you don’t yet speak?
In my latest episode of The Axel Axe Show, I sat down with the incredible Aurora Cossio. You may know her as Estela from Netflix’s global hit Griselda or from her recent work on FBI, but her off-screen story is just as dramatic as anything captured on film
How to Reprogram Your Subconscious Mind for Peak Performance
We all know the feeling of a "stalled" project. You have the best gear, a multi-camera 8K setup, and a clear vision—but something internally just won’t click.
In my recent conversation with Glenn Rottmann, a world-renowned hypnotherapist, I realized that the "block" isn't in our schedules or our gear. It’s in our software.