Episode 1 - Create Your Own Career in Hollywood (or anywhere), with Alexandra Boylan

In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, hosts Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt interview award-winning filmmaker, Alexandra Boylan. Boylan shares her personal journey of pursuing her dreams in Hollywood, from a struggling actress living in her car to a successful producer. She discusses the challenges and rewards of being an independent filmmaker, emphasizing the need for perseverance, a strong work ethic, and having a deep connection with one's projects. 

The discussion includes:

• Alexandra’s Journey to Hollywood
• The Struggles and Breakthroughs
• Transition to Independent Filmmaking
• Success with Home Sweet Home
• Her Shift to Faith-Based Family Films
• The Making of Catching Faith
• The Business Side of Filmmaking
• Exploring Self-Distribution
• The Importance of Relationships in the Industry
• The Role of Marketing and Distribution in Filmmaking

Alexandra Boylan is a dynamic award-winning filmmaker, writer, producer, and actress who has been trailblazing through Hollywood for nearly two decades. Born and raised in Massachusetts, Boylan is known for her fearless pursuit of meaningful content. In addition to her numerous acting credits, Alexandra co-created The Boylan Sisters Production Company, a successful film studio that focuses on faith-based, family-friendly content. Their first feature-length film, Catching Faith, streamed on Netflix for two years and has spawned a sequel, as well as paved the way for other critically acclaimed movies such as The Greatest Inheritance and Switched. Their latest venture, Identity Crisis, also serves as the basis for a YA novel, which she co-authored with her sister and business partner Andrea. Alexandra has previously published the widely regarded how-to guide entitled “Create Your Own Career in Hollywood: Advice from a Struggling Actress Who Became a Successful Producer” and is an active member of Influence Woman and Women in Film Los Angeles.

www.theboylansisters.com

https://www.facebook.com/alexandra.boylan1

https://www.instagram.com/alexandraboylan

https://switchedmovie.com

https://greatestinheritance.com

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The Faith & Family Filmmakers podcast helps filmmakers who share a Christian worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. Releasing new episodes every Monday, we interview experts from varying fields of filmmaking; from screenwriters, actors, directors, and producers, to film scorers,  talent agents, and distributors. 

It is produced and hosted by Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt , and is brought to you by the Faith & Family Filmmakers Association

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