I found NATPE's PitchCon, their summer event, to be invaluable in making contacts in television and…read morenew media upon moving to Los Angeles. Further, the event has inspired me to create a new anthology webseries. The summer event is so good that I continue to attend PitchCon each year ... working for the organization. pitchcon.org

Beverly Hills is synonymous with the word "fancy" and the word "fancy" could also be attributed to…read moreBeverly Hills Studios! This studio is nestled into the 3rd floor of a very clean and polished building with a parking structure attached. While convenient, you do not necessarily need to use the structure as there is ample FREE street parking. These parking features are only an added bonus to the immaculate and very high tech studio. Upon entering the establishment, you are greeted by a professional and well-manicured waiting room from which you can traverse into a conference room, where clients/talent can discuss the segments they will be shooting, or the room could be set up as wardrobe/hair/makeup, or into the stunningly large studio (where the magic happens, although I guess if the conference room is transformed into a hair/make up salon, that could be considered MAGIC too) that boasts both a large green screen space and a "talk show" set. The control room is located in the corner of the "talk show" set and green screen portion of the studio, where the mastermind Adam magically transforms the talent from standing in a studio in Beverly Hills to standing in Las Vegas, Hong Kong, a deserted island or even standing next to Kelly Ripa on the set of "Live with Kelly and Michael". I have used Beverly Hills Studios on several occasions to film new footage for my hosting reel (and trick people into thinking I am the 3rd host on Live with Kelly and Michael) and let me just say, the footage I have received is extremely impressive... All of my peers are convinced that I host at least three shows they were unaware of... Even though I really just simply wrote specific segments and shot them accordingly. Whenever I walk into Beverly Hills Studios I get exceedingly excited because when I leave I confident I created some "fancy" (professional) footage that I can be proud of!

Brilliant boutique studio! Such a great space! Pristine green screen, excellent gear…read more The studio has a classy entrance and waiting area. The desk in the conference room is tha bomb! You'll see what I mean when you see it :) Adam is a brilliant studio manager, camera, and prompter operator. He is so lovely to work with and he makes you look great on camera...very important ;)

Great time working with the US bureau - all the staff and crew are friendly, professional and nice…read moreto deal with. Grateful for the opportunity to work for my home country..thanks for having me- Love Jacquie

When you think of Hollywood and the Entertainment Business, deceit and deception probably rule your…read moremind. Well I can attest that Suzanne Sena is neither and is in fact a diamond in the rough here in Hollywood. I'm beyond and I mean BEYOND thrilled that my [poor] eyesight could spot her because she has truly changed my life! Suzanne Sena is no stranger to Hollywood, she is a seasoned professional with an IMDB page bursting with impressive credits. With such a diverse acting and TV hosting background (TV Host training being her foray), there is no doubting Suzanne's expertise when it comes to the world of Hollywood. When I first met Suzanne, in one of her free introductory classes, I was instantly drawn to her. Her professionalism, yet friendly demeanor is extremely attractive and you can tell right away that she is truly dedicated to wanting to help others achieve their goals. Because I like to be the center of attention... Yes, yes I do, I decided to work with Suzanne in a private setting. Suzanne has two extremely professional studios equipped with teleprompters, cameras and TV monitors so you can watch yourself back (because watching yourself is one of the only ways you will get better - so I have learned from Suzanne). One of her studios (which I wrote a review of here: http://bit.ly/1xq1b8I) actually has the capability of teleporting you to anywhere in the world, or in other words, has a green screen and an amazing computer generating system that can transport you wherever your heart desires (perfect for when you're ready to create your host reel). When I meet weekly (if not more) with Suzanne, I am confident that my jaw will be tired by the end of each session because she makes sure to utilize the time to its utmost by exercising your on-camera skill. Suzanne is not only an ace at helping you perfect your on-camera dexterity, but she's also an amazing mentor. Since she has truly been through it all, there is no question, that you might have, that will go unanswered. If you're having a problem, feeling down in the dumps, don't know what to do about a certain job, just feel like venting or need a boost in your confidence, Suzanne always knows what to say to make you feel on top of the world once again. I am 100% confident when I say that Suzanne Sena is phenomenal and it would be a complete mistake not to sign up for classes or private sessions with her. I know that if I did not decide to work with her, I probably would have moved home [yikes!]. I have worked with a multitude of other hosting coaches here in Hollywood and none of them have given me the education on what it takes like Suzanne. If I ever win an award... Which, with her by my side, I know I will win multiple, I will probably thank her in my acceptance speech... Before my parents! *GASP* PS: Suzanne Sena can EVEN be found in crossword puzzles... SO clearly she's a BIG DEAL!

One of the benefits of living in Los Angeles is having access to legit professionals who have…read morewalked the walk and are willing to teach you the ropes. Basically, anyone looking to become an on-camera host or television personality needs the training that Suzanne provides. I'm not a shy guy and I'm comfortable speaking in front of groups. But when I worked on camera, something was wrong. I just didn't come off right. Enter Suzanne. She worked to teach me how to optimize my strengths and fix problems that I didn't even realize that I had. I'm still a work-in-progress, but I'm on a whole different level after learning from Suzanne. I definitely recommend her training.

I'm writing this final review of 2024. In 2024, Streaming is becoming the major source of online…read moreentertainment, Television industry has to transform and to nurture TV industry post pandemic. As a millennium, I didn't even know that Television was in Black & White. But I do remember, when I've watched my favorite shows such as The X files, The Lone Ranger, Charlie Angels or sometimes with my family, I've to watch the boring soaps like Dynasty. The television culture is more than just a show. It's a family gathering, learning identities, and also primarial source for information back in my childhood. IMHO, this could better than bombarded by social media (s). What is unfolding would make you very happy in Saban Media Center. According to Emmy's official website, this theater has been celebrating 70 year of Television. As a member of Sag-Aftra & Television Academy, I'd be honored to attend events here. The Wolf Theater at Saban Media can host 600 seats for the screening event. The breeze around the garden and the vibe is so serendipitous in the TV academy. The Wolf Theater is named after Dick and Noelle Wolf. This is one of my favorite places in North Hollywood and the invitation only for the industry people. Though, mostly you could bring your significant other from time to time depending on the event. There's plenty of up-scale restaurants around Noho if you've done and grab a bite later on. But Dive Bars? Here it's tips; The Brickyard, Risky Business (my fav) and even El Tejano, the spicy mexican night bar or if you're looking for action, The Bullet Bar is quite well-known for LGBTQA+. You don't need to go down Studio City or Toluca Lake. Literally 5 minute walk from TV Academy. The NoHo becomes hit for youngsters and glad that TV Academy made the right choice to called home here in North Hollywood. This Saban Media Center is exquisite and this is your time to shine how sophisticated you can be with your plus one. I'll close out with true appreciation for Saban Media Center at Television Academy and many more to come. See you 2025 ! ! !

What a beautiful theater and a beautiful complex in general…read more This is the home of the Television Academy and it does not disappoint. I went here recently for a screening, and the theater they have is beautiful. It's large, the seats are very comfortable. Very, very nice. They have screenings, talkbacks, and plenty of other fun industry things that go on here. The exterior of the complex is also quite nice. It almost makes you forget that you're in the heart of North Hollywood. There is also a parking garage, which offers a discounted rate if you are attending a screening (it is also open to the public). I had a lovely time visiting here and hope I can be back soon.

I worked as a freelance makeup artist at Nine Network Australia for years when I lived in…read moreHollywood. They are so fun and such a professional bunch. I loved doing interview shows with them, satellite media tours

Good compelling Talk Show Hosts, with a bit of a 'home spun' feel. Not perfectly produced, but…read morethat's part of the appeal. Some really great topics with all the trimmings of jingles, bumpers and no in-stream ads, that I detected. It is apparently host supported and I see some complaints in that area, but the station does have costs to cover. A great challenge taken on by its owner, Sam. To compete against the huge giants that control LA Radioi. Good job, keep it up!

After my 3 year anniversary, as a host on LA TALK RADIO (Melissa Hill: RAWTALK) Sam (the owner) ,…read morestarted treating me like shit! I was loyal to his station, and brought great guests, including Grammy award winning artists, and Academy Award winning directors. The only thing that Sam cares about, is the $99 / WEEK he charges (even if you run a repeat, it still costs $99) If you pay with a $100 bill, good luck getting your $1 in change owed to you. If you show up with only $95, he'll hassle and threaten you, until you show up with the other $4. My show broadcasted live on Tuesday's, and Christmas 2018 & NY Day 2019, both landed on Tuesday's. Any radio station that I know, does not broadcast live on major holidays, they broadcast Pre recorded content or replays. Well, I didn't show up on those two holidays, believing that I didn't need to, and I didn't receive a call or text on those days, asking if I was showing up.... so I believed that all was okay. When I arrived on January 8, 2019 to do my broadcast, Sam walked into the studio, and demanded that he be paid for three weeks of broadcasting. We decided to table the discussion until we could set up a time and meeting with my show sponsor. A few days later, I went online to download my previous week's broadcast, and was shocked to discover that the website was down, as I was looking at a blank white page! I posted an update for my listeners on facebook, informing them that the site was down, and that I would have more information for them in the morning. The following morning, on January 15, I received text messages from Sam, stating that he would sue me for slander and that I was a liability to the station. I told him that his site was down and that he wasn't providing the service that we pay him for! I told him to stop harassing me, and that I'd see him later that night when I show up for my weekly broadcast. I also told him that I was going to bring a hard drive with me to download my entire archive. He told me that he would deny access of my archive to my listeners, unless I pay him for the 2 missed holidays! He also set up a meeting for us, that evening. Well, my sponsor and I showed up for the meeting, and Sam did not! My broadcast that night (which ended up being my final) was with Director Cameron Crowe, and Rock photographer, Neal Preston! It was an amazing show! Afterwards, we saw Sam in the parking garage. He looked at us, ran to his car, and backed out of the garage, nearly hitting us in the process!!!! Moral of this story is, that Sam (who is originally from Israel), will harass and treat women like shit, insult, demean, and lie! If you are black, he'll treat you even worse! To wrap it up.... Hosting on LA TALK RADIO is a good learning experience until you are able to move on to a much better station, where your rights of Free Speech are supported by the owner! Screw you, Sam!

KCRA, responsible for such shows as Jose Luis Sin Censura and such. One of my favorites if you ever…read morewanna get into my pants. ;-) Seriously, I've never been in here, but plenty of times have I been close to running over several beautiful, lusty, sensuous, luscious latina women when rushing to work at the Empire Center in the past. How I miss those days. =(

Nice programs but the news are to stressful to hear bashing on Trump every second other than that I…read moreenjoy this channel very much