Harry Heng: How To Keep Your Humanity In Hollywood
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Harry wants to change the film industry one relationship at a time, listen to his plan here.
In this episode of Seriously Authentic, Larissa speaks with Harry Heng, a successful 1st AC who has worked with the most successful directors on Oppenheimer, Nope, Ad Astra and so many more. Harry is a born leader who is interested in creating standardization and healthier relationships within the film industry.
Harry also mentors folks interested in breaking into the film industry, sharing his knowledge, wisdom, and skill with the next generation. He is dedicated to creating more awareness of genuine and compassionate leadership in the film industry.
In this conversation Harry & Larissa cover:
- The 6th-grade teacher that changed the trajectory of Harry’s life
- The moment Harry realized he was smart for the first time
- How Harry got his start in Hollywood
- What the 2 years Harry worked for free were like
- Harry speaks on how he was motivated to do whatever it took to buy his parents a liquor store
- Harry speaks about his current goal to reclaim his confidence and courage
- Harry talks about the feelings surrounding his divorce
- How Harry believes he’s passed up career opportunities and his regret over letting them pass by
- Harry breaks down how he feels imposter syndrome and how he sees other people struggling within the film industry
- How Harry defines being authentic as being the same person in every room
- Harry talks about the scarcity that exists in the freelance world
- Harry’s take on creating a healthier film industry standardization
- How to create better leadership in the Hollywood industry
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