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Gil Junger - Prolific Hollywood Director – Ten Things I Hate About You, Black Knight, If Only

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In this episode, we chat with Gil Junger, the legendary director behind hits like Ten Things I Hate About You, If Only, Black Knight, and the unforgettable Coming Out episode of Ellen. Gil takes us behind the scenes of his remarkable career, sharing the lessons he's learned and the magic that happens when you step into L.A. and embrace authenticity.

In this episode, you will learn:

  • The magic that can unfold the minute you step into L.A.
  • What “authenticity” truly means to a director.
  • How to bring yourself into a role and make it unforgettable.
  • How humor, humility, and passion can guide you through a successful acting career.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation with Gil about directing and his unique approach to working with actors. Did you know Gil even created an audition technique to help actors get into the room? Find out more about it on instagram - @breakthrucompany.

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Manage episode 467007593 series 1280821
Content provided by Speak L.A., Camille Thornton-Alson, and Jen Jostyn. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Speak L.A., Camille Thornton-Alson, and Jen Jostyn or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

In this episode, we chat with Gil Junger, the legendary director behind hits like Ten Things I Hate About You, If Only, Black Knight, and the unforgettable Coming Out episode of Ellen. Gil takes us behind the scenes of his remarkable career, sharing the lessons he's learned and the magic that happens when you step into L.A. and embrace authenticity.

In this episode, you will learn:

  • The magic that can unfold the minute you step into L.A.
  • What “authenticity” truly means to a director.
  • How to bring yourself into a role and make it unforgettable.
  • How humor, humility, and passion can guide you through a successful acting career.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation with Gil about directing and his unique approach to working with actors. Did you know Gil even created an audition technique to help actors get into the room? Find out more about it on instagram - @breakthrucompany.

  continue reading

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