đĽIn this episodeđĽHilliard sat down with actor, writer, producer, director ALONA TAL - star on the hit series CROSS on Amazon Prime. We talked about all sides of her skills, directing, shadowing, using your instincts, her amazing work on other network TV shows like Fire Country, drawing creativity from your tribe, how she landed the role of Det. Kayla Craig on CROSS, grueling screen tests, the logistics of shooting on location, techniques for memorizing lines, series regular expectations and demands, building relationships with Showrunner Ben Watkins and her cast & crew on CROSS and so much more!
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ANTHOLOGY I.O. - SHORT FILM FESTIVAL - WRITERS PANEL!
Hilliard Guess, Tash Gray, Saeed Crumpler & Chris Derrick
In its inaugural year, Anthology IO Short Film Festival is not holding back any punches.  With its premiere event in Los Angeles on March 28th, 2026.Â
The premiere event will be at the old Eastman Kodak building at Solotech Studios in Hollywood screening the best of the best films in our festival. Live music from The RIFT, a DJ, a red carpet step-and-repeat, glamour photoshoots, along with food trucks, full bar, local vendors, games, raffle, and so much more!
DOORS OPEN AT 5:30PM. RED CARPET AT 6PM
Tickets are currently available on Eventbrite at the links below.
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https://www.studioio.la/anthology-io
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Anthology IO Festival Site
Film Freeway Site
DETAILS:
- Date:Â Saturday, MARCH 28th, 2026
- Venue:Â Solotech Studios @ The Eastman Kodak Building in Hollywood
- Address:Â 6700 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90038
Limited Parking Accessible at:Â 1017 N Las Palmas Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038Â
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