Meet The Man Who Talked His Way Into A HollyWood Dream Job

Dropping In With Charlie Houpert - A podcast by Charisma on Command

Adi Shankar  @bootleguniverse123  is a Hollywood producer who is the go to guy for adaptions of video game series.Including Netflix shows like CastleVania, Captain LaserHawk and the upcoming Devil May Cry show.We chat about how he created his dream job in 20's, how he convinced HollyWood gatekeepers to let me pursue his vision without their interference and the steps to invent your own job that is both creatively fulfilling and commercially successful.Thanks for listening!Follow The Adi Shankar:https://www.youtube.com/@bootleguniverse123https://www.instagram.com/bootleguniverseIf You’d Like To Help Support The Podcast:http://www.patreon.com/charismaoncommandIf you enjoy the podcast please SUBSCRIBE and Click the Notification bell 🔔⏰TIMESTAMPS⏰00:00 Intro00:22 Creative Process for Captain Laserhawk04:47 George R. R. Martin’s Creative Mind07:03 When the Character Feels Soulless08:23 Conversation with George R. R. Martin12:59 Wrong Assumptions15:34 Dark Take on Richie Rich23:58 Fan Fiction Short Films27:30 Securing Resources and Funds35:29 Strategy to Get Recognized41:09 Deconstructing the Core Elements43:17 Do You Need Social Media?48:44 The Value You Put Out as a Creator52:36 The Creator Economy58:58 It Mainly Starts with Emulation1:04:36 Reservoir of Knowledge1:08:19 Resonating with the Audience1:13:49 Existing in the Extremes1:17:53 Follow Adi’s WorkFor business inquiries: [email protected] Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy