Monday, May 9th 2022
Hollywood Salon…on Zoom!
Special Guest: PRESTON HILLIER, Actor To succeed in Hollywood, relationships are key. The odds are even more in your favor if those relationships include Nebraskans! May’s guest started his LA career with the help of some friendly Nebraskans who landed him on-set opportunities. Join us Monday via Zoom to hear how taking one step at a time got our guest from his hometown of Lincoln to credits in over 70 TV shows & films! It’s sure to be a masterclass in navigating the ebb and flow of Hollywood. See you there! PRESTON JAMES HILLIER was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska. Acting was never something Preston would have seen in his future, having been an extremely shy person. It was always something he enjoyed doing, creating with friends and a friends video camera as a teen. It wasn’t until he started taking classes at UNL and acting in plays at the Lincoln Community Playhouse that he found himself truly bit by the acting bug. In and after college he did lots of local commercials in Nebraska, with familiar companies like Runza, Valentino’s, & Nebraska Furniture Mart. Most of the time there was no pay or pay through Valentino’s gift cards given by the production company.
Preston currently holds credits in over 70 TV shows & films, and dozens of national commercials including GENERAL HOSPITAL, MAGNUM P.I., 911, THE WALKING DEAD, NASHVILLE and MAGYVER. Notably, he appeared in 12 DAYS OF GIVING, a film written and directed by a Nebraskan and filmed in Nebraska. Preston will also appear in the upcoming Hulu series CANDY with Jessica Biel, which premieres on the Salon date – May 9th! NCCers, Mark Your Calendars for Monday, May 9th!
The Hollywood Salon with Preston Hillier
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Monday, April 11th 2022
Hollywood Salon…on Zoom!
Special Guest: DON HALL, Animator
What questions do you have about working for places like Disney? What was it like being at the 2022 Oscars? And importantly…Hawks or Huskers!? Join us to hear his answers on Monday!
“I was always encouraged by both my mom and my dad to pursue this, there was never a conversation trying to dissuade me from following this dream.” With the wind in his sails, he started on his biggest dream: to work for Disney.
NCCers, Mark Your Calendars for this Monday, April 11th!
The Hollywood Salon with Don Hall
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Monday, March 14th 2022
Hollywood Salon…on Zoom!
Special Guests: RANDY J. GOODWIN, Actor ![]() Ever wonder what it would be like to be a triple threat in Hollywood? Then you’ll want to tune in MONDAY to hear from this month’s special guest. BONUS: he is a quadruple threat, excelling no matter which hat he wears as an actor, producer, writer, and director. Plus, our guest is bringing his success back to Nebraska. See how he is sharing his expertise with his hometown – Omaha. See you Monday!
In 2019, he completed his feature film directorial debut, co-writing, producing, and starring in THE JOB, a faith-based drama produced under his Fallen Giant Films banner in LA. Acquired by Sony Pictures’ faith and family streamer, PureFlix, the film was released on June 1st, 2021. He also produced the horror film, THE CALL, written by fellow Creighton Prep alum Patrick Stibbs, which was released in theaters in October of 2020. Yet for Randy, 28 years in Hollywood haven’t just been about fame and fortune. His lifetime goal has been to become successful in Hollywood, learn it, master it, and bring it back to his home state of Nebraska to share it. “I love home, and I want to help young people realize their dreams. I want to give them something I never had…a professional actor who made it “out there”, but [sic] came back. Well, I’m back to help that same 8 year old, like me, who has a big dream to be on the biggest stage in the world. The possibilities are endless…and achievable. I’m living proof.” NCCers, Mark Your Calendars for Monday, March 14th!
The Hollywood Salon with Randy J. Goodwin
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Since our regular Salon day would be Valentine’s Day, and the Sunday before is the Super Bowl, we are moving this month’s Salon to TUESDAY, FEB 15th. Just for this one month only, join us on Zoom a day later than normal for a very special guest. There’s been tons of buzz about Dan’s movie — I can’t wait to see some excerpts and hear all about how he made it smack in the middle of a pandemic. It’s going to be another great one…on Tues the 15th this month…see you there! -Todd
THIS MONTH ONLY — TUESDAY, February 15th, 2022 Hollywood Salon…on Zoom!
Special Guests: DAN MIRVISH, Director | CHRISTOPHER DUKES, Stunt Coordinator
This month only, please join us on TUESDAY, February 15th via Zoom. V-Day inspired us to push the Salon to Tuesday, so be sure to save some love for the NCC!
Dan is the author of the bestselling non-fiction book The Cheerful Subversive’s Guide to Independent Filmmaking from Focal Press/Routledge. The 2nd edition came out last summer and will be coming soon in audio book form. Dan’s film Between Us, starring David Harbour, Julia Stiles, Taye Diggs and Melissa George, played in 23 festivals in 7 countries, and got a 50+ city theatrical release in the US, and sold to 145 countries, plus screening on Netflix, Showtime and Starz.
NCCers, Mark Your Calendars for TUESDAY, Feb 15th!
The Hollywood Salon with Dan Mirvish & Christopher Dukes
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Monday, January 10th 2021
Hollywood Salon…on Zoom!
Special Guest: You and Your Fellow NCCers
![]() 2022 is here! And with it, our annual 3-Minute Salonfest via Zoom. We look forward to seeing your work and ringing in the New Year with you!
You’ll have three minutes to share whatever you’d like. RSVP info and details on how to showcase your work are below. See you Monday, January 10th! SALONFEST: THE THREE MINUTE FILM FESTIVAL, our ever-popular NCC mini-film festival, is being held on Zoom once again. We will show three minutes of anything you want to showcase for your Hollywood Family. There’s a ton of talented folks in the NCC, and many of you have found ways to create some amazing work the past year – once again in the most trying of times. You’ve triumphed, and this is our chance to connect and to see what you’ve been up to! Please send your files and/or links (links preferred!) to howdy@nebraskacoast.com by 12pm PT on Jan. 10th. We’ll be able to properly queue the lineup in advance for your viewing pleasure. What will you see? It’ll be an eclectic and fast-paced evening… Animations. Webisodes. New acting reels. Docs. Kickstarter promos. All kinds of YOUR latest masterpieces. Whatever you want to share with the group — this is your chance to show us what you’ve got. Remember – we’re not bragging, we’re way too Nebraska Nice for that. We’re sharing our wins in artistic format with our extremely supportive Hollywood fam. So share what you’re featuring via your socials (or that you might share, or that you’ll be there to support) and we’ll tag, re-post, and give folks a heads-up on what to get excited to see! First time? Wonderful! Introduce yourself to us via your art. Seasoned regular? Share what you’ve been up to and show the new folks what they could be doing one day. Who knows, you might decide to collaborate! SalonFest is always one of the most fun Salons of the year. The NCC 3-Minute SalonFest 8-10PM PST Monday, January 10th Celebrate with your worldwide NCC Family. Let’s Zoom Party together! |
Sunday, December 12th 2021
Hollywood Salon…In Person!
Special Guest: YOU and New Friends & Old Friends
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After 20 months apart, we are reuniting with one another once again to celebrate the holidays! We’ve missed you so much, especially the hugs and one-on-one chats that usually come with our monthly get-togethers. We pride ourselves on being your Home Sweet Home in Hollywood. So for the first Salon ever, Todd & Marion are opening their home to all of us. Come enjoy the spectacular sunset and park-like wilderness from their newly remodeled mid-century retreat on the mountain above Pasadena. We’re moving the December Salon from the regular Second Monday to Sunday — SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12th — just to make the party more of an afternoon-into-evening cocktail affair.
You never know who might turn up…movie stars, bigwigs, & top talents. More of our Salon Special Guests come to this event than any other, year after year. And partying with your Nebraska Hollywood buddies is an exclusive “A” Ticket. Definitely NOT to be missed, especially now! All your glamorous NCC friends in holiday spirits. Super raffle prizes, special guests, Santa, and much much more — all in person! We all know there’s no place like Nebraska, and there is no party like the NCC Holiday Party. Tickets on sale now! Follow the RSVP link below. Need a bigger price break? Ask about volunteering at the party in exchange for a discount on admission. It’s the holidays with your Home Sweet Home in Hollywood…see you there! Hollywood Salon Holiday Party 3-7PM PST Sunday, December 12th Celebrate with your NCC Family – in person! Remember, the Salons are a great way to network, catch up with old friends and new ones, and have a taste of home in Hollywood.
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Monday, November 8th 2021
Hollywood Salon…on Zoom!
Special Guest: CRAIG ALBRECHT, Executive Producer
Join us on Zoom this Monday, Nov. 8th to hear about his journey to Los Angeles. He has plentiful expertise as an EP on feature length films to share with YOU! CRAIG ALBRECHT is from Nebraska and moved to Hollywood to pursue his dream – making films. As a kid growing up in Clay County, he was always fascinated by the medium, and his ultimate goal was to become an executive producer. When interviewed recently by the Lincoln Journal Star, he shared this advice: “To all the kids in rural Nebraska, if you have a dream, pursue it, because dreams do come true.” NCCers, Mark Your Calendars…!
Hollywood Salon with Craig Albrecht 8-10PM PST Monday, November 8th Celebrate with your worldwide NCC Family. Let’s Zoom Party together!
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Monday, October 11th 2021
Hollywood Salon…on Zoom!
Special Guest: SCOTT TOMASSO, Story Producer – Magnolia Network
Join us on Zoom Monday, Oct. 11th to hear about his journey from Omaha to LA, and how he jumped into producing early in his career which has made him highly sought-after talent on the brand-new Magnolia Network. SCOTT TOMASSO attended high school and college in Nebraska, Scott is currently a Story Producer on Magnolia Network’s FIXER UPPER: WELCOME HOME with Chip and Joanna Gaines, along with the original series FERNEY’S RETRO PLANT SHOP with Joanna Gaines and her sister Mikey, and FIRST TIME FIXER. Prior to this, Scott produced a number of brand name HGTV shows such as HOUSE HUNTERS, HOUSE HUNTERS: RENOVATION, FLIP OR FLOP, BEACHFRONT BARGAIN HUNT RENOVATION, LAKEFRONT BARGAIN HUNT RENOVATION, TINY HOUSE HUNTERS, and HUNTING VINTAGE just to name a few. Over the years he’s worked in a variety of genres and formats for a number of high-profile companies such as: E! Entertainment, Style, TV Guide Channel, NBC, Lionsgate, Syfy and Hasbro. He is a proud member of the Producers Guild of America, and has signed multiple TV shopping agreements for original unscripted TV shows in 2021 alone! NCCers, Mark Your Calendars…!
8-10PM PST Monday, September 13th Celebrate with your worldwide NCC Family. Let’s Zoom Party together!
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Monday, September 13th 2021
Hollywood Salon…on Zoom!
Special Guest: RON HULL, Legendary PBS Programmer & Senior Advisor – NETV
Join us on Zoom this Monday to hear about the inspiring personal and professional tale of this legendary Nebraskan. An adoptee born in South Dakota, his evolution of self-discovery has been mirrored in the U.S. histories he’s been pivotal in cultivating for PBS & beyond.
The Nebraska Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame inductee helped build the statewide NET network, considered one of the best in the PBS family. At the national PBS headquarters, Ron used his expertise to recommend 850 TV shows for revival. His cultured perspective comes from first-hand experiences as a Fulbright Scholar, through which he taught International Television at Cheng Chi University, Taipei, Taiwan. Additional programs he helped create include ANYONE FOR TENNYSON, READING RAINBOW, & THE NCCers, Mark Your Calendars…!
Come meet our guest who will share his lifelong wisdom working with PBS & NETV!
7:30-9:30PM PST Monday, September 13th Celebrate with your worldwide NCC Family. Let’s Zoom Party together! |