How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood

2023

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Adrian Gilbert, Deniese D.B. Garner, C.M. Conway, and Karla Acosta in How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood (2023)

Ellie (C.M. Conway) is a bottom-feeder actress at the end of her rope in Hollywood, when a life-changing event happens with her gay, Latinx friend Ben (Adrian Gilbert). A surreal twist unfolds with comedic results, blurring the lines of fantasy and reality, as she unwittingly becomes the key to a new take on Tinseltown where failure is the star.

"How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" is the little indie that could. The film made in Sonoma County, the Bay Area and Los Angeles features friends, fantasies and fails. Visit FunnyFailureFilm.com to find it on your favorite platform.

This feel-good movie spills the secrets of Tinseltown and was inspired by bodacious blunders of the local filmmaker.

A cinematic ode to the enduring power of friendship; and the huge, unknown population of bold dreamers trying to make it against all odds. Failure has a societal stigma. The witty and poignant film looks it dead in the eye and laughs.

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"... true, funny and enlightening..." Dan Taylor, Pulitzer-Prize winning Press Democrat.

"Conway brings so much life to the film each moment she is on screen." Noah Abrams, NPR (KRCB).

"... very touched by Conway's characterization of both grit and vulnerability." Eleanor Nichols, Executive Director, Sonoma Film Institute.

"In terms of raw guerilla filmmaking talent, C.M. Conway has few contemporary rivals." Gordon Durich, The Hollywood Times.

A remarkable community grassroots effort made this indie possible and a champion of women, diversity, and gender equity with multi-award winning cinematography by Lisa Stoll. Additionally, authentic representation of the Latinx, gay communities.

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Ajouter une intrigue dans votre langueEllie is a bottom-feeder actress at the end of her rope in Hollywood, when a life-changing event happens with her gay Latinx friend, Ben. A surreal twist unfolds with comedic results, as she... Tout lireEllie is a bottom-feeder actress at the end of her rope in Hollywood, when a life-changing event happens with her gay Latinx friend, Ben. A surreal twist unfolds with comedic results, as she unwittingly becomes the key to a new take on Tinseltown where failure is the star.Ellie is a bottom-feeder actress at the end of her rope in Hollywood, when a life-changing event happens with her gay Latinx friend, Ben. A surreal twist unfolds with comedic results, as she unwittingly becomes the key to a new take on Tinseltown where failure is the star.

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C.M. Conway

Ellie

Adrian Gilbert

Trevor B. Nagle

Karla Acosta

Kiki

Deniese D.B. Garner

Dee Dee

Vilma Vega

Alexandra

Anne Hallinan

Shirley

Janet Lynn Saunders

Fiona

Harris Warren

Harry

Violet Jade Weill

Young Ellie

Amna Vegha

Donna
(as Amna Mehmood)

Rae Lane

Penelope
(as a different name)

Francis Perry

Lorenzo
(as David Francis Perry)

Mario Martinez

Papá

Angeli R. Fitch

Mamá

Jo Ann Andrus

Maggie

Elena Estér

Elena

Jennifer Koman

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New Take on Hollywood

I really enjoyed this film! It's funny, touching, and adds new teeth to the old saw of Hollywood success films. You'll love Ellie and her band of friends as they take on all the challenges of life and trying to make it big in Tinseltown.

I liked seeing all the places that I've visited in Los Angeles, and in and around Hollywood: the famous sign, the beach, the streets that make the area so special.

It was especially heartening to see diversity of people also represented in a positive way in the cast and storyline. We need more films that highlight the issues and challenges of women, gays, and people of color.

Oh, and loved the dance scenes!

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This feature film is led by women in key leadership positions and features a diverse, minority cast and crew inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community.