Here in the Gifted Underachiever Clubhouse we were inspired and uplifted by a conversation with our very special guest, gifted achiever Isaac Hirotsu Woofter.
An award winning actor and filmmaker, Isaac’s work has been selected in dozens of Festivals, received countless nominations, and won 11 awards. Best Film (x3), Best Ensemble (x2), Best Actress (x2), Best Screenplay (x2), Best Director, Audience Choice. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
Prepare to be blown away by the insights and inspirations Isaac sprinkles through our conversation about the creative life—including doing hard things, making the private public, exploring the hidden in yourself, finding your new take on familiar stories, and rising up with your “horizontal hive.”
We gained so much from our time with this gifted, generous soul. Have a listen, gain a whole bunch of practical insight, and walk away inspired.
More about Isaac Hirotsu Woofter:
Isaac wrote the screenplay for Steven Seagal’s action movie, THE BUSHIDO BUTCHER, for Shadow Box Pictures and Aldamisa Entertainment. His crime drama/thriller BOUND released May 16th. It’s on 14 platforms and available for DVD. www.boundthemovie.com
As a director, Isaac’s written, produced, and directed book trailers for multiple New York Times Best Selling Authors.
As an actor, Isaac’s played numerous lead and title roles, including in the Tony award-winning Broadway show WAR HORSE. In 2008, he was nominated alongside Patrick Stewart, for Best Supporting Actor in a Shakespeare Play. Other favorite roles included: Vladimir - Waiting for Godot, Scapin - Scapin, Roberto Zucco - Roberto Zucco, Dentist - Little Shop of Horrors, Thomas Mendip - The Lady’s Not for Burning, Willi Kasda - Night Games.
Isaac received his BA from UCDavis, his MFA from Columbia University, and studies at the Jacob Krueger Studio.
For Further Exploration:
PARALYSIS PRODUCTIONS WEBSITE: https://paralysisproductions.com/
BOUND WEBSITE: www.boundthemovie.com
BOUND OFFICIAL TRAILER:
BOUND 30 SECOND COMMERCIAL SPOT:
BOUND AMAZON PRIME LINK: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0F63MZBXL/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r
BOUND APPLE LINK: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/bound/umc.cmc.14kr7f3k1hvca4ur9m23l6wcs
Socials:
BOUND IG HANDLE: @boundthemovie
BOUND FACEBOOK: @boundthemovie
ISAAC IG HANDLE: @isaacwoofter
ISAAC FACEBOOK: @isaachirotsuwoofter
ISAAC LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaac-hirotsu-woofter-3a5451160/
Additional links from our conversation:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kristin_Linklater
https://www.thekickstarterguy.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Carlson
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