Six ambitious young Aussie actors embark on one of the toughest journeys of their lives with a clear challenge in mind - to score a TV role in Hollywood. This original documentary series follows the actors as they compete for roles during the frenzied and chaotic US TV pilot season. The series captures all their excitement, frustrations, struggles, fears and tears as they compete with the world’s best and try to navigate the travails of the entertainment industry in LA.
It is Hollywood's night-of-nights - the Oscars. Penelope and Michael check out the parties. Alycia is in Nth Carolina filming while the rest of the cast have to make big decisions about whether to stay in LA or return home.
Alycia goes to Canada to meet the director of the feature film. Luke realises he needs to refocus. HaiHa gets an audition for a series from the producers of Scrubs. Craig's car is hit by the producer of World's Worst Drivers.
Things are heating up for Alycia and she must make some tough decisions about her career. Craig gets into the LA comedy scene. HaiHa has her first audition. Luke gets angry over a failed audition and things get heated.
Penelope gets a Hollywood agent and is in the running for a major feature film. Michael auditions for a role in Boardwalk Empire, while Craig gets some advice from Tropfest founder and feature film director John Polson.
Alycia scores two major auditions; Luke admits his previous demons may have cost him opportunities during past pilot seasons; Michael, HaiHa & Craig attend a Hollywood awards ceremony, where Craig talks to Meryl Streep.
The excitement, frustrations, fears and tears of six Aussie actors as they compete for roles during the frenzied US TV pilot season in Hollywood. Hollywood is tough and 98% of actors who go there won't fulfil their dreams.
Six ambitious young Aussie actors embark on one of the toughest journeys of their lives with a clear challenge in mind - to score a TV role in Hollywood. This original documentary series follows the actors as they compete for roles during the frenzied and chaotic US TV pilot season. The series captures all their excitement, frustrations, struggles, fears and tears as they compete with the world’s best and try to navigate the travails of the entertainment industry in LA.
Alycia Debnam-Carey , Haiha Le , Luke Pegler
Kirsty McGregor
Matchbox Pictures ,
as Herself
as Herself
