If you audition for the role of miserable, don’t be shocked when you get the part

On complaining about getting cast in the role you auditioned for

18 hrs ago • Jesse Chapman

September 2026

CUT TO: Hollywood is officially live

My reflections on the course and community for early-career film and TV pros that we just launched.

Sep 23 • Jesse Chapman

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July 2026

How I fixed the problem of thoughtless wedding ceremonies by officiating from scratch

Sometimes you have to blow it up to know what matters

Jul 23 • Jesse Chapman

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June 2026

Disclosure Day was lazy

On how attention fragmentation is killing storytelling

Jun 21 • Jesse Chapman

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A review of Ariana Grande

On her Eternal Sunshine Tour

Jun 18 • Jesse Chapman

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The third Mona Lisa

On the point of art

Jun 13 • Jesse Chapman

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May 2026

Ask me to introduce you to someone

I'm working on a new social project and would love your help

May 13 • Jesse Chapman

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Nonessential characters

Not everyone has to be cast in a leading role in your life.

May 4 • Jesse Chapman

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April 2026

The vision is the path

I remember the exact moment when my vision became clear.

Apr 29 • Jesse Chapman

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Now That’s What I Call Relatable™

On the fear of sometimes being too honest.

Apr 19 • Jesse Chapman

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The lonely extrovert

On flying away to a foreign city and wondering if that was the right move

Apr 12 • Jesse Chapman

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On sending voice memos to your friends as a form of therapy

If you are struggling with something but aren’t

Apr 9 • Jesse Chapman

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