Call for Silent Films!
"We are keeping our ZJU and NOHO community creatively fun and liquid by holding our first ever ZJU Silent Film Festival. We are currently accepting submissions of silent films that are three minutes or less, something that can easily be created while still being Covid-safe. The soundtracks for accepted films will be composed by ZJU’s very own master musician Kevin Van Cott and when we screen them, Kevin will be performing the music LIVE...
It is our unique, fun and fantastico theatre-community event!" - Jana Wimer (ZJU Silent Film Festival Director & Coordinator) and Zombie Joe More>>
North Hollywood Restaurants Delivery/Takeout List
Support NoHo's unique, locally owned restaurants. Here's our list of North Hollywood restaurants that are delivering or are open for takeout during the Coronavirus shutdown. Wishing you calm days filled with creativity and kindness. Check back as we update this list. More>>
“The Business of Acting" | Thursday, January 28
Due to Covid and stay-at-home orders, most actors are unable to work and have more time on their hands. Here’s an opportunity to commit to doing “inner work” on your acting life. In this seminar, we will discuss the "Business of Acting." This is not just a ‘to-do’ list; it’s a deep look inside yourself to find your power zones. So much of being able to succeed in this business is directly related to your unconscious attitude and behavior. “How you do anything is how you do everything.”  More>>
The Sidewalk Singers! Socially Distanced Singing Telegrams!
The Sidewalk Singers was formed during the Covid-19 pandemic by Serafia and Dan, two North Hollywood-based musicians who lost their means of income and wanted to continue to entertain and give back to the community, all while still maintaining social distance protocols. The goal is to provide a fun, safe and memorable way for people to celebrate their special day during these tough times AND give back to the community. They’ve given more than $5,000 to local organizations. So let’s applaud two NoHo musicians who have taken this pandemic as a creative outlet to bring joy! More>>
“The Nomad Project”
Coeurage Ensemble's “The Nomad Project” debuts with nine individual audio stories by 10 Los Angeles playwrights and screenwriters. These nine different stories are based at specific coordinates around Los Angeles using existing locations as set designs for fully produced aural journeys that audiences can experience in-person, on-the-go, or from the comfort of home. More>>
Live Theater Continues with Whitefire Theatre's Solofest 2021!
Solofest is a festival of one-person shows, or solo theatre, that is a celebration of the solo journey, not a competition. This year, all shows will be streamed.
"Who Is Jeff Rector?" | #Solofest2020 | Sunday, January 24
"Who Is Jeff Rector?" is an insightful look at Jeff's life, Hollywood and his view of the world in general through his unique and often hilarious perspective. " The answer will surprise you. More>>
The MaD JaCKRaTS Zoom Movies
MaD JaCKRaTS family, we miss seeing your faces and hearing your laughs! It has been very hard for The MaD JaCKRaTS to miss our monthly show for so long, after almost six years!! We know this is not an easy time for anyone, so we hope to bring a smile to your face with our new endeavor ...Zoom Movies!!

Shot entirely through Zoom, in 8-14 different locations, but edited like a real movie for your enjoyment. You will NOT be looking at zoom boxes! More>>
L.A. Cultural Exchange playlist

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Can’t Make Film? What’s Been Great on Our Small Screens in 2020 
I’ve watched a lot of TV.  A pretty high proportion of this has been news based. But of course, there has been an enormous amount of entertainment binging and not just cake shows. So here is my list of favorite TV and film in 2020, in no particular order of excellence. More>>
How long does it ACTUALLY take to cook Jamie's 15 Minute Meals?│Vegan Chicken Fajitas│IJTP
Whenever I see Jamie Oliver’s 15/30 minute meals, I always think there’s no way that’s possible in that time. More>>
Meet Face Cocoon. They’ve created unique, locally made, and easy to wear face masks to keep us safe… and not boring. Thanks for helping to #KeepNoHoArtsy…and fashionably safe. USE CODE: NOHO20 for 20% off!>> More>>
Online Acting Class Guide
When we get dealt a heavy hand like COVID19, we find a creative solution - that's the NoHo way. For our acting classes it's no different. Our acting classes have gone online for the time being and we've created a list for our readers. Remember, they may cancel our in-person acting classes but they will not take our acting classes away. More>>
"The way to get great headshots is with a great photographer.”
NoHo is a neighborhood filled with actors, after all we have 20+ theaters in one square mile! What do most actors need? Headshots. But finding a good headshot photographer can be a daunting task. Meet Rafael Larin from Headshots by The Light Committee – a photography studio that provides corporate, model and actor headshots. He’s given us some tips to help make the process a bit easier and manageable.  More>>