Looking to break into or just starting out in Hollywood? Get inspired and learn from the best with Twilla Amin's podcast Copy That! This episode features Crystal Simms, an experienced Hollywood producer who shares her insider tips on what it takes to work in Post Production on major docu-series and survive in this industry. Tune into this inspiring episode filled with advice, stories, and of course drinks to get you one step closer to your dream career! With a career spanning nearly 15 years between producing television and branded content, Crystal's experience has taken her from chasing a large animal farm veterinarian across Central Michigan to working with the iconic Steve Harvey on multiple projects. After graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, she started her career as a post PA for a boutique production company and has since produced and post produced shows for CBS, National Geographic, BET, and others. She currently spends her time producing branded content as well as working on various docu-series.

On this month's episode, we are talking with production extraordinaire turned writer, Amanda Mortlock. If you are curious about what it takes to work in film, television, and commercial production or how to make the transition to the writers' room, this is for you! Amanda Mortlock is a writer and producer based in Los Angeles. She is currently working as a writer on CBS/20th’s TRACKER starring Justin Hartley which is set to premiere in February 2024, and previously served as the writers’ assistant on season two of SACRIFICE on BET+ where she co-wrote an episode. Amanda also recently produced Leah McKendrick’s SCRAMBLED alongside Gillian Bohrer, Jonathan Levine, and Brett Haley, which premiered at SXSW. Originally from Singapore, Amanda moved to the U.S. to attend USC’s Business of Cinematic Arts program. After graduating, she worked at Radical Studios, moving up to Director of Development, where she managed a slate of projects that included Joseph Kosinski’s OBLIVION starring Tom Cruise and HERCULES starring Dwayne Johnson. Amanda left to pursue physical production and produced cult horror films such as SOME KIND OF HATE, BONE TOMAHAWK, BEYOND THE GATES and Blumhouse’s HOLIDAYS. As a line producer and UPM, she has also worked on series for Hulu, Netflix, Nickelodeon, and YouTube Originals, including Michelle Obama’s WAFFLES + MOCHI and TAB TIME starring Tabitha Brown.

Join Twilla Amin as she chats with Monet Bullock, who has a thriving career as a producer living outside of Los Angeles. Born and raised in Prince George's County Maryland. Bachelors in Television and Film Production from Towson University. Credits include Family Reunion and The Neighborhood (Associate Producer) BET Awards (Associate Producer) Billboard Awards (PA) National Christmas Tree Lighting and The Grammys (Production Manager)