Listen "Dara Woo on The Age of AI, SAG-AFTRA Aftermath & Digital Labor Ethics"
Episode Synopsis
Exclusive with Actress Dara Woo | The Stream PantherIn this eye-opening episode, The Stream Panther sits down with rising actress Dara Woo, who began her career amid the chaos of 2020. Dara offers an honest and deeply empathetic look at Hollywood’s transformation post-COVID, the impact of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, and the uncertain rise of AI in entertainment.From her thoughts on digital labor ethics to how emerging creatives can survive and thrive in a volatile industry, Dara's insights reflect the real struggles and evolving dreams of today’s generation of performers.🔍 Key Topics Covered:Starting a film career during a pandemicThe real numbers: 85% industry unemploymentHow strikes & streaming reshaped the gameAI: threat or tool for creators?Vision for the future of film by 2035Empathy, resilience, and hope for fellow artists🎧 Tune in to hear how Dara Woo is challenging narratives and carving a path in a redefined Hollywood.Time Stamps00:00 Coming Up01:44 Life of Dara Woo 02:35 The Broadway Debut 0:30 Broadway Audition Process 04:49 Tech Expert to Acting Transition 07:33 Parents of Dara Woo09:57 Self Tape Vs In Person Audition13:20 Viral Auditions on Social Media Leads to Roles ?17:19 Starring in Action Movie/Series 19:21 Powerful Acting Lesson Dara Learnt 20:48 AI in Hollywood 25:38 SAG AFTRA STRIKE Aftermath 27:17 Ai and Future of Actors28:40 This or That33:57 Digital likeness and AI-generated performances
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