Highlighting Film Director, Johnny Baca
Hey Johnny, thank you for coming to AO Network to share your work. Please tell our audience who you are and what you do in the entertainment industry? Hello AO Network! My name is Johnny Baca and I am a Director, Writer and Producer out of Los Angeles, CA. What is it like being on a set? Run it down on what an average day on a set may look like for you? I love being on set. I can be on set 24/7/365. It’s my church. On an average day, you’re looking at 12–14-hour days. You arrive early and stay late. As the Director, I like to arrive before anybody else to set the tone for the day, positive energy always. I stay out of my crew’s way while they set up shots. It’s always best to lead with trust in your team. Let them do their job. While that’s happening, I’m usually with my actors rehearsing. I preach shooting your rehearsals with your iPhone/Android. You can block it out and really be prepared by the time the crew is ready for you on set. That way, the day goes faster and actors, crew and I are prepared to hammer these takes out. I always have a Dr Pepper in my hand and Welch’s fruit snacks by my side. A MUST to get through the day. How has this strike hindered your work in the industry and have you seen anything like this before? The strike is so imperative for our industry and a much-needed stance to move forward into the future. I stand by the strike 100%. Yes, it has affected work and slowed down what’s available but stand by your writers, stand by your actors and be ready for when the proper deal is struck. It’s go time when that happens. what is your most prized memory making films thus far and how has that helped you in your career? My first short I ever made watching and listening to my words being acted out. I choked up, am not even gonna lie. It hit me right in the feels and was overcome with emotion. There’s just nothing like making a movie you created from a blank page to the screen. I know it’ll happen to me again when I make my first feature and I welcome that beautiful feeling. I love what I do. Are there any new projects in the pipeline and if so, can you tell us a little about them? YES! I have 2 new projects this year. One is a western short film about Billy the Kid entitled “Gun-Smoke & Mirrors” currently in the submission process for the festival circuit. Two is a TV Pilot entitled “WordLotto” a fun, ridiculous comedy currently in post-production. These two projects were the first time I have been hired to Direct somebody else’s writing. Learned so much and loved every minute of the process. Where can supporters support your work online and find your social media? You can find me on Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@johnnybaca1 & Instagram https://www.instagram.com/johnnybaca1/ Previous Next https://aonetwork.tv/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/GSM-TRAILER.mov TRENDING All Posts Music Video Trending Gucci Mane Shakes Music Industry with new “TakeDat” video Targeting Sean “Diddy” Combs April 26, 2024/Read More Watch the official video from the CUZZOS “POP OUT” April 23, 2024/Read More Tori Kelly Drops New Video: ‘Thing U Do’ April 22, 2024/Read More Tinashe Drops Fiery New Video “Nasty” and Teases Upcoming Album April 19, 2024/Read More Mozzy Drops “Jaded” ft. Eric Bellinger: Official Video April 17, 2024/Read More Tink Releases Empowering Single “Charged Up” April 15, 2024/Read More Moneybagg Yo Drops Steamy New Video ‘Bussin’ ft. Rob49: April 12, 2024/Read More GloRilla & Megan Thee Stallion Turn Up In ‘Wanna Be’ Video April 9, 2024/Read More Load More End of Content. LATEST NEWS All Posts Latest News Interview Featured The F.I.T. Me: Elevating Fitness and Community in Downtown Stockton April 29, 2024/Read More Gucci Mane Shakes Music Industry with new “TakeDat” video Targeting Sean “Diddy” Combs April 26, 2024/Read More Biden Signs Bill Paving Way for TikTok Ban: What’s Next? April 25, 2024/Read More Jennifer Lopez Faces Off Against Simu Liu’s AI Villain in New ‘Atlas’ Trailer April 24, 2024/Read More The Able Show Co-hosted by Former NBA Player Olden Polynice April 23, 2024/Read More Watch the official video from the CUZZOS “POP OUT” April 23, 2024/Read More Tori Kelly Drops New Video: ‘Thing U Do’ April 22, 2024/Read More Tinashe Drops Fiery New Video “Nasty” and Teases Upcoming Album April 19, 2024/Read More Load More End of Content. Join Our VIP List Subscribe To AO Don’t miss out on all the exciting news and updates, subscribe now!