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She Wrote It, Directed It, and Almost Lost Everything Before It Hit 700 Theaters | Stephanie Garvin She wrote it, directed it, and almost didn't film her own scene after police were called on set. Stephanie Garvin actress, director, and CEO of Hollywood Expansion Corporation joins Keith Reza to break down how she got Holiday Twist into 700+ theaters despite COVID shutdowns, the Hollywood strikes, and Disney stealing half their screens on opening weekend. Plus, her upcoming film Ethan Almighty, the true story of a rescue dog that changed U.S. law, starring Kelsey Grammer and Sean Patrick Flanery. Subscribe, rate, review, and tell a friend. GUEST INFO Stephanie Garvin Actress, Writer, Director, Producer. Founder & CEO of Hollywood Expansion Corporation. Wrote and directed Holiday Twist (2023) starring Sean Astin, Neal McDonough, and Kelly Stables released in 700+ AMC and Regal theaters. Currently producing Ethan Almighty, inspired by the true story of a rescue dog whose survival sparked real anti-cruelty legislation (Ethan's Law). Also Executive Producer on Maserati: The Brothers featuring Anthony Hopkins, Al Pacino, and Andy Garcia. Instagram: @stephaniegarvin1… https://www.instagram.com/stephaniegarvin1/ HEC Instagram: @hollywoodexpansioncorporation … https://www.instagram.com/hollywoodexpansioncorporation/ Website: hollywoodexpansioncorporation.com …http://hollywoodexpansioncorporation.com/ Watch Holiday Twist: Amazon Prime | Apple TV | Fandango At Home CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro & Welcome 01:34 Meet Stephanie Garvin 02:10 Arizona Timezone Confusion 05:50 Both Are Cancers — Astrology Talk 08:15 Psychics vs. Eye Doctors Story 11:10 What Is Hollywood Expansion Corporation? 16:30 Making Holiday Twist 19:45 Police Called On Set — The Art Director Story 24:50 Directing Yourself As An Actor 28:00 700 Theaters, AMC, Regal — Then Disney Showed Up 33:00 The Actors & Writers Strike Impact 36:10 Ethan Almighty — The Dog That Changed The Law 40:20 What Projects Does HEC Say Yes To? 43:00 The Mob Doctor Days 46:00 Rapid Fire Questions 49:10 Overcoming Bullying & Changing Her Name 50:17 Where To Find Stephanie & Goodbye CALL TO ACTION Subscribe to Reza Rifts on YouTube. Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Share this episode with someone who loves film or true stories. Follow Stephanie: @stephaniegarvin1 on Instagram. Learn more about HEC: hollywoodexpansioncorporation.com … http://hollywoodexpansioncorporation.com/ HOST LINKS Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61 Follow Keith on all social media platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG:https://www.instagram.com/keithreza ALT IG:https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza X:https://www.twitter.com/keithreza TT:https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/ Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter! #StephanieGarvin #HolidayTwist #EthanAlmighty #HollywoodExpansionCorporation
