This June, Asia Society Philippines and Manila House presents Bright Lights, Big City | Being Filipino and Breaking into the US Entertainment Industry.

The world of film promises fame, glamor, and wealth. It is often referred to as the Dream Factory and Hollywood its capital. Yet the reality behind the business of dreams is brutal and unforgiving, and definitely not for the faint of heart. It welcomes the talented but rewards the hardworking, steely, and determined, and more often than not, success in this industry is the result of timing and sheer luck. How do you conquer the odds stacked against a Filipino-American performer, set designer, composer, or producer even before you've gone to an audition?

Listen to our panel of aspiring and established actors, producers, costume and stage designers speak of their respective journeys in the field of entertainment and film.