The Golden Trailer Awards Special with Monica Brady and Evelyn Brady-Watters

In this special episode, we unveil the story behind the Golden Trailer Awards, and Monica Brady and Evelyn Brady-Watters’ journey from starting this industry staple to the ups and downs that have been traversed in recent years. Monica and Evy share their unique backgrounds in film and commercial production and the inception of the Golden Trailer Awards. This conversation also covers their challenges during the pandemic, standout trailers and campaigns, and advice for emerging talent. Additionally, we explore personal stories of professional growth in the film industry, the announcement of an exciting new documentary, and the importance of community and genuine dialogue.   Sisters, Monica Brady and Evelyn Watters are trailblazers and visionaries in the entertainment and consumer technology industries. Together, they co-founded the Golden Trailer Awards (GTA) and the VUniverse application. GTA attracts thousands of submissions worldwide, spanning 111 categories. The show is now a favored and highly attended event, coined as the “Oscars for the short attention span” by the Wall Street Journal. They are proud to have bolstered the careers of numerous trailer artists, helping catapult them to huge success after winning a Golden Trailer Award.    01:19 Meet Monica and Evelyn Brady 01:35 The William the Conqueror Connection 02:45 Family History and Storytelling 06:01 Growing Up and Sibling Bond 09:44 Monica's Educational Journey 18:50 Evy's Career in Commercial Production 25:55 The Birth of the Golden Trailer Awards 37:49 Memories of the Golden Trailer Awards 38:16 Early Industry Insights and Networking 40:11 Hosting and Memorable Moments 40:51 Impact of the Pandemic 42:25 Resilience and Adaptation 44:28 Celebrating Creativity and Community 51:59 Advice for Aspiring Creatives 58:45 Favorite Campaigns and Trailers 01:08:20 Excitement for the Upcoming Show   Be sure to check out our wonderful sponsors: Defacto Sound - www.defactosound.com/ Carrma - www.carrma.com/ Brent Allen Hagel - www.brentallenhagel.com/   And of course, here's where you can find info on the Golden Trailer Awards: https://goldentrailer.com/   Please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps. Here's the link: https://apple.co/3QYy80e. Just scroll down a bit and the option to review is tucked in the middle of the episode list.   You can find Corey on all the socials @coreysnathan such as www.linkedin.com/in/coreysnathan.