Meet Adam Chamish | Producer

We had the good fortune of connecting with Adam Chamish and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Adam, let’s talk legacy – what do you want yours to be?
While I am at the very, very, VERY early stages of my career in this industry, I certainly remain aware of how people perceive me and how people will remember me. Working in film is a collaborative task. You can’t accomplish much if you approach filmmaking alone. And certainly, as a Producer, I enjoy the aspect of working as a collective team to bring a story to life. So whether it be the director, lead actor/actress, background actor/actress, or a production assistant, I am sure to treat every person the same…and that starts with respect. I want every person on a production team to feel as though they are special, talented, and deserving to be there. Treating people with kindness and respect, that is how I would want to be remembered above anything else.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?

Starting around the time I was 11 years old, I wanted to be a filmmaker. I wanted to create. I wanted to share the visions I saw in my head. I wanted to show something to someone and see them smile. My inspirations growing up were Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese. Sure, that doesn’t separate me from most people, as those 2 are probably credited by most as why they wanted to make movies. But what I always loved and admired about their films is the entertainment value. You know that when you are sitting down to watch a Spielberg or Scorsese picture, you are in for a fun 2 (sometimes 3) hours. So with the few short films I have made, I have not tried to lecture my audience or make any kind of political/social statement. I just want people to have a fun experience.

In recent years, I have shifted to Producing, putting more of the creative control into the hands of others. I graduated from film school, receiving my MFA in Producing only 1.5 years ago. I am at the beginning stages of this career, so challenges are destined to come. It would be foolish of me to not state the fact that Hollywood shut down due to the WGA and SAG strikes, only a few months after I graduated, as my biggest challenge. The town is open again, but jobs are more competitive than ever. I have learned that keeping your head up even during stressful times such as these are important, not just in this career, but in any aspect of life. Hopefully more opportunities arise, and I have the chance to work with creative storytellers who remind me of myself when I wanted to direct, which is to entertain first and foremost.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
First you have to hit the scenic spots of Los Angeles. So I am starting the trip with a hike at Griffith Park. You’re not in Los Angeles until you see that “Hollywood” sign. On the theme of Hollywood, you definitely need to go see a movie at a historic theatre (either TLC Chinese theatre, Regency Village Theatre, or New Beverly Cinema). Dinner at The Dresden, as some classic movies and shows have been shot there. Since they are here for a week, I’m sure we could find a worthwhile performance going down at the Hollywood Bowl. Not to mention, Universal Studios is right here so we could dedicate an entire day to exploring that amusement park/waiting in line for rides.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I could be here quite literally till the end of time explaining just how significant and appreciated the love & support my family and friends have shown means to me. First, the greatest stroke of luck I’ve had in life was being born to the right parents. My mother and father have made it abundantly clear to me that all they wish for me in life is to be happy (and healthy, of course). Pursuing a career in entertainment is quite the risk, and not truly the stable kind of career most parents would probably wish for their kids to have. But my parents know what this means to me, and they have made it known they will have my back unequivocally, just as they have since the day I was born. My grandparents were the greatest blessing I’ve had in my life. All four were not just grandparents to me, they were friends. They too only wanted the best for me, and supported me way back to when I first started making home-movies with our camcorder in the early 2000s. My best friend, Jake, has been the greatest gift in my life. He pushes me when I need it, and I don’t take umbrage with him because there isn’t a person who understands me better. He knows my strengths and passions, but is also quite familiar with my weaknesses and fears. It was Jake who expressed to me time and again how I should move from New Jersey to Los Angeles to pursue my dream of working in Hollywood, knowing full well that the biggest thing holding me back was my comfort of being near home (plus an overwhelming fear of failure). With that kind of love and support from family and friends, what is there to be afraid of?

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