Summary
How you can land the coveted role of Development Executive at a streamer, studio or network from an executive who's worked with HBO, Paramount, Hallmark, and more!
PLUS! You'll receive exclusive handouts to help you get ahead in your job search.
Who picks what scripts get produced and become your favorite films and television shows?
This role belongs to the Development Executive.
The best development executives know how to spot a great script or book that can become a successful film or TV show. They nurture relationships with top talent. They shepherd projects from inception through development and into production managing the creative process while keeping the business side on track. It's all about finding and connecting the right people and helping mold a great script and package that companies want to make and audiences want to see.
In this exclusive Stage 32 on-demand webinar, you’ll see exactly what being a development executive is all about and how you can land this creative and often lucrative position through both traditional and non-traditional routes. This webinar will flatten your learning curve and get you closer to stepping onto the development executive ladder.
You’ll cover everything from how to find scripts to giving notes to landing the development jobs themselves.
Your host, Kelly Edwards, is a former HBO executive who teaches a top-tier leadership program for creative executives, and now she’s sharing her fantastic insight on how to be a development executive with you.
Kelly has worked with every major studio and her new book, THE EXECUTIVE CHAIR: A WRITER’S GUIDE TO TV SERIES DEVELOPMENT is a bestseller available in stores and online. She’s also responsible for the success of LIVING SINGLE, GIRLFRIENDS, CLUELESS, MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE, and a host of other television series.
In addition to Kelly’s incredible knowledge, she’s providing you with sample coverage, a list of ways to get your foot in the door, a sample resume, and more.
When you’ve finished your webinar with Kelly, you’ll know what it takes to be a successful development executive and how people in the industry land these coveted positions. Put yourself ahead of the competition in your job hunt by snagging a spot with Kelly today.
PRAISE FOR KELLY'S WORK AND EDUCATION:
"Candid, witty, and extremely knowledgeable, she gets straight to the point which is so helpful for everyone - it’s a masters class on the business and TV in particular." -- Rona Edwards, writer/producer and author of l Liked It, Didn’t Love It (Screenplay Development from the Inside Out)
"One word -- AMAZING! Kelly left our entire group feeling newly inspired not only about their writing but also about living their best selves. We will definitely be having her back!" -- Lynelle W. (TV writer, BLACK LIGHTNING, Z NATION, ARMY WIVES)
"Kelly delivers an essential guide to necessary skills that every writer needs to successfully navigate the entertainment industry. She is a fantastic, knowledgeable presenter who will help you step up your career game." -- Katherine Craft, writer
What You'll Learn
- Where to Find Executive Jobs
- Production Company, Studio, or Network & The Difference Between Them
- Levels within the Departments
- Current vs Development vs Production -- figuring out which one suits you best
- Amazing Positions You Might Not Be Aware Of
- Key Roles and Responsibilities You Should Know
- Landing the job
- How to Write Your Resume To Catch The Eye of Hiring Managers
- Is the Agency Route for You?
- How To Use Executive Search Firms To Attain Your Goal
- Using Social Media To Get On the Radar
- Uncovering Your Transferable Skills
- How to Turn Volunteering Into An Exec Position
- How to Start at the Bottom or Somewhere in the Middle
- Secret Weapons to Help You Nail the Interview
- A Quick Guide to Writing Great Coverage (HANDOUT)
- The 3 Must Haves of Coverage
- What to Look For In A Script
- Your Comments Matter
- How to Deliver Smart Notes
- What to Highlight
- Understanding the Note Under the Note
- The One Note to Never Give
- Presentation is Everything
- Cementing Relationships That Will Last Your Entire Career
- The Art of Networking
- The More Important Art of Following Up
- Q&A with Kelly
Who Should Attend
All levels of directors (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to get you closer to stepping onto the development executive ladder.
All levels of writers (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to get you closer to stepping onto the development executive ladder.
Producers looking to get you closer to stepping onto the development executive ladder.
Actors looking to get you closer to stepping onto the development executive ladder.
Executive
Kelly Edwards is an executive who oversaw all of the emerging artists programs for HBO, HBOMax, and Turner. The award-winning films she produced during that time have screened at major film festivals including Tribeca and SXSW.
Kelly was a key corporate diversity executive at HBO where she designed their emerging artist programs and at Comcast/NBCUniversal for over five years where she oversaw over 20 divisions, launched employee resource groups, and introduced diverse creative talent to NBC, USA, Syfy, Bravo, and Telemundo.
Early in her career, she worked as a creative executive in features at both Disney and Sony under such talents as Garry Marshall and Laura Ziskin. After moving to television, she served as a senior executive at FOX where she developed LIVING SINGLE, CLUELESS, and THE WILD THORNBERRYS. While heading up UPN’s Comedy division as the SVP of Comedy Development she developed GIRLFRIENDS, THE PARKERS, and MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE.
She also produced the movie of the week A CHRISTMAS DETOUR for Hallmark and the one-hour drama series SEX, LOVE, AND SECRETS.
She co-founded the non-profit organization Colour Entertainment, a networking group for diverse creative executives in TV, Film, Digital, as well as assistants, all designed to connect current and future industry executives with one another.
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