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Justine Wentzell is the former lead of the acquisitions and co-productions team at MarVista (A Deadly Adoption, Bitch, Most Likely to Die) Amanda Toney is the Managing Director of Stage 32, the world’s largest platform for connecting and educating film creatives and is also a working actor, producer and screenwriter. Full Bio »
Justine Wentzell, former lead of MarVista's Acquisitions & Co-Productions team, will discuss the current feature market, including alternative avenues like TV movies, plus a live Q&A!
Stage 32's Amanda Toney leads a 1 hour conversation with Justine Wentzell, former lead of MarVista's Acquisitions & Co-Productions team, discussing writing voice, cultural representation in writing, the new TV movie landscape, and much more before taking live questions from the Writers' Room members.
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During this Executive Hour, Jake Wagner of Good Fear Management discusses what it takes to sell as script today.
We're back in the Writers' Room at 4pm (Pacific) for the Executive Hour Webcast with Paramount+ Creative Executive Aaron Kerman. Aaron is a Development Executive in the Originals Content Development division of the recently launched Paramount+. He has worked on series including THE GOOD FIGHT, THE TWILIGHT ZONE, STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, GUILTY PARTY, and WHY WOMEN KILL, among many others. Aaron has been at CBS Studios for the last three years. Prior to this, he was at WME for two years, working directly with the heads of TV and Talent. His is a graduate of the USC School of Cinematic Arts.
We’re back in the Writers’ Room for the Executive Hour with special guest Colleen Labella (Shoot to Midnight). Prepare to delve into Colleen's captivating journey and wealth of experience, as he generously imparts invaluable advice, all while eagerly responding to the burning questions YOU bring to the table. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to gain insights and inspiration from a seasoned professional in the industry!
We're back in the Writers' Room for The Executive Hour Webcast with Vice President of Film and TV at Artists for Artists, Mike Blutstein. Mike Blutstein is the Vice President of Film and Television at Kenan Thompson’s production company, Artists for Artists. He is responsible for developing feature films, series and podcasts in both the scripted and unscripted space for global audiences, working closely with artists and partners of the company, while pursuing new business. Before that, Mike served as the Vice President Film and Television for the heavy hitting John Goldwyn Productions. Under the prolific producer, John Goldwyn, the company has been responsible for successes such as "DEXTER", THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY, BABY MAMA and HOT ROD. Mike’s position and taste have afforded him an expansive network including Hollywood’s top agents, writers, directors and studios. Some series Mike oversaw during his time at John Goldwyn Productions included Lionsgate’s "MANHUNT", Hulu’s "DOPESICK," Peacock’s MACGRUBER and Charter’s Manhunt: Deadly Games.
We're back in the Writers' Room for the Executive Hour Webcast with Steve Desmond! Steve Desmond is one of the screenwriters of the upcoming feature film, "A Knock at the Cabin," which comes to theaters this February from Universal Studios and director M. Night Shyamalan. He has a second feature film currently in production at Paramount, which will be released in theaters in 2024. His screenplays have been voted onto the prestigious industry Black List four times, including "The Saturday Night Ghost Club," which he is attached to direct with Brad Fuller ("A Quiet Place") producing. He sold his sci-fi adventure screenplay, "Harry’s All-Night Hamburgers," to Warner Bros in a bidding war, with Oscar-nominated producer Andrew Lazar attached. His short film, "Monsters," which he wrote and directed, has amassed over two million views online and screened in over 100 film festivals worldwide, winning 45 awards. Steve is represented by APA, Entertainment 360, and Ziffren-Brittenham LLP.
We’re back in the Writers’ Room for the Executive Hour with special guest Brodrick Haygood. Prepare to delve into Brodrick’s captivating journey and wealth of experience, as he generously imparts invaluable advice, all while eagerly responding to the burning questions YOU bring to the table. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to gain insights and inspiration from a seasoned professional in the industry!