The Executive Hour with John Graham (Ben Affleck's AIR)
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We’re back in the Writers’ Room for the Executive Hour with special guest Producer and Film Executive at Studio 8, John Graham (AIR, HYPONOTIC). Prepare to delve into John'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!
What You'll Learn
John Graham is a Producer and Film Executive at Studio 8 where he serves as on their film creative team. His recent credits include, AIR with Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, along with Hypnotic also starring Ben Affleck.
Previously, he served as the VP of Production at Paramount where he oversaw such films as 10 Cloverfield Lane — which has grossed over $100M worldwide and the upcoming Bad Robot-produced God Particle, directed by Julius Onah and starring Elizabeth Debicki, Ziyi Zhang and David Oyelowo.
Graham first joined Paramount as part of their micro-budget division, Insurge. Prior to his studio stint, he was director of development at Sony Screen Gems working on titles such as Think Like A Man, Easy A and Legion.
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Morgan Aitken Brill, insider look into a studio producer's job. Very eye opening. Facing my own foray into producing, this chat/webinar offered some surprising and informative views from both sides of the bargaining table. Thanks for this, Stage 32!
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