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Jason Mirch is a Producer with Lani Pixels and his own Destructo Productions as well as a screenwriter. He was previously involved in the development of studio features, including The Help, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Contagion, and more. 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 »
Jason got his start with Evolution Entertainment, moved into Studio Development, and now independently producers and writes. We discuss what makes a project marketable, how to push your career forward industry trends, & more, plus a live Q&A!
Stage 32's Amanda Toney leads a 1 hour conversation with Jason Mirch, Producer with Lani Pixels and Destructo Productions, discussing what makes a project marketable, how to push your career forward, industry trends, and much more before taking live questions from the Writers' Room members.
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We’re back in the Writers’ Room for the Executive Hour with special guest Benjamin Tappan (Walden Media). Prepare to delve into Benjamin’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 Netflix Script Analyst Michael Schulman! Michael Schulman is a Feature Story Analyst for Netflix as part of its Independent Original Film Division, and his job revolves around evaluating feature screenplay submissions and deciding which ones to pass up to the executives to consider. Prior to his role at Netflix, Michael spent nearly a decade in the story department at CAA where he found projects for CAA clients. Over his storied career, Michael also served as an agent at ICM’s Motion Picture Literary Department and held numerous studio creative executive positions at Orion, TriStar, and Disney where he worked to develop film and television projects with some of the top talent in the industry. Michael is very familiar with what it takes for a script to find its way to decisionmakers since this has been a key feature of his job for over a decade. This was a great conversation with Michael!