The Exec Hour with Spencer Robinson
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The Stage 32 Writers' Room Exec Hour welcomed Spencer Robinson, Literary and Talent Manager at Art/Work Entertainment. Over more than a decade, Spencer has staffed writers on most major streamers and networks, sold clients' original projects to Amazon, Netflix, and Amblin, and represents writers whose credits include the Academy Award-nominated ARRIVAL. He has also signed screenwriters he met on Stage 32, now packaging with talent and financing. Spencer joined the Exec Hour to talk with writers about what's selling right now, what he looks for before signing a writer, and how to go from unsigned to packaged, and he answered writers' questions live.
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