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We're back in the Writers' Room for the Executive Hour Webcast with Special Guest Matt Ember - the Screenwriter behind GET SMART, FAILURE TO LAUNCH, and WAR WITH GRANDPA! Matt is a Screenwriter and Producer who has worked on over 20 feature films and television shows including "THE CONNERS" on ABC, THE WAR WITH GRANDPA with Robert Deniro, GET SMART with Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway, FAILURE TO LAUNCH with Matthew McConaughey and Sarah Jessica Parker and many more. This was an amazing conversation with Matt bringing his knowledge exclusively to the Writers' Room! Full Bio »
We're back in the Writers' Room for the Executive Hour Webcast with Special Guest Matt Ember - the Screenwriter behind GET SMART, FAILURE TO LAUNCH, and WAR WITH GRANDPA!
Matt is a Screenwriter and Producer who has worked on over 20 feature films and television shows including "THE CONNERS" on ABC, THE WAR WITH GRANDPA with Robert Deniro, GET SMART with Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway, FAILURE TO LAUNCH with Matthew McConaughey and Sarah Jessica Parker and many more.
This was an amazing conversation with Matt bringing his knowledge exclusively to the Writers' Room!
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"Thank you, Matt, Jason, and Kay for a truly educational and interesting session. I really enjoyed it." -John
"Matt was a sweet guy. grateful for his time and to you all for making it happen" -Frank I.
We're back in the Writers' Room for the Executive Hour Webcast with Vice President of Production for Ian Bryce, Will McCance! Will is currently Vice President of Production for Ian Bryce, producer of blockbusters like SAVING PRIVATE RYAN, ALMOST FAMOUS, the TRANSFORMERS franchise, and most recently Michael Bay's SIX UNDERGROUND for Netflix. At Ian Bryce Productions, Will oversees the company's entire development slate. Will entered the entertainment industry as an Agent Trainee at United Talent Agency, supporting UTA in the Motion Picture Lit group, as well as in the Motion Picture Talent department. After UTA, he moved into development at Original Film's TV department, working on hit shows such as THE BOYS (Amazon) and PREACHER (AMC), as well as on SWAT (CBS) and HAPPY! (Syfy).Will has produced films such as the upcoming LOLA JAMES, starring Nicola Peltz and Oscar-Nominee Virginia Madsen, BERNARD AND HUEY, starring Jim Rash, David Koechner, and Mae Whitman, as well as Belarus's 2018 Oscar selection for Best Foreign Film, CRYSTAL SWAN, along with Vice.This was a great conversation with Will!
Watch another terrific Executive Hour webcast with our special guest, Producer & Manager Brendan Kenny! Our live audience members were able to ask career-oriented questions to Brendan as he shared his experience over a decade in the industry, working on the development of dozens of films and TV series, and the productions of the films WILD, HOT PURSUIT, and the Emmy-winning HBO show BIG LITTLE LIES, and talk about the industry marketplace and development in 2026! Brendan collaborates with leading studios and networks such as FOX, MGM, HBO, and Amazon. He has projects currently set up with FIFTH SEASON (Formerly Endeavor Content), MADE UP STORIES, JOHN WELLS PRODUCTIONS, CLUBHOUSE PICTURES, WISE ENTERTAINMENT, FLOWER FILMS, and H2L MEDIA. Brendan requested six scripts from his last pitch session, showing how much he loves working with undiscovered writers and tapping them into his expansive network! Join us for educational fun right here on Stage 32!
We’re back in the Writers’ Room for the Executive Hour with special guest Danny Alexander, TV Literary Agent at Independent Artist Group. Prepare to delve into Danny'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!
Join the Stage 32 team in welcoming Producer Regina Lee to The Executive Hour Webcast, where our LIVE audience of Writers' Room members learn from a former Universal Studios executive turned producer. For over two decades, Regina has worked in film and television and is a seasoned film Feature Film and TV producer, beginning her career at UNIVERAL PICTURES, where she was the primary executive in charge of AMERICAN WEDDING and CURIOUS GEORGE. Some of Regina's other accomplishments include being a production executive of FOX releases X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE and DECEPTION, a studio executive in charge of movies such as THE GOOD SHEPHERD (Matt Damon, Angelina Jolie, Robert DeNiro), THE FAST & THE FURIOUS 3, BRIDGET JONES 2, THE CAT IN THE HAT, SEABISCUIT, and RED DRAGON, and an Executive Producer on an animated comedy pilot at FOX, a drama pilot at BET created by the showrunner of QUEEN SUGAR, and multiple TV pilots with 20TH CENTURY FOX TV. She also produced two TV movie thrillers that aired on LIFETIME! Regina will share her vast wealth of industry knowledge with us! Join in the best education around with Stage 32!
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 for the Executive Hour with special guest Osgood Perkins (LONGLEGS, upcoming feature film THE MONKEY). Prepare to delve into Osgood'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 filmmaker in the industry!