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Danny Alexander works in the TV literary department at IAG, working directly with writers such as John Carpenter (Halloween), Derek Kolstad (John Wick) and Mike Le (upcoming Patient Zero with Natalie Dormer and Stanley Tucci). Danny Alexander is an Agent in the Literary department at IAG (formerly APA), one of the largest diversified talent agencies in the industry. IAG’s Television Literary department represents the creative and business interests of award-winning showrunners, writers, directors, and intellectual properties across all media platforms. Following his graduation from Indiana University in 2012 where he majored in Political Science and Economics, Alexander joined IAG’s mailroom in 2013 before working as an assistant and then coordinator in the Television Literary department, prior to his promotion to Agent in 2018. With a primary focus on staffing writer clients on series and helping guide their respective development projects to fruition, Alexander also works across the agency’s Talent, Alternative & Factual Programming, and Physical Production departments in securing intellectual properties, development and acquisition. Full Bio »
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!
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We're back in the Writers' Room for the Executive Hour Webcast with Emmy-Nominated Producer Brad Carpenter. Brad Carpenter is an Emmy nominated producer who for over fifteen years has built a stalwart reputation as one of television’s most sought after and effective producers specializing in post-production. Brad has overseen a slew of massively successful series including HBO behemoths BOARDWALK EMPIRE and SEX AND THE CITY, Showtime’s hit NURSE JACKIE, USA Network’s critically acclaimed THE SINNER, FX’s Emmy-winning FOSSE/VERDON and most recently LITTLE VOICE for Apple TV with executive producers J.J. Abrams and Sara Bareilles. His latest project is JIGSAW for Netflix.
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 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!
Don't miss out on the very first Writers' Room webcast of the year with special guest, Manager Eric Williams (Zero Gravity)! Eric will talk about his journey and wealth of experience, as he generously imparts invaluable advice on the state of the industry, all while eagerly responding to the burning questions and what to expect from Q1 of 2025!
In this Executive Hour we speak with screenwriter Lorien McKenna! Lorien is a former Pixar Story Manager who worked on such features as Oscar-winning UP, Oscar-winning BRAVE, Oscar-winning INSIDE OUT, and THE GOOD DINOSAUR. She also served as a producer for Paramount Animation where she oversaw development for WONDER PARK. Lorien, along with Oscar-nominated writer Meg LeFauve, sold their romantic comedy anthology, THIS THING CALLED LOVE to Hulu with Dan Lin producing; as well as a half hour sitcom, POOG to NBC and WBTV. Lorien also wrote HOW TO SET A FIRE AND WHY, based on the book of the same name by Jesse Ball, for Straight Up Films. Previously, she served as the Co-EP for Hulu's CURIOUS GEORGE series, and has developed projects for Disney Jr., Funko, and Netflix. She is the co-host of the podcast The Screenwriting Life with fellow screenwriter Meg LeFauve. During the webcast, Lorien discusses her unusual career trajectory, working in the "Brain Turst" on Oscar-Winning animated films at Pixar, battling "Imposter Syndrome", tackling adaptations, writing for television vs. features, how hard it is to take notes even as an established writer, and much more!
This is a MUST attend webcast! Don't miss this incredible conversation with the former COO of Image Nation, Stefan Brunner.