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Gaye Hirsch previously served as EVP of Scripted Development and Alternative Programming for The CW Television Network, overseeing and developing series such as ALL AMERICAN, WALKER, SUPERMAN & LOIS, THE FLASH, ARROW, JANE THE VIRGIN, CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND, LEGACIES, RIVERDALE, and GOSSIP GIRL. Ms. Hirsch worked as VP of Production of HBO Pictures and oversaw the development and production of various Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated films, including GIA and INTRODUCING DOROTHY DANDRIDGE. Gaye also worked in development at Robert Lawrence Productions. Gaye started her career in the film business at WALT DISNEY/TOUCHSTONE PICTURES. Hired as a Creative Executive, she rose to Vice President of Production for Touchstone Pictures, where she worked on the development and production of feature films. Full Bio »
Gaye introduced herself and shared her career and experiences with the Stage 32 community while answering questions from the attendees in a supportive and interactive environment designed to promote growth and creative integrity. This is education you can only get at Stage 32!
Gaye introduced herself and shared her career and experiences with the Stage 32 community while answering questions from the attendees in a supportive and interactive environment designed to promote growth and creative integrity. This is education you can only get at Stage 32!
The Executive Hour
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We’re back in the Writers’ Room for the Executive Hour with special guest Josh Mandel. Prepare to delve into Josh Mandel’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 with our special guests Alex Heineman & Fred Berger, Producers of the OSCAR NOMINATED film, A COMPLETE UNKNOWN! Starring superstar Timothée Chalamet, earning 8 Academy Award nominations and grossing over $100m worldwide!
We're back in the Writers' Room with for the Executive Hour Webcast with Producer Mike Sammaciccia, who produced the Emmy-nominated project, "SURVIVE" for Jeffrey Katzenberg, which starred Sophie Turner and Corey Hawkins. He was SVP of live-action movies and series for Nickelodeon for many years, producing 4-5 live action and animated movies per year. This content consistently broke audience benchmarks and propelled the careers of many young stars. Mike was very generous with his knowledge and insights, and the questions from the group were fantastic and thought provoking!
One of the most respected agents in the business, Adam Van Dusen of Gersh will discuss the agent/screenwriter relationship, how to break in, industry trends and more! Live Q&A to follow!
We welcome esteemed producer, Laura Rister, as our guest for The Executive Hour! Laura has Produced and Executive Produced internationally acclaimed and award winning films such as FERRARI, MR. MALCOLM’S LIST, THE TALE, MARGIN CALL, ALL IS LOST, THE ICEMAN, LOVELACE, and BREATH, to name a few. She is currently building a production/finance company with global strategic partnerships, to enhance and streamline the process of telling unique stories, with visionary filmmakers that make you feel.
We're back in the Writers' Room with for the Executive Hour Webcast with Producer-Manager Doug Draizin! Doug is a seasoned entertainment industry veteran whose career has encompassed many aspects of the business. Doug's clients are currently Executive Producing shows on Netflix and Amazon - including the Netflix original series "RAISING DION". He represents both established writers and writers who are new to features and television. Doug was a talent agent at the Agency for the Performing Arts where he represented Danny DeVito and John Candy among others. He later served as a Vice President at both United Artists Pictures and Lorimar Films before venturing out as an independent producer and personal manager. As a producer Doug was responsible for Columbia Pictures’ FOOLS RUSH IN, SPY HARD starring Leslie Nielsen; and the independent dramedy, LOVE COMES TO THE EXECUTIONER starring Jeremy Renner, and PURE COUNTRY 2. In the world of television movies Doug co-executive produced for NBC, ABC, Showtime, 20th Television and Fox Broadcasting. This was a fantastic conversation with Doug who relayed stories of how he discovered some of the industry's most prolific talent, and how writers can go from being assistants to showrunners during their career.