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We're diving into the Writers' Room Pitch Tank with special guest, Producer Colleen Marshall! Colleen Marshall is a producer who focused on high-concept, character-driven content. Colleen produced the indie film THE BACHELORS, starring Academy Award winner J.K. Simmons, as well as the sequel UNBROKEN: PATH TO REDEMPTION for Universal 1440 Entertainment. She has a number of projects in development and just sold a series to a major streaming platform.
Prior to launching her development and production venture, she first worked in the literary department at the Gersh Agency in Beverly Hills. She then helped open the LA-based office of Random House Studios, focusing on book-to-television adaptations.
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We're diving into the Writers' Room Pitch Tank TODAY at 4pm (Pacific). Today, we're welcoming special guest, TV Producer and Development Executive Anna Henry. Anna has projects currently in development around the world. She is currently developing procedurals, crime thrillers, dark comedies, YA and Millennial-focused projects, character-driven sci-fi, and recent period. She is a Producer and Development Executive who has worked at CBS, ABC, Nickelodeon, and multiple production companies, as well as a manager at Andrea Simon Entertainment. Her clients have worked on shows such as THE DEUCE, POWER, IN CONTEMPT, TOMMY, VIDA, SEVEN SECONDS, HUNG, CHICAGO FIRE, FEAR THE WALKING DEAD, THIS IS US, and THE FLASH, and have set up projects at AMC, Amazon, Starz, HBO, Sony, Fox, EOne, ITV America, OddLot Entertainment, Corus, and others.
Our guest is Myra Model, principal and creative head of Myra Model Management, a management company that identifies, curates, and develops premium writing talent and bold emerging voices across television, film, and new media. Myra's years of experience include broadcast programming as an executive and producer, with credits including Mario Puzo's THE LAST DON, BLONDE, AMERICAN TRAGEDY, IN COLD BLOOD, GLEASON, RUBY RIDGE, ALEX HALEY'S MAMA FLORA'S FAMILY, and the adaptation of the acclaimed BBC mini-series RECKLESS. Myra launched the television careers of Sundance and Humanitas prize winners and playwrights, including Ellen Fairey (American Classic), Marisa Wegrzyn (AMAZON'S GOLIATH), Caitlin Parrish (CBS's SUPERGIRL), Adam Scott Weissman (THE GOOD DOCTOR), Rosie Kaller, Nick Baker (HOMELAND), Cami Delavigne (AMERICAN GIGOLO), Deborah Swisher (THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY), and Humanitas New Voices winners Josh Corey and Brian Kratz (WELCOME TO FLATCH). Our Writers' Room Members brought their A-Game pitches and enthusiasm, and Myra shared insightful gems about pitching in her feedback! Watch the webcast and join in the educational fun right here on Stage 32!
The Pitch Tank Webcast returns! This week, our guest is Literary Manager & Kersey Management founder Andrew Kersey! Andrew started his career as a production company intern at 3Arts Entertainment and later at a Universal Production company. His credits include clients who have sold pilots to or been staffed on series for ABC, FOX, NBC, Disney Channel, CW, Nickelodeon, and WGN. AMAZON STUDIOS bought its client’s action comedy spec NEVER TOO OLD TO DIE with Sylvester Stallone, and THUNDER ROAD PICTURES (JOHN WICK franchise) is producing another client’s project, SUSPENSION. Another of Andrew's clients wrote VACATION FRIENDS starring John Cena and Lil Rel, which was Hulu's biggest 3-day weekend opener for an original in the streamer's history. His client list has been represented by all the major talent agencies. In Andrew's own words: " I'm looking for storytellers who can concisely pitch their idea (any genre, format) from start to finish. It all begins with a logline and ideal comps. Also, a personal touch in a sentence or two, regarding why the writer chose the idea." Join us for great educational fun right here on Stage 32!
We're back in the Writers' Room for the Pitch Tank Webcast with Literary Manager, Scott Schulman, who staffs writers at major Networks and Streamers, and is a champion of helping writers break into the industry! He is currently building a roster of emerging voices and has a passion for representing and inspiring writers. He currently represents the Co-Ep of the hit Netflix series "THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY", and has clients on the shows: "Dumped" (Netflix), "FBI: Most Wanted" (CBS), "NCIS: LA" (CBS), "SO Help Me Todd" (CBS) One of his clients recently sold one of their pilots to Netflix carried through by 21 Laps (FREE GUY, "STRANGER THINGS").
We're diving into the Writers' Room Pitch Tank with special guest, Director of Development for Shoot to Midnight, Colleen Labella!Colleen Labella is the Director of Development for Leslye Headland's company, Shoot to Midnight, which developed the Emmy award winning show, "RUSSIAN DOLL". Colleen is a producer on the upcoming Freeform show, "SINGLE DRUNK FEMALE". Her projects currently in development include "THE ACOLYTE" (a Star Wars series), "MILK FED" (based on the book of the same name), an untitled comedy series for FX, Catya McMullen's feature film GEORGIA MERTCHING IS DEAD and a number of other series under Headland's overall deal with 20th Century Fox.
Welcome back to the Writers' Room Pitch Tank, hosted by Stage 32 Director of Development Geoffroy Faugérolas, with pitch panelist and Pitch Practice co-host John Mezes. We welcomed our special guest, Joe Smith, a development executive at ECLECTIC PICTURES. Joe's film credits include HITMAN'S WIFE'S BODYGUARD and OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN, which grossed over $240 million! With over a decade of experience collaborating with top-tier talent, including MARK WAHLBERG, MICHAEL BAY, and MRBEAST, alongside major brands such as NIKE, NFL, MLB, PGA, HASBRO, CAESAR'S ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, and co-producing the upcoming action epic RED SONJA (Fall 2025), Joe brought extensive production expertise to our LIVE 5-minute pitch volunteers, and offered constructive notes in a supportive environment meant to promote growth and professional integrity! This is an opportunity for members to hone their pitching skills, found only at Stage 32!