The Executive Hour with Krista Sipp

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Krista Sipp is a Manager and Producer, she's currently at Heroes and Villains Entertainment after her company First Friday Entertainment joined Heroes and Villains, a top literary management and production company. Krista is dedicated to finding unique voices focusing on diversity and inclusion. Krista's clients are on a roll. Recently Issa Rae's ColorCreative is set to produce a dramedy TOOTHBRUSH written by her client Brittani Nichols, which was announced in Variety. Her client Tamika Miller was recently picked up for directing mentorship by Shonda Rhimes' company Shondaland in conjunction with SeriesFest. Client Richard Lowe is a writer on GOD FRIENDED ME on CBS and Mia Katherine Iverson got picked up as a writer on the CW's KATY KEENE TONIGHT. Her client, Victoria Rose, just had Jaeden Martell of IT join Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon on his script TUNNELS, which is Directed by John Krokidas (KILL YOUR DARLINGS) and will be produced by Highland Film Group. Prior to founding First Friday Entertainment, Krista was with Circle of Confusion, New Wave Entertainment, and Authentic Talent & Literary Management. Full Bio »

Webinar Summary

We’re back in the Writers’ Room for the Executive Hour with special guest Krista Sipp, Manager and Producer at Heroes and Villains Entertainment! She is dedicated to finding unique voices focusing on diversity and inclusion. Prior to Heroes and Villains, Krista was with Circle of Confusion, New Wave Entertainment, and Authentic Talent & Literary Management and will share her background & experience, give advice, and answer YOUR questions!

About Your Instructor

Krista Sipp is a Manager and Producer, she's currently at Heroes and Villains Entertainment after her company First Friday Entertainment joined Heroes and Villains, a top literary management and production company. Krista is dedicated to finding unique voices focusing on diversity and inclusion.

Krista's clients are on a roll. Recently Issa Rae's ColorCreative is set to produce a dramedy TOOTHBRUSH written by her client Brittani Nichols, which was announced in Variety. Her client Tamika Miller was recently picked up for directing mentorship by Shonda Rhimes' company Shondaland in conjunction with SeriesFest. Client Richard Lowe is a writer on GOD FRIENDED ME on CBS and Mia Katherine Iverson got picked up as a writer on the CW's KATY KEENE TONIGHT. Her client, Victoria Rose, just had Jaeden Martell of IT join Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon on his script TUNNELS, which is Directed by John Krokidas (KILL YOUR DARLINGS) and will be produced by Highland Film Group.

Prior to founding First Friday Entertainment, Krista was with Circle of Confusion, New Wave Entertainment, and Authentic Talent & Literary Management.

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