{"product_id":"hollywood-101-a-career-workshop-for-every-film-tv-writer-producer-director","title":"Hollywood 101: A Career Workshop for Every Film \u0026 TV Writer\/Producer\/Director","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn directly from Nikki Levy, a seasoned development executive who has served as Vice President at WedgeWorks at Fox Animation (\u003cem\u003eEpic\u003c\/em\u003e), Director of Development at Imagine Entertainment (\u003cem\u003eFrost\/Nixon\u003c\/em\u003e) and Creative Executive at Gold Circle Films (\u003cem\u003eBecause I Said So\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\u003c\/p\u003eIn this Stage 32 Next Level Webinar, host Nikki Levy will be offering a Master Class on Hollywood.\u003cp\u003eMost of us don’t have family members in the business grandfathering us in and hiring us to write movies! What we \u003cem\u003edo\u003c\/em\u003e have is a strong desire to break in and perhaps some wonderful scripts and projects gathering dust on a shelf.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNikki has worked in the trenches of Hollywood for 12 years, and will teach you everything you need to know about the basics of the film and TV industry. You may be a newbie, but there’s no reason anyone has to know that! You bring the talent, she will teach you how to go the extra mile to land the job.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNikki will be exploring how writers and filmmakers get representation, break into the film business, and get staffed on TV shows. You will master the confusing jargon of the industry (know what “chuffa,” “bump,” and “for a price” mean?) so you can nail those general meetings and be seen as someone who not only creates good content, but \u003cem\u003eknows the business\u003c\/em\u003e.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will leave this webinar knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\r\n \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn understanding of the inner-workings of the film industry – studios, production companies, agencies.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn understanding of the inner-workings of the TV industry.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to get an agent or manager.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow a writers’ room works.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to get staffed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eShowrunners and producers like hiring people who have a strong working knowledge of the business. With this class, you will be that person.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Will Learn:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\r\n \u003cli\u003eHow a script goes from submission to fruition.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \u003cli\u003eSecrets to landing an agent or manager.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \u003cli\u003eThe structure of a film studio.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \u003cli\u003eThe structure of an agency.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \u003cli\u003eThe structure of a production company.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \u003cli\u003eThe difference between agents and managers, and which ones you need.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \u003cli\u003eKey “film” lingo.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \u003cli\u003eKey “TV” lingo.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \u003cli\u003eThe ins \u0026amp; outs of staffing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \u003cli\u003eThe etiquette of a general meeting.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \u003cli\u003eHow to nail a staffing interview.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \u003cli\u003eHow a writers’ room works.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \u003cli\u003eSecrets to surviving a writers’ room.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \u003cli\u003eHow to create a logline for yourself.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \u003cli\u003eHow to pitch yourself.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \u003cli\u003eWhat to be watching on TV.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \u003cli\u003eLive Q\u0026amp;A session with Nikki!\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"853\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/py5VdvxO9cE?list=RDp1oL37ycONQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWho Should Attend?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\r\n \u003cli\u003eAny creative seeking an assistant job in any aspect of Hollywood.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \u003cli\u003eFilmmakers looking to learn more about the business.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \u003cli\u003eTV writers interested in landing representation.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \u003cli\u003eFeature film writers interested in landing representation.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \u003cli\u003eWriters looking to gain an understanding of the industry.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \u003cli\u003eProducers looking to bolster their knowledge of the inner workings of Hollywood.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \u003cli\u003eProducers who want a clearer understanding of the role studios, producers and reps play in deal making.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \u003cli\u003ePlaywrights looking to transition to TV or feature work.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \u003cli\u003eThose interested in landing a gig as a writer’s room assistant.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \u003cli\u003eDirectors interested in how gaining a clearer knowledge of the business.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \u003cli\u003eNovelists interested in breaking into television or film.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \u003cli\u003eJournalists looking to break into the television or film industry.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTestimonials About Nikki's Previous Stage 32 Webinars and Classes:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eLoved the specific advice, not only about the script for this type of project, but also the etiquette tips. Really appreciate the generosity and help.\u003c\/em\u003e\" - Catherine M.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eNikki's great! So warm and engaging! I think it' so helpful to have someone who knows SOOO much\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\" - Jennifer T.W.\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eNikki is personable and has a wonderful demeanor. I learned so much in such a short period of time\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003e.\" - Tiffany A.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eVery helpful info, [she has] a very good way of getting the message across, I like how [she] ask us questions too and respond to every single comment or question asked. Very interactive. Thanks for preparing us for the General Meeting also, that was good to have that in there too\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e!\u003c\/em\u003e\" - Diane G.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eGreat communicator. Stays on track. Respectful of the work and writers. Very nice person.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003e\" - Terry S. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eNikki was a fabulous teacher and a delight. She gave lots of clear information with examples to make sure everyone understood. I really feel like I'm in a much better place writing my short for the Nickelodeon Script First short animation competition than I would have been if I'd just done it on my own\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003e\" - Alanna V. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eExcellent job. Nikki has an authoritative grasp on the subject matter and delivers class information with wisdom, wit, and tons of insider knowledge and experience. It was a great class and highly appreciated!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003e\" - Dianna Z. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eNikki was great. The insight she shared along with her knowledge of the business was so helpful and appreciated.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003e\" - Anthony M. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout The Webinar Format:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWebinars take place in Los Angeles time. They are done online using a designated software program from Stage 32. You can participate from the comfort of your own home and you will be able to communicate directly with your instructor during the webinar. If you cannot attend the live webinar, you can still participate! The webinar will be recorded and you will have on-demand access to the audio recording, which you can view as many times as you'd like for a whole year. You will receive access to the on-demand recording within 24-48 hours of the live webinar. More information can be found below.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Your Host Nikki Levy, Seasoned Hollywood Development Executive:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNikki Levy has been a development executive in Hollywood for over 12 years. Beginning her career in New York as a field producer for The Oxygen Network at its inception in 1999, Levy has a passion for telling stories and creating content.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost recently the Vice President of Wedge Works, a feature film production company with a deal at Fox animation, Levy helped develop the animated film \u003cem\u003eEPIC\u003c\/em\u003e, as well as numerous feature film projects in the family, comedy \u0026amp; sci\/fi spaces.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe was previously the Director of Development at Imagine Entertainment where she developed comedy projects, as well as the Academy Award-nominated \u003cem\u003eFrost\/Nixon\u003c\/em\u003e.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe has a strong background in comedy, theater and writing.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to her development experience, Levy created the critically-acclaimed comedy event \u003cem\u003eDon’t Tell My Mother!\u003c\/em\u003e where amazing actors tell true stories they’d never want their moms to know. 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