{"product_id":"how-to-build-a-career-as-a-creative-executive","title":"How To Build A Career As A Creative Executive","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Learn directly from Melissa Daykin Cassill, VP of State Street Pictures (\u003cem\u003eFaster, Beauty Shop, Barbershop, Notorious, Nothing Like The Holidays\u003c\/em\u003e). \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eHave you ever wondered how the creative executives at production companies or studios get their jobs? Stage 32 is thrilled to bring you this 2-week online intensive course in which you will learn – directly from the mouth of a working Executive – how you can build your own career as a Creative Executive!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe objectives of this course are:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eTo learn the various paths one can take to get a job as a development executive either at a studio or a production company.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eTo professionally prepare those who want to enter into the position by arming them with insights and knowledge that would take years to acquire otherwise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eThe class is going to cover the different ways someone can become a development executive either at a studio like Miramax or Fox, or at a Production Company like State Street. You will learn what the job is like day-to-day, what an executive is expected to accomplish and ways tasks can be accomplished, and what the different titles from Creative Exec to President actually mean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eYou will also learn how to actually get the job: What should you major in? Where should you intern? What sort of assistant jobs should you take? Do you have to be an assistant in the first place?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003e \u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eAbout Your Teacher, Melissa Daykin Cassill:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eMelissa Daykin Cassill is Vice President of State Street Pictures (\u003cem\u003eFaster, Beauty Shop, Barbershop, Notorious, Nothing Like The Holidays\u003c\/em\u003e) . She began her career at The Firm and Creative Artists Agency where she worked in the Motion Picture Literary Department. She went on to Miramax as a Creative Executive and Gunn Films (\u003cem\u003eFreaky Friday, Race To Witch Mountain\u003c\/em\u003e) as Vice President. Melissa is excited to be back teaching with Stage 32!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eClass Schedule (6\/4), (6\/11)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eWeek #1 (6\/4):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eWhat is the job and how to get one:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eEducation and Internships.\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eWhat should I major in? Where should I intern?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eAgency Life.\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eCan you skip the CAA\/WME\/UTA route?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eAlternatives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eWhat is a Creative Executive vs a Director of Development vs a VP?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eStudio vs Production Companies.\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eWhat are the differences between an exec at State Street and an exec at Sony, Fox or Disney?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eQ\u0026amp;A with Melissa to answer any further questions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eWeek #2 (6\/11):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eLife at Work:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eWorking with writers and directors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eSelling material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003ePushing material through production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eCommon problems.\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eEgo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eBurnout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eTime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eWho do you work for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eQ\u0026amp;A with Melissa to answer all remaining questions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eAbout the Class Format:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eClasses take place 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 class. If you cannot attend the live class, you can still participate! Each class will be recorded and Melissa will have designated office hours to work with the class. More information can be found below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stage 32","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48055604183347,"sku":"","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/stage32.myshopify.com\/products\/how-to-build-a-career-as-a-creative-executive","provider":"Stage 32","version":"1.0","type":"link"}