Hollywood Wolfpack With Kaia Alexander
Hollywood Wolfpack Look behind-the-scenes in the exciting careers of working pros, and find out their secrets to navigate the ever-changing landscape of the entertainment business. Join your host Kaia Alexander, writer/producer and founder of the Entertainment Business School. Find out why in this profession you need a wolfpack. Special guests include above-the-line writers, directors, showrunners, execs, actors, producers, attorneys and more.
Screenwriter Katie White: The Path to Success, NCIS and Beyond
Screenwriter Katie White: The Path to Success, NCIS and Beyond
Danny Manus: Screenwriter and Script Consultant – Pro Tips!
Danny Manus: Screenwriter and Script Consultant – Pro Tips!
Christine Conradt: Screenwriter/director/producer of over 70 movies on Lifetime and Hallmark shares her love of making movies and tips for aspiring writers.
Christine Conradt: Screenwriter/director/producer of over 70 movies on Lifetime and Hallmark shares her love of making movies and tips for aspiring writers.
Media Den with Kaia: What’s Going on in Hollywood?
Media Den with Kaia: What’s Going on in Hollywood?
Madhu Mita: Indian writer-director puts her feminist lens on cultural taboos and stories
Madhu Mita: Indian writer-director puts her feminist lens on cultural taboos and stories
Trusting the ‘original you’ with writer, actor, director Sam Benjamin
Trusting the ‘original you’ with writer, actor, director Sam Benjamin
Trans woman/cis woman writing and producing team: Susan and Tilly Bridges
Trans woman/cis woman writing and producing team: Susan and Tilly Bridges
Tim O’leary: Indy Film Journey, Murder and Gay Stuff!
Tim O’leary: Indy Film Journey, Muder and Gay Stuff!
Veteran TV Writer and Actor Steve Harper: An Insiders Perspective
Veteran TV Writer and Actor Steve Harper: An Insiders Perspective
Seth Michael Donsky – Queer Writer/Filmmaker – Insights Into the Career Breakthrough of a Rising Star
Seth Michael Donsky – Queer Writer/Filmmaker – Insights Into the Career Breakthrough of a Rising Star
David Merritt II – Writer, Director, Producer – Invest in Yourself!
David Merritt II – Writer, Director, Producer – Invest in Yourself!
Screenwriter Bob DeRosa- Honing the Craft – the hit USA TV show White Collar
Screenwriter Bob DeRosa- Honing the Craft – the hit USA TV show White Collar
Things Every Screenwriter Should Know – Tips and Trends from Hollywood business coach, Director of the WGA Carole Kirschner
Things Every Screenwriter Should Know – Tips and Trends from Industry Expert Carol Kirschner
State of the industry for writers in 2024 with Mark Blutman Television Writer/Producer
State of the industry for writers in 2024 with Mark Blutman Television Writer/Producer
Finish Line Founder, Jenny Frankfurt: How to Network Your Way to Success in the Business
Finish Line Founder, Jenny Frankfurt: How to Network Your Way to Success in the Business
Kyle F. Andrews: Your movie is funded, now what? The hustle of greatness
Kyle F. Andrews: Your movie is funded, now what? The hustle of greatness
A conversation with the hosts of the Heat: Spotlight on Women podcast
A conversation with the hosts of the Heat: Spotlight on Women podcast
Ivan Mbakop Multi-Hyphenate – Exploding Career – Indispensable Insights: RED NOTICE, LAWMAN BASS REEVES, HAWKEYE, PARISH
Ivan Mbakop Multi-Hyphenate – Exploding Career – Indispensable Insights: RED NOTICE, LAWMAN BASS REEVES, HAWKEYE, PARISH
Filmmaker Julia Jay Pierrepont: Surviving and Thriving To Make Movies The Change Hearts and Minds
Filmmaker Julia Jay Pierrepont: Surviving and Thriving To Make Movies The Change Hearts and Minds
Entertainment Attorney Phillip Rosen, Rosen Law Group – What Creatives Need To Know!
Entertainment Attorney Phillip Rosen, Rosen Law Group – What Creatives Need To Know!
Writer showrunner Glen Mazarra on development, NFTs as IP, and tools to deal with rejection
Writer showrunner Glen Mazarra on development, NFTs as IP, and tools to deal with rejection
Dreaming Big with Multi Hypenate Delina Patrice Brooks aka “DelinaDream”.
Dreaming Big with Multi Hypenate Delina Patrice Brooks aka “DelinaDream”.
Veteran Show Runner Jeff Melvoin, Author of “Running the Show: Television from the Inside”, Founder of the WGA’s Showrunner Training Program
Veteran Show Runner Jeff Melvoin, Author of “Running the Show: Television from the Inside”, Founder of the WGA’s Showrunner Training Program
On mentorship for writers, and the value of the wolf pack: Richard Kahan
On mentorship for writers, and the value of the wolf pack: Richard Kahan
Producer of ARMAGEDDON and COYOTE UGLY on success strategies for above the line creatives in film: Scott Gardenhour
Producer of ARMAGEDDON and COYOTE UGLY on success strategies for above the line creatives in film: Scott Gardenhour
7-figure co-writers of THE PRINCESS on playful process, perseverance and trust: Ben Lustig & Jake Thornton
7-figure co-writers of THE PRINCESS on playful process, perseverance and trust: Ben Lustig & Jake Thornton
Professional actor Jay Tavare talks about how you prepare for a scene with Meryl Streep
Professional actor Jay Tavare talks about how you prepare for a scene with Meryl Streep
Author, Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker Steve Sims: Going for Stupid! A Success Roadmap
Author, Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker Steve Sims: Going for Stupid! A Success Roadmap
A Christmas Karen special: From war correspondent to writing stories about the spirit of Christmas – Karen Schaler
A Christmas Karen special: From war correspondent to writing stories about the spirit of Christmas – Karen Schaler
Kyra Jones: Multi-Hyphenate Black Feminist Powerhouse With A Mission
Kyra Jones: Multi-Hyphenate Black Feminist Powerhouse With A Mission
Road trip with Ed Solomon! Insights into creative process, mental health and motivation for writers.
Road trip with Ed Solomon! Insights into creative process, mental health and motivation for writers.
REPLAY: Carson Kressley: Say “Yes” to Everything!
REPLAY: Carson Kressley: Say “Yes” to Everything!
Half Business, Half Creative, Writer Above All: Prolific Trans-media, Trans-Genre Writer and World Builder Mattew Medney
Half Business, Half Creative, Writer Above All: Prolific Trans-media, Trans-Genre Writer and World Builder Mattew Medney
From Geek to Supervising Producer on Star Trek: Picard – Christopher Monfette
From Geek to Supervising Producer on Star Trek: Picard – Christopher Monfette
Mastering the Writers Room and Beyond: Sullivan “Sully” Fitzgerald
Mastering the Writers Room and Beyond: Sullivan “Sully” Fitzgerald
Strategies for T.V. Staffing w/ Andrea Ciannavei & Amy Fox
Strategies for T.V. Staffing w/ Andrea Ciannavei & Amy Fox
Entertainment Industry Trends and Prognostications with Stuart Volkow P.G.A
Entertainment Industry Trends and Prognostications with Stuart Volkow P.G.A
L.A. Entertainment attorney Joshua Lastine brings us his perspective on the strikes, AI, what makes good branding and the future of film and TV
L.A. Entertainment attorney Joshua Lastine brings us his perspective on the strikes, AI, what makes good branding and the future of film and TV
How has the business changed for writers? Join Alexa Alemmani for a deep dive on writing what you love, and getting paid for it.
How has the business changed for writers? Join Alexa Alemmani for a deep dive on writing what you love, and getting paid for it.
V.P. of current production/Executive producer at Jupiter Entertainment gets real about reality true crime shows: David O’Donnell
V.P. of current production/Executive producer at Jupiter Entertainment gets real about reality true crime shows: David O’Donnell
Kawika Hoke: Native Hawaiian showrunner on his vision for his Hawaiian comedy Moku-Moku, and the future of film and TV on the island of Maui
Kawika Hoke: Native Hawaiian showrunner on his vision for his Hawaiian comedy Moku-Moku, and the future of film and TV on the island of Maui
How this strike is different than any other, what’s at stake, and advice for emerging writers: Mark Blutman
How this strike is different than any other, what’s at stake, and advice for emerging writers: Mark Blutman
Matt and Jon Firman of Storyprism: ChatGPT as a storytelling tool!?
Matt and Jon Firman of Storyprism: ChatGPT as a storytelling tool!?
TJ Keenan: UK writer/producer of “The Rosy Cross: The Rebels Who Wrote Shakespeare”
TJ Keenan: UK writer/producer of “The Rosy Cross: The Rebels Who Wrote Shakespeare”
NCIS Hawaii co-producer and WGA strike captain Mike Diaz on the wheelworks of network TV from the writer’s chair, and his perspective on the strike
NCIS Hawaii co-producer and WGA strike captain Mike Diaz on the wheelworks of network TV from the writer’s chair, and his perspective on the strike
Paul Scanlan Founder of the disruptive production company LEGION M on the joys of crowdfunding major features, and the future of cinema
Paul Scanlan Founder of the disruptive production company LEGION M on the joys of crowdfunding major features, and the future of cinema
Writer/director of MINAMATA starring Johnny Depp on creative process, wildlife conservation and how to get your audience to lean in
Writer/director of MINAMATA starring Johnny Depp on creative process, wildlife conservation and how to get your audience to lean in
Joe Russo: Writer WGA strike captain on what’s at stake, his own path, and breaking in to Hollywood
Joe Russo: Writer WGA strike captain on what’s at stake, his own path, and breaking in to Hollywood
The Academy-award nominated comedy writer on My Year of Dicks, Moana, and her creative process: Pamela Ribon
Pamela Ribon is the creator and writer of MY YEAR OF DICKS, an adaptation of her critically-acclaimed comedic memoir NOTES TO BOYS (AND OTHER THINGS I SHOULDN’T SHARE IN PUBLIC) My Year of Dicks is currently nominated for Best Animated Short Film for the 95th Academy Awards. […]
The Academy-award winning screenwriter for BlacKkKlansman on his journey to the Oscar stage, and what comes next: David Rabinowitz
The Academy-award winning screenwriter for BlacKkKlansman on his journey to the Oscar stage, and what comes next: David Rabinowitz
Wildman mentor and screenwriter on credentials, process and answering the call: Brooks Elms
Wildman mentor and screenwriter on credentials, process and answering the call: Brooks Elms
API producer on the future of social impact entertainment: Megha Kadakia
API producer on the future of social impact entertainment; Megha Kadakia
Anatomy of a scary scene, the screenwriter of Leatherface takes us inside a horror franchise and shares what got him the job. Seth M. Sherwood
Anatomy of a scary scene, the screenwriter of Leatherface takes us inside a horror franchise and shares what got him the job. Seth M. Sherwood
Replay – Juliet Landau: Persistence and Strategic Thinking Pays Off!
Replay – Juliet Landau: Persistence and Strategic Thinking Pays Off!
Writer of Southpark and That 70s Show on the importance of therapy as a creative: Phil Stark
Writer of Southpark and That 70s Show on the importance of therapy as a creative: Phil Stark
Life has no genre: how a female powerhouse multi-hyphenate creates her characters with Annika Marks
Life has no genre: how a female powerhouse multi-hyphenate creates her characters with Annika Marks
This Just In – Kaia Alexander’s State of the Industry Market Report for above-the-line creatives: Q1 2023
This Just In – Kaia Alexander’s State of the Industry Market Report for above-the-line creatives: Q1 2023
Late night intel, producing a comedy pilot and the future of the sitcom: With Zack Morrison
Late night intel, producing a comedy pilot and the future of the sitcom: With Zack Morrison
A lit manager’s insights on how to cultivate relationships, and playing the long game in your career: Alex Lerner
A lit manager’s insights on how to cultivate relationships, and playing the long game in your career: Alex Lerner
Writer of MINAMATA starring Johnny Depp (now on HULU) talks about taking the script to screen: David Kessler
Writer of MINAMATA starring Johnny Depp (now on HULU) talks about taking the script to screen: David Kessler
From agent to producer, MENA powerhouse talks collaboration, teamwork, fun and why she’s optimistic about the future: Karina Manashil
From agent to producer, MENA powerhouse talks collaboration, teamwork, fun and why she’s optimistic about the future: Karina Manashil
A how-to primer for writers on staffing from Glenise Mullins’ experience on Star Trek Discovery, Lord of the Rings and her new show
A how-to primer for writers on staffing from Glenise Mullins’ experience on Star Trek Discovery, Lord of the Rings and her new show
From Star Trek to Outlander, the rebellious outsider talks about hard work, casting and bucking the system
From Star Trek to Outlander, the rebellious outsider talks about hard work, casting and bucking the system
From casting to writing and producing, an insider’s take on career positioning for success: Chad Darnell
From casting to writing and producing, an insider’s take on career positioning for success: Chad Darnell
Book talk! Publishing, getting an agent, and your “yes” will come with Claudia Boutote
Book talk! Publishing, getting an agent, and your “yes” will come with Claudia Boutote
Indie film writer/director on the strategy to get your film financed, made and distributed: Guy Guido
Indie film writer/director on the strategy to get your film financed, made and distributed: Guy Guido
Surprising intel on the entertainment business from attorney Phillip Rosen, on music, TV, film and the future of concerts
Surprising intel on the entertainment business from attorney Phillip Rosen, on music, TV, film and the future of concerts
WGA rules! Inside the comedy writer battles for correct compensation with Rich Talarico
WGA rules! Inside the comedy writer battles for correct compensation with Rich Talarico
Not in L.A.? Not a problem in 2022. Screenwriter hustle and advice you can implement from any 411 – Anna & Mark Casadei
Not in L.A.? Not a problem in 2022. Screenwriter hustle and advice you can implement from any 411 – Anna & Mark Casadei
The future of representation and inclusion from Jason Momoa’s development exec, and how Hawaii is next – Paris Herbert-Taylor
The future of representation and inclusion from Jason Momoa’s development exec, and how Hawaii is next – Paris Herbert-Taylor
Intel from literary manager on inclusive representation, queer stories, how to work with your rep, and their campaign of aggressive kindness: AE Jones
Intel from literary manager on inclusive representation, queer stories, how to work with your rep, and their campaign of aggressive kindness: AE Jones
With the overturning of Roe V. Wade by the Supreme Court, Hollywood has a renewed responsibility to portray abortion on screen in an inclusive and accurate manner: Steph Herold
With the overturning of Roe V. Wade by the Supreme Court, Hollywood has a renewed responsibility to portray abortion on screen in an inclusive and accurate manner: Steph Herold
This Just In with Kaia Alexander: Market Analysis Report for Above the Line CreativesJuly 2022
This Just In with Kaia Alexander: Market Analysis Report for Above the Line CreativesJuly 2022
President of Porter Pictures defines distribution deal points and how filmmakers should approach film markets
President of Porter Pictures defines distribution deal points and how filmmakers should approach film markets
Maven of TV writing and producing, David H. Steinberg, unpacks the business of TV writing, mistakes writers make, and how to get staffed (w live Q&A with EBS students)
Maven of TV writing and producing, David H. Steinberg, unpacks the business of TV writing, mistakes writers make, and how to get staffed (w live Q&A with EBS students)
Mark Stolaroff: No Budget Film School founder talks micro-budgets and finishing your film to leverage your career
Mark Stolaroff: No Budget Film School founder talks micro-budgets and finishing your film to leverage your career
REPLAY–Mike Medavoy: LIfe Lessons From A Storied Career
REPLAY–Mike Medavoy: LIfe Lessons From A Storied Career
Reed Martin: Author of indie film insider guide The Reel Truth shares important mistakes to avoid and best practices
Reed Martin: Author of indie film insider guide The Reel Truth shares important mistakes to avoid and best practices
Austin Highsmith Garces: The wonderful multi-hyphenate actress from DOLPHIN TALE 1&2 talks about the global impact of positive entertainment
Austin Highsmith Garces: The wonderful multi-hyphenate actress from DOLPHIN TALE 1&2 talks about the global impact of positive entertainment
Lee Jessup: How the industry is changing and what writers need to know now
Lee Jessup: How the industry is changing and what writers need to know now
Hayley Simpson: Writing for video games is a corporate gig – a how to break in for tv/film writers
Hayley Simpson: Writing for video games is a corporate gig – a how to break in for tv/film writers
Madison Hatfield: Why the “Fat Gap” is the new on screen inclusion/representation imperative
Madison Hatfield: Why the “Fat Gap” is the new on screen inclusion/representation imperative
Danny Manus: Making your script great and selling it!
Danny Manus: Making your script great and selling it!
Cara J. Russell: Development Exec, screenwriter and author talks selling your scripts right now.
Cara J. Russell: Development Exec, screenwriter and author talks selling your scripts right now.
Kelly Krause: Horror producer/writer, film festival founder unpacks ancient Egypt and the inspiration in her basement
Kelly Krause: Horror producer/writer, film festival founder unpacks ancient Egypt and the inspiration in her basement
Eric Rogers: From showrunner to DJ, Eric brings his unique perspective and sense of humor to this hard business
Eric Rogers: From showrunner to DJ, Eric brings his unique perspective and sense of humor to this hard business
Barnet Bain: The producer of What Dreams May Come on Spirituality and Hollywood
Barnet Bain: The producer of What Dreams May Come on Spirituality and Hollywood
Carole Kirschner: Diversity, Diplomacy and What it Takes to Land Your dream Job in Entertainment
Carole Kirschner: Diversity, Diplomacy and What it Takes to Land Your dream Job in Entertainment
James Moorer: 7-Figure Dreams: Storyteller Motivation Hour
James Moorer: 7-Figure Dreams: Storyteller Motivation Hour
Jen Grisanti: Digging Deep – What Elements Makes a Show that Moves Audiences
Jen Grisanti: Digging Deep – What Elements Makes a Show that Moves Audiences
Ryan Knighton: Blind screenwriter, producer, professor and surfer-on the musicality of syntax
Ryan Knighton: Blind screenwriter, producer, professor and surfer-on the musicality of syntax
Zimran Jacob: Writing for TV? How-to networking and a must-read list.
Zimran Jacob: Writing for TV? How-to networking and a must-read list.
Marc Sotkin: Is this joke funny enough? Golden Girls EP breaks down the multi-cam hit show
Marc Sotkin: Is this joke funny enough? Golden Girls EP breaks down the multi-cam hit show
Phillip Rosen: Unlimited Possibilities and The Ever Changing Legal Landscape
Phillip Rosen: Unlimited Possibilities and The Ever Changing Legal Landscape
Joel Zwick: Listen To Your Instincts! Trust the Craft!
Joel Zwick: Listen To Your Instincts! Trust the Craft!
David Brin: The Art and Craft of Creating Worlds and Telling Stories
David Brin: The Art and Craft of Creating Worlds and Telling Stories
Kaia Alexander: Founder of the Entertainment Business School – What Every Creative Needs To Know
Kaia Alexander: Founder of the Entertainment Business School – What Every Creative Needs To Know
Cindy Begel: Comedy Writer Insider: From Mork & Mindy to Laverne & Shirley
Cindy Begel: Comedy Writer Insider: From Mork & Mindy to Laverne & Shirley
Debbie Liebling: MTV, South Park, PEN15 Producer – Don’t Take NO for an Answer!
Debbie Liebling: MTV, South Park, PEN15 Producer – Don’t Take NO for an Answer!
Maria Giese: State of The Union on Women in the Industry
Maria Giese: State of The Union on Women in the Industry
Linda Burstyn – Work Hard And Smart – From Political Wonk to Master Storyteller
Linda Burstyn – Work Hard And Smart – From Political Wonk to Master Storyteller
Mike Medavoy: LIfe Lessons From A Storied Career
Mike Medavoy: LIfe Lessons From A Storied Career
Juliet Landau: Persistence and Strategic Thinking Pays Off!
Juliet Landau: Persistence and Strategic Thinking Pays Off!