Guns, Wedding Rings, and Too Much Meat – an Interview with Property Master Dean Goodine
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about props.
From Agent’s Assistant to Series Creator – an Interview with Merigan Mulhern
You’ve heard the story: start out as an intern, become an agent’s assistant, then a PA, a writer’s assistant, staff writer, and eventually create your own show.
Well, today’s guest LIVED that.
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John Lynch has been a producer in the industry for 30 years. For the past 7 of those years, he’s been the head of production at Amazon Studios; he was one of the chief architects of their production infrastructure, building it from the ground up. To watch the full interview, subscribe on our Patreon page.
Watch our interview with writer/director/showrunner Billy Ray
Today we’re talking with Academy Award-nominated writer/director/racanteur Billy Ray! Mr. Ray takes us through his entire career, from assistant to producer/showrunner. He gives not only great advice, but inspiration for aspiring writers everywhere. And, of course, we discuss COVID, because how could we not? To watch the full interview, subscribe on our Patreon page. Billy […]
Video Interviews – Not a Thing
Sarah asks: I’m wondering if you’re familiar with interns/internships in the industry. I’ve applied to an internship with [studio]’s television development department, and I’ve received positive feedback–they’d like me to come in for an interview. The thing is, I’m a recent graduate and haven’t yet relocated to LA; i.e. I’d have to travel a few […]
How to Interview
[Redacted]{{1}} asks: I just got a call to come in for an interview next week on a new show. Over the past decade of my production experience, every significant job I’ve had came from word-of-mouth, friends, people I’ve worked with before, etc. – I’d never even had a resume till recently, and I’ve never actually […]
Post-Interview Thank You Note
Bianca asks: I just had an interview with a coordinator. What are your thoughts on sending a post-interview note? Is that appropriate and what would I want it to say? Yes, it’s perfectly okay to send a quick email after the interview. In my experience, it probably won’t do much good one way or the […]
Interview Prep
I had an interview yesterday for a writer’s PA gig on a new TV show. My last few interviews have gone pretty well, so maybe I walked in a little too cocky. It turned out to be my worst interview in years. Part of it were elements beyond my control. While in the lobby, I heard […]
When to Lie in an Interview
I interviewed recently to be the assistant to an EP on a network TV show. My interview philosophy has changed over the last few years. When I first started out, I lied my way through nearly every question in an interview. When they’d ask what I wanted to do in Hollywood for the rest of […]
Interview Advice
Since I’m looking for a new job right now, a former boss gave me some advice about interviewing: “Don’t want the job too badly.” People don’t like to see desperation. They want to see calm and confident. Someone who’s desperate for a job will say anything to get it; it’s impossible to judge if they’ll actually […]