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Roger Nygard: How to Work Both Scripted and Unscripted

Amazing Career Advice From Legendary Producer Jon Kroll

Jon Kroll is a legendary, Emmy-award-winning producer, making some of the biggest reality TV shows of all time. He shares career advice & success secrets.

Pitching Family-Based Docuseries - A Kardashians Study

Want to pitch a family-based docuseries? Here's what you need to know. Plus, see the ORIGINAL pitch tape that sold Keeping Up with the Kardashians!

Top 3 Pitch Cover Letter Mistakes

There are 3 mistakes we see repeatedly when newcomers pitch film or TV projects. Happens in their cover letter. Learn what they are, and what to do instead.

Getting Your First TV Producer Credit with Marc Jackson

Marc Jackson is a retired cop who wanted a career in television - but had no experience. Now, he's earning his first TV producer credit on a pilot for a major cable network. He shares the journey, what it's like to finally have your first project, and what it's like to work with us.

Puzzling Together Story with Jon Collins

Unscripted TV producer Jon Collins swings by to talk about puzzling together story, the adventure of post production, dealing with insane notes, and career advice from almost 20 years of experience. You need this "inside baseball" info if you want to work in this industry. Check it out now!

Unmasking a Killer with Todd Lindsey

A behind-the-scenes look at Unmasking a Killer, the new documentary series from Joke Fincioen & Biagio Messina. It's made for CNN & HLN. Todd Lindsey tracked the case for over ten years, and teamed with Joke Productions to pitch, sell, & make the documentary series. It premieres Sunday, March 18, 9pm, on HLN.

Success & Happiness in the Entertainment Industry with Daniel Strange

Commercial director Daniel Strange shares actionable tips and deep insights about showbiz. Keep crews happy, choose your career path, & find happiness.

The Journey from Seed Idea to Pitching TV Networks with Abra Chouinard

100 Tips. 1 Million Thanks.

Casting True Crime Projects with Alexis Linkletter

Casting true crime projects takes special care. How to find & approach survivors & victim's families respectfully & ethically for true crime docs & series.

Back To School: TV & Film Style!

Great resources to learn and improve filmmaking skills, as used by two working TV producers and filmmakers. Advice on always evolving, even when too busy.

How To Freelance in Hollywood with Joey Korenman

Want to work your way up in the entertainment industry? Freelancing is your answer. Joey Korenman, author of The Freelance Manifesto, tells you how.

Who Owns a TV Show? Can it be You?

When it comes to documentary series, reality television, and unscripted TV, who owns a TV show? Can it be you? We have the answers you've been looking for.

Producer Takeaways from Four Years of Podcasts

5 Tips: True Crime Series - Develop Deep Dives

True crime series are often presented as "deep dives" ala THE JINX or MAKING A MURDERER. Here's 5 tips on developing these series for TV & Film responsibly.

Life After Reality TV with Shalandra Champ of Beauty and the Geek

Beauty and the Geek breakout star Shalandra Champ, AKA "Shay" spills the beans on life after reality TV, and on going from Beauty to Geek!

TV Network Executives - What You Need to Know from Paul Croce

TV Network Executives - everything you ever wanted to know. How to pitch them. How they think. Mistakes to avoid. From TV Pros Paul Croce, Joke and Biagio.

Producing Documentaries with Sundance Fellow Amanda Spain

Want to learn about producing documentaries? Seasoned filmmaker and Sundance fellow Amanda Spain shares all, from raising funds to finishing your film.

How to Cast Reality TV with Top Casting Director Dana Golder

Dana Golder is a top casting director for reality TV, documentary series, and unscripted projects. She shares how to cast reality TV & more. Priceless tips.

Reality TV Stripped Naked with Mickey Ramos

Mickey Ramos is a prolific TV producer. Today, she shares tips for breaking into and making unscripted TV. Plus, surviving killer bees on Naked and Afraid!

3 Ways Aspiring TV Producers Can Stand Out in 2017

Want to break into TV & Film in 2017? Here are three rock-solid tips, with real-world examples, that will make your 2017 a Hollywood success.

How To Survive The Hollywood Notes Process with Troy DeVolld

Survive the Hollywood notes process without going insane or ruining your masterpiece. Mega producer and best-selling author Troy DeVolld tells you how.

Production Hangovers: How To Survive, Recharge, & Move On

Producing TV and film will burn you out. When you give everything you have to your projects, one thing follows: production hangovers. Here's how to recover.