They Used YouTube to Launch a New Kids IP to Millions of Views
An Interview with Oliver Gilpin, Alvaro Calmet, and Mary James Co-Founders, Run Monster Run Most creators launch a new show and hope the algorithm notices.
Unlocking Film Financing: Daniel Maze Shares the Insider Secrets to Funding Your First Movie and Breaking Into Hollywood
In an era where the cinematic landscape is shifting faster than ever, Daniel Maze stands at the crossroads of innovation and tradition. A former DJ turned film financier, Maze has navigated the entertainment industry from behind the turntables to the negotiation table, building a career that bridges art, finance, and cutting-edge technology. In his candid conversation with me, Maze dives […]
Interview with a Data Queen: How Two Media Mavens Are Revolutionizing Content Creation
Our industry is increasingly defined by the intersection of art and science. Few individuals sit more comfortably at this crossroads than The Queens of Media Data—Jo Redfern and Emily Horgan. Redfern, a media consultant with a sharp focus on audience engagement, and Horgan, a data specialist with an eye for streaming and kids’ content, have carved out unique niches in […]
From Self-Published Stars to Literary Legends: Five Authors Who Defied the Odds
In the ever-evolving world of publishing, some authors have taken unconventional routes to achieve monumental success. Starting with humble beginnings as self-published writers, these five literary giants transformed their stories into global phenomena. Here’s a look at their incredible journeys from self-published obscurity to mainstream acclaim. 1. E.L. James – “Fifty Shades of Grey” Originally penned as “Twilight” fan fiction, […]
They Used YouTube to Launch a New Kids IP to Millions of Views
An Interview with Oliver Gilpin, Alvaro Calmet, and Mary James Co-Founders, Run Monster Run Most
Hollywood Is Starting to Require AI. An Entertainment Attorney Explains What Filmmakers Could Lose.
An Interview with Anuj Gupta Entertainment Attorney, WADR Law Imagine spending months creating a film
Forget Disney and Nickelodeon. Zigazoo Is Building the Next Entertainment Powerhouse for Their 10 Million Fans
Ashley Mady has spent her career building brands, franchises, and experiences for kids. Now, as the newly appointed CEO of Zigazoo, she is taking on something much bigger. The company already has more than 10 million users and over a thousand kid stars. The next step is turning that audience into a full entertainment ecosystem built around original content, creators, […]
The Studio Reimagining Hollywood
An Interview with Justin Hackney and Xavier Collins Co Founders, Wonder Studios What happens when two entrepreneurs decide the future of entertainment shouldn’t belong to Hollywood studios alone? One came from ElevenLabs. The other was building film rights businesses and experimenting with AI dubbing. Together they launched Wonder Studios, a modern entertainment company that’s part production studio, part creative incubator, […]
Kickstarter Built Her Audience Before Hollywood Did
An Interview with Emily Brundige Creator of Strawberry Vampire For years, Emily Brundige did everything the traditional animation industry asks you to do. She sold shows to Disney, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, and Netflix. She served as head writer on the Emmy Award-winning series Hilda and later on Big Nate. She even created Goldie, which began as an independently produced short […]
The Studio That Greenlights Films Within Days (Not Years)
Founder of Insurgence and Architect of the “StudiOS” Mario Niccolò Messina doesn’t come from Hollywood. He comes from data. An Italian technologist who spent years analyzing how people search, stream, and consume video, Mario saw something most studios ignored. Millions of people typing “action movie” or “thriller full movie” into search bars. Not piracy queries. Not brand loyalty. Just confusion. People […]
Creators Are Leaving Money On The Table By Waiting For Brands To Find Them
An Interview with Michael GraterriFounder of Scout24 /Creator24 Most creators are still hunting for brand deals the hard way. Endless LinkedIn searches. Random newsletters. WhatsApp groups. Cold outreach. Guesswork. Michael Gratteri & Rahul Moudgil built Scout24 to change that. The platform gives creators, managers, and agencies access to live campaigns, verified brand contacts, and outbound sales signals all in […]
They Shot 90 Episodes in 4 Days
An Interview with Andres McCorkle and Michelangelo CorkrumCo-Founders, Cork Bros Most filmmakers spend years trying to get one project off the ground. Andres McCorkle and Michelangelo Corkrum wrote, funded, cast, directed, produced, shot, and edited a 90 episode vertical drama in less time than most productions spend in pre-production. The Atlanta-based friends behind Cork Bros are part of a new […]
He Left Home at 15… Now He Runs BET+ and Is Redefining How Creators Break Into Hollywood
Jason Harvey EVP & General Manager, BET+ Jason Harvey sits at the intersection of culture, technology, and storytelling, but his path there started far from boardrooms and streaming platforms. From leaving home at 15 to leading what he calls “the largest streaming platform dedicated to Black storytelling,” his journey is built on resilience, data, and a relentless belief in betting […]
He Built One of the Most Powerful TV Networks in the Country
An Interview with Lynnwood BibbensFounder of ReachTV Lynnwood Bibbens did not wait for a seat at the table. He built the whole damn platform. His rise reads like a high stakes hustle story. He went from selling computers to helping structure billions in media finance, then turned that dealmaking instinct into ReachTV, a travel entertainment company with unmatched scale. Today, […]
