By Natalie Lifson , Agent Trainee and Executive Assistant at Buchwald , your Co-Editor-in-Chief at THA , and most relevant, writer of...

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Today, The Hollywood Assistant celebrates 150 articles! While we’re eager to pop the champagne and toast to this milestone, this piece is...

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Clément Bauer’s journey into Hollywood didn’t start on a studio lot—it began in a small town in France, watching Disney Channel with English subtitles after his family won the green card lottery and a one-way ticket to Louisiana. For him, American television and film weren’t just entertainment; they were a crash course in culture, language, and belonging. Now a rising producer & jr. partner at Resonate Entertainment, Clém shares how he bridged the gap between assistant and pr

After years of dreaming about working in publicity and communications for Disney, I took a less traditional route to get there. Here’s how boutique agencies gave me the skills, knowledge, and confidence to make it happen.

Interviewed by Matthew Threadgill, Assistant at Disney Branded Television & your Executive Editor at THA Just a year ago, in last...

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In an industry where who you know matters just as much as what you know, building relationships is key–especially with people a few steps ahead of you. Whether it’s an executive, an agent, or a seasoned creative, these folks hold a wealth of insight into how the industry works and how to navigate your own path forward. One of the most impactful ways to tap into that wisdom? The coffee chat.