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Ask a Former Assistant: Neil Wade (Creative Executive, Formerly Nickelodeon)
An Interview with Neil Wade , Creative Executive, formerly Nickelodeon “I’ve always described myself as a big walking cartoon.” By...
Matthew Threadgill


Filling the Gaps: A Conversation with Jaia Thomas, Founder of Diverse Representation
An Interview with Jaia Thomas , Founder of Diverse Representation Interviewed By Matthew Threadgill , Assistant at Disney Branded...
Matthew Threadgill


Ask an Assistant: Kayla Black (Global Acquisitions & Content Partnerships Assistant at Nickelodeon)
Kayla Black , Global Acquisitions & Content Partnerships Assistant at Nickelodeon Interviewed by Matthew Threadgill , Assistant at ...
Matthew Threadgill


Ask a Former Assistant: Clément Bauer, Jr. Partner, VP of Development & Production at Resonate Entertainment
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
Lucy Stover


Ask an Assistant: Ricardo Contreras (Executive Assistant, Current Programming at CBS)
Interviewed by Matthew Threadgill, Assistant at Disney Branded Television & your Executive Editor at THA Just a year ago, in last...
Matthew Threadgill


Ask an Assistant: Madilyn Cook (Writer’s Assistant, Disney Branded Television)
Interviewed by Matthew Threadgill , Assistant at Disney Branded Television & your Executive Editor at THA Breaking into television...
Matthew Threadgill


Ask a Former Assistant: Karla M. Rodriguez (Manager of Casting, Content Partnerships & Fandom at ReelShort)
Interviewed by Katie Tran, Content Operations Assistant at ReelShort
Katie Tran


Ask a Former Assistant: Nathan Varni (ABC, Hulu)
Interviewed by Rachel Jarrot , Board Member, JHRTS & Lucy Stover , Talent Coordinator, More/Medavoy Management & your...
Rachel Jarrot


Ask an Assistant: Lauren Plattman (Brillstein)
*To look up unfamiliar terms, check out our Hollywood Glossary. Lauren Plattman Executive Assistant, Brillstein Creative Partners...
Brielle Cohen


Ask a Former Assistant: Joshua Finn (Paradigm)
*To look up unfamiliar terms, check out our Hollywood Glossary. Joshua Finn Talent Agent, Paradigm Interviewed by Lucy Stover ,...
Lucy Stover


Ask an Assistant: Matthew Threadgill (Disney Branded Entertainment)
Dive into development with assistant Matthew Threadgill, an accomplished and passionate entertainment professional currently supporting Disn
Maura Consedine


Ask a Former Assistant: Katie McNicol (Marc Platt Productions)
Katie McNicol Development Executive, Marc Platt Productions Interviewed by: Greta Simolke , Sales Coordinator at Fortitude...
Greta Simolke


Ask a Former Assistant: Lindsay Samakow (Paradigm)
From musical theatre student to pioneering agent at one of the industry's top agencies, Lindsay Samakow's unconventional journey is a testam
Emily Reece


Ask An Assistant: Grace King (Comedy Tour Manager Assistant)
Grace King Comedy Tour Manager Assistant for Comedy Producer (Confidential) Interviewed by Natia Compton, Script Reader at Confidential...
Natia Compton


Ask an Assistant: Audrey Henson (Verve)
Audrey Henson Assistant, Verve - Interviewed by: Matthew Threadgill , Development Assistant at Disney Branded Television; Co-Head of...
Matthew Threadgill


Ask a Former Assistant (Todd Eisner, Paradigm)
Todd Eisner Talent Agent, Paradigm Talent Agency Interviewed by: Emily Reece, Assistant at Paradigm Talent Agency This month’s interview...
Emily Reece


The Podcast: EP 7 - An Interview with Hussain Naib (Esmail Corp)
Hussain Naib Producer's Assistant, Esmail Corp Interviewed by hosts Cathy Campo (formerly Netflix) and John Brahan (Hello Sunshine) Cathy...
John Brahan & Cathy Campo


Ask a Former Assistant (Ian Joselow, Gersh)
Ian Joselow,
Digital Agent, Gersh ; Co-President - NY, JHRTS
Interviewed by: Matt Guernier, JHRTS Board Member / Stage Door Network
Matt Guernier


Ask an Assistant: Polly Rittenberg (Echo Lake Entertainment)
Polly Rittenberg - Assistant, Echo Lake Entertainment - Interviewed by: Gillian Madans, Agent Trainee & Commercial Assistant, Buchwald -...
Gillian Madans


Ronda Rousey: From Fighter to Screenwriter
Ronda Rousey was the first American woman to win an Olympic medal in judo, and she is the only woman to win both UFC and WWE titles. In fact
Natalie Lifson


What are NewFronts & Upfronts?
Every spring, as media companies begin to sell advertising slots for the coming year, Upfronts and NewFronts take center stage at various lo
Matthew Threadgill & Natalie Lifson


The Podcast: EP 6 - An Interview with Victoria Hernandez (Warner Bros Television Group)
Victoria Hernandez, Executive Publicity Assistant at Warner Bros Television Group Interviewed by hosts Cathy Campo (formerly Netflix) and...
John Brahan & Cathy Campo
Ask An Assistant: Alyssa Hansen (Freeform) and Hannah Ascheim (Lionsgate)
Alyssa Hansen Executive Assistant, Current Programming & Development, Freeform Television & Hannah Ascheim Executive Assistant, EVP &...
Rachel Jarrot


Ask a Former Assistant (Mara Huberman, Citizen)
Mara Huberman, Social Media Manager, Citizen App Interviewed by: Caleb Ewing, Finishing Coordinator at Framework Studio Hi Mara– I’m...
Caleb Ewing
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