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401 - Founder of Entertainment Business School Kaia Alexander - Working with Garry Shandling, What Development Execs Buy, Building Your Filmmaking "Wolf Pack" and the Art of Pitching


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In this episode, Kaia Alexander, the founder and CEO of the Entertainment Business School, joins the MAKE IT Podcast to discuss the importance of building a "wolf pack" in the film industry, the value of film school, and the role of a career coach for filmmakers. Kaia shares insights from her own experiences as a development executive and mentor, highlighting the significance of confidence, professionalism, and the business side of the creative process.


Key Topics Covered:

  • Kaia’s background as a development executive and her mentorship by comedian Gary Shandling
  • The concept of a "wolf pack" and its importance in the film industry
  • The advantages filmmakers should bring to the table, including film school degrees, real-world experience, and curiosity
  • The role of development executives and what they look for in projects
  • Bridging the gap between creativity and professionalism as a filmmaker



Products, software, websites, people, and places mentioned in the podcast:


- Entertainment Business School

- Kaia Alexander

- "Written in the Ashes" (Kaia's award-winning novel)

- Hollywood Wolf Pack podcast

- Gary Shandling

- Roy London

- Sharon Stone

- Brad Pitt

- Antioch University

- Chris Haley and his book "When Did I Know I Was Black?"

- MAKE IT x Cotton Bureau (Tees, Hoodies, Hats, and Crewnecks)

- Indie Insights Newsletter

- Chris's Blue Sky (social media platform)



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