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Take 9 - John Zaozirny, President of Bellevue Productions

Take 9 - John Zaozirny, President of Bellevue Productions

FromScreaming into the Hollywood Abyss


Take 9 - John Zaozirny, President of Bellevue Productions

FromScreaming into the Hollywood Abyss

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Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Jan 27, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

We talk to writer-turned-manager John Zaozirny, President of Bellevue Productions.He talks about his move from writing to management, stories of firing and being fired and why he loves the industry.John talks about being fired even when he has created success for his clients, the slow death of projects and the need to be careful with overnight success.He explains why he tries to help new writers brace for failure, how he does pastoral care for his talent ('more nurse than doctor') and the importance of setting expectations.A candid discussion about the highs and lows of Hollywood from a manager's perspective.
Released:
Jan 27, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Behind the glitz and glamor, Hollywood can be brutal. For every success, there are many more rejections and failures. Screaming into the Hollywood Abyss explores that world and each week a new guest will talk about dealing with rejection, failure and adversity in the entertainment industry. Writer Noah Evslin and podcaster Dan Rutstein ask the questions.