In the current milieu of the entertainment industry, a pervasive quietus has settled, markedly felt in the stories of individuals who have recently been cast adrift from their network anchorage or freelancers navigating the stark reality of barren prospects. Each resume that lands on my desk is a reminder, a poignant echo of my own…
I was the first white person these kids had ever seen; at first, they were scared, and then they realized I was just a silly bald guy, and they followed me everywhere. This Village is in the northeast of the country, an hour or two north of Jos, and “Boko Haram” took some of these…
The History of Pitch Decks by “Og” Imagine, if you will, the scene: a dimly lit cave, flickering shadows cast by a modest fire, the air filled with anticipation. Og, the caveman entrepreneur, stands before the tribe, clutching a series of crudely painted rock slabs. Each slab is a prototype of the first-ever pitch deck,…
As someone who has traversed the globe, producing documentaries in over 60 countries, I have witnessed firsthand the spectrum of human experience. From the ravages of war, conflict, and violence to the critical issues of food safety and mental health, my journey has spanned the most pressing concerns of our time, including major topics like…
In this deep dive, I examine the financial challenges of film production, with a particular focus on budget overruns. In the high-stakes arena of film production, where creative aspirations soar and financial realities tether, the art of balancing the books becomes as crucial as the art of storytelling itself. As a seasoned media executive, I…
Unscripted Content: Reflections and Predictions for 2024. The television industry is at a significant juncture, experiencing transformative changes that are reshaping the landscape of how content is created, distributed, and consumed. As I delve into the current state and future prospects of unscripted television, it’s clear that the industry is navigating through a period of…
I know this may seem like a dream, but let’s stay positive and open-minded and forget about our current situation. Tomorrow can be better. The TV Journey So Far American television has been a cultural mainstay for decades, evolving from the grainy black-and-white images of the 1940s to the ultra-high-definition, on-demand programming of today. This…
What is the value of a college degree if it brings hate into your business? Since October 7th, social media, college campuses, and every main street in America have been filled with people shouting hateful speech, supporting a terrorist militant group who slaughtered 1500 innocent people in Israel. Three of these people were dear friends,…
Have you ever been curious about the first company established in the United States? The tale of the first corporation in the United States! It’s a story imbued with the ink of enterprise and the spirit of a new nation—think of it as the original startup, if you will. It goes by the name of…
The Viral Wildfire: When Rumors and Gossip Impede Disaster Relief In an era teeming with information—where facts, figures, and 280-character musings are but a screen tap away—we find ourselves entangled in a web of mixed truths and untruths. It’s as if Pandora’s Box has swung wide open, and we are not just talking about the…
