EPISODE · Dec 17, 2021 · 40 MIN
#48 How To Become A Studio Executive at Netflix | Noelle Green
from The Practical Filmmaker · host The Practical Filmmaker
If you want to become a studio executive, how do you get started? This week we talk with Noelle Green, Executive In Charge of Production at Netflix, on her journey to becoming a studio executive. In this episode Noelle shares how she became an executive, what it’s like working at Netflix, as well as their inclusion initiatives.Noelle's filmography includes The Irishman, Bird Box, and Iron Man 2. Listen to learn how you can become an executive at a studio. Key points1:39 - How she got started2:39 - What is her role as an executive 3:44 - Difference between film and series4:20 - What's a typical day like6:20 - Getting started in the industry 8:27 - Joining a union9:22 - How to become an executive10:20 - Accounts help producers set budget11:36 - Working with independent filmmakers at Netflix12:19 - How to submit a film to Netflix12:57 - Inclusion Outreach Network (ION) at Netflix 20:34 - Diversity programs at Netflix21:26 - Favorite resources 24:44 - Netflix sharing performance numbers27:06 - Global programming 28:02 - Facing challenges 30:30 - Creating a safe set32:45 - Most challenging part of her jobLinks:Connect on InstagramConnect with the Practical FilmmakerFollow The Practical Filmmaker on InstagramWatch more episodes on YouTubeFind more filmmaking resources
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If you want to become a studio executive, how do you get started? This week we talk with Noelle Green, Executive In Charge of Production at Netflix, on her journey to becoming a studio executive. In this episode Noelle shares how she became an executive, what it’s like working at Netflix, as well as their inclusion initiatives.Noelle's filmography includes The Irishman, Bird Box, and Iron Man 2. Listen to learn how you can become an executive at a studio. Key points1:39 - How she got started2:39 - What is her role as an executive 3:44 - Difference between film and series4:20 - What's a typical day like6:20 - Getting started in the industry 8:27 - Joining a union9:22 - How to become an executive10:20 - Accounts help producers set budget11:36 - Working with independent filmmakers at Netflix12:19 - How to submit a film to Netflix12:57 - Inclusion Outreach Network (ION) at Netflix 20:34 - Diversity programs at Netflix21:26 - Favorite resources 24:44 - Netflix sharing performance numbers27:06 - Global programming 28:02 - Facing challenges 30:30 - Creating a safe set32:45 - Most challenging part of her jobLinks:Connect on InstagramConnect with the Practical FilmmakerFollow The Practical Filmmaker on InstagramWatch more episodes on YouTubeFind more filmmaking resources
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