#57 - Take the Big Swing: Why Great Scripts Still Win | Karim Zreik

Karim Zreik is a producer and entertainment executive who has delivered hundreds of hours of television across platforms including Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, ABC, and more. Previously as Senior Vice President of Original Programming & Production at Marvel Television, he helped establish Marvel as a major force in TV, overseeing the studio's landmark Netflix slate- including Daredevil and Jessica Jones. Earlier, at Junction Entertainment, known for the National Treasure franchise, and the Emmy-nominated Jericho. In his current deal with Amazon Studios, Karim oversees a development slate including Mass Effect, based on Electronic Arts' best-selling sci-fi video game franchise.  IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: • How to brand yourself early (and pivot later). • Lessons from 400+ episodes of Marvel Television. • What makes a script stand out in today's industry. • And why kindness is everything in Hollywood. RESOURCES: • Karim Zreik on LinkedIn WANT MORE? ✏️💥 I put together a free guide called The Rule Breaker's Guide to Finding Your Creative Voice. A brutally honest roadmap built from the lessons, mistakes, and breakthroughs I've collected as a professional writer. 👉 Get it for free at StorySeriesPodcast.com CONNECT: • Instagram • LinkedIn • YouTube