EPISODE · Jul 20, 2020 · 1H 2M
Stan Brooks - From the Mailroom to Hollywood Producer & Director
from Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industry · host Michelle Simone Miller
Stan Brooks is a talented and highly regarded film and television producer and director. He has produced more than 70 films for film and television since 1989, some going on to be nominated and win Emmys. In this episode, we discuss his first job in the industry, working in the mailroom at a company called Filmways. He explains his incredible subsequent journey to becoming a Producer and now, Director. In this episode, we talk about: His transition from AFI (American Film Institute) to the “real world." The simple and memorable advice his grandfather gave him before his first job. How a tiny film "Perfect Sisters" turned into a successful teen thriller with an Oscar winning cast His involvement in the making of Oscar winning “Rain Man.” Why he got unapproved 3x in a row to direct his first film An incredible story regarding the screening of the film “Submerged” at the White House. Thoughts about filming during this time. His charitable organization, The Hollywood Indies Little League Foundation. Directing 2 episodes of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Resources: IMBD: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0112253/ Stan & Deliver Website: https://www.stananddeliver.com/about Recommends seeing Searching for Allison Porchnik by Jason Ensler https://ensemble.brandeis.edu/hapi/v1/contents/permalinks/Pg65Qes9/view Subscribe, Rate and Review Mentors on the Mic on Apple Podcasts Recommendation: If you like this episode, check out Episode 1.14 with Producer/Director/CEO of Deacon Media, Damon Lee. Host: Instagram: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneMiller Twitter: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneM Website: www.michellesimonemiller.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/24mmichelle
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Stan Brooks is a talented and highly regarded film and television producer and director. He has produced more than 70 films for film and television since 1989, some going on to be nominated and win Emmys. In this episode, we discuss his first job in the industry, working in the mailroom at a company called Filmways. He explains his incredible subsequent journey to becoming a Producer and now, Director. In this episode, we talk about: His transition from AFI (American Film Institute) to the “real world." The simple and memorable advice his grandfather gave him before his first job. How a tiny film "Perfect Sisters" turned into a successful teen thriller with an Oscar winning cast His involvement in the making of Oscar winning “Rain Man.” Why he got unapproved 3x in a row to direct his first film An incredible story regarding the screening of the film “Submerged” at the White House. Thoughts about filming during this time. His charitable organization, The Hollywood Indies Little League Foundation. Directing 2 episodes of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Resources: IMBD: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0112253/ Stan & Deliver Website: https://www.stananddeliver.com/about Recommends seeing Searching for Allison Porchnik by Jason Ensler https://ensemble.brandeis.edu/hapi/v1/contents/permalinks/Pg65Qes9/view Subscribe, Rate and Review Mentors on the Mic on Apple Podcasts Recommendation: If you like this episode, check out Episode 1.14 with Producer/Director/CEO of Deacon Media, Damon Lee. Host: Instagram: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneMiller Twitter: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneM Website: www.michellesimonemiller.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/24mmichelle
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