The Stories Behind What Went Wrong

We often celebrate the films that make it to the screen, but what about the ones that never do?In this episode of The Story Seat, we sit down with Alan Katz—writer, producer, podcaster, and storyteller—to explore the unexpected stories behind creativity, failure, rejection, and success. From his work in television and film to creating The How NOT To Make A Movie Podcast, Alan has spent decades discovering that some of the most fascinating stories happen behind the scenes.We talk about unfinished projects, creative disasters, lessons from failure, the unpredictable nature of Hollywood, and what decades of storytelling have taught Alan about success and meaningful conversations.Because sometimes, the stories of what went wrong aren't failures at all—they're the stories that teach us the most.