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    Angle on Producers with Carolina Groppa

    ANGLE ON PRODUCERS spotlights producers from all corners of the entertainment industry to demystify the age old question: “What exactly does a producer do?”. Join Emmy nominated producer Carolina Groppa as she gives you an honest glimpse into what it’s like to walk in our shoes.

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    Latina Executives Leading Hollywood | Roundtable Discussion with Erika Kennair, Sonia Gambaro, and Rocio Melara Oct 14, 2025
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    To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we recorded a special roundtable episode to amplify three powerhouse Latina executives reshaping Hollywood:

    ✨ Erika Kennair - Head of Scripted for Mediapro Studios. Created NBC's Writers on the Verge, which helped launch many including Lauren LeFranc, showrunner of the Emmy award winning series The Penguin.

    ✨ Sonia Almanza Gambaro - Producer and President of Pollinate Entertainment. Executive Producer of Acapulco for Apple TV+

    ✨ Rocio Melara - Producer. Former executive a Lena Waithe's Hillman Grad.

    W​e get into the juicy bits of what it's like to be the only Latina in the room, authentic representation beyond stereotypes, and how ​#​LatinaSquad (shoutout Christine Davila​ 👏) is changing the game for executives across the industry.

    Tune in to this crucial conversation about power, persistence, and community.

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    Maryam Mehrtash: From Refugee to Hollywood Media Executive Sep 30, 2025
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    Delighted to share this chat with Maryam Mehrtash, an entertainment executive specializing in global marketing and brand partnerships.

    Her journey embodies the American dream - from fleeing Iran as a refugee at age two to becoming a key player behind one of the most successful streaming platform launches in recent history.

    Maryam helped traditional media companies pivot from linear to digital during the early days when digital was still treated as a "stepchild." She was part of the team at CBS Interactive that had the first-mover advantage in streaming with CBS All Access, then led the go-to-market strategy for the rebrand to Paramount Plus - all while pregnant and during one of the most pivotal moments in our industry's history.

    She brings a unique perspective on everything from the economics of peak TV to what producers should know about brand integration in storytelling. She's also a part of the vibrant Iranian diaspora in Hollywood and is on the board of Waterwell, a non-profit co-founded by Award-winning actor Arian Moayed.

    Having lived through the streaming wars from the inside, Maryam offers a front-row perspective that's invaluable for understanding where our industry has been and where it's headed.

    Tune in as we explore her journey and new role leading marketing partnerships at Disney Marvel, the complex world of brand partnerships, her Substack "This Is Not a Memo", and learn how her family's legacy drives her to greatness.

    Enjoy xx

    CG

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    Madelaine Petsch Is Here To Push Your Boundaries Sep 23, 2025
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    Madelaine Petsch has a penchant for divisive female characters.You may know her best as from her role as Cheryl Blossom in the CW's hit series Riverdale," which ran for 7 seasons.

    She's recently been evolving into one of Hollywood's most promising young producers. She's currently starring in and producing the next installment of "The Strangers" horror trilogy for Lionsgate, which hits theaters this Friday, September 26th. You can also catch her in the Amazon rom-com "Maintenance Required" on October 8th.

    In one film she's being chased by masked strangers; in the other, she's running from love.

    It was exciting to catch Madelaine in these early days of her shift into producing, especially when so many are skeptical of that leap. She's refreshingly candid about the brutal realities of fame—death threats, having her address posted online, and the strategic decision to delete her entire YouTube channel after millions of views.

    We explore how her South African immigrant parents shaped her work ethic, why she's drawn to complex female characters, and the politics of producer credits.

    And yes, before you ask—she can change your brake pads.

    xx

    CG

    "HIM" Producer Jamal Watson - "I Started Making Films to Figure Out How Not to Die" Sep 17, 2025
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    Jamal Watson's journey from South Central to Hollywood executive exemplifies the power of storytelling to transform lives. After finding inspiration in film during his youth, he started at Sony Pictures as a tour guide in 2003, building industry connections that would prove invaluable.

    His career accelerated through roles at Deluxe Film Services and a pivotal 2010 internship at Overbrook Entertainment, where he spent a decade rising from intern to Vice President. During this time, he produced acclaimed projects including "SPRINTER" (ABFF winner, African Academy Award nominee), "HALA" (Sundance and TIFF selection), Disney's "ALADDIN," and Netflix's "AMEND."

    At Monkeypaw Productions, Watson continued championing diverse voices through projects like the "SCARE TACTICS" reboot and upcoming film "HIM", which opens in theaters on September 19th. He also launched a music label imprint with Interscope Records, expanding his influence across entertainment sectors.

    Jamal's trajectory demonstrates how passion for storytelling, combined with strategic relationship-building and unwavering dedication, can create pathways to success in Hollywood's competitive landscape.

    Hope you takeaway as much as I did!

    xx

    cg

    A Piece of Paradise with Sterling K Brown Sep 12, 2025
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    Sterling K. Brown is a three-time Emmy winner known for "This Is Us," "The People v. O.J. Simpson," and "Paradise." While the entertainment industry celebrates overnight success stories, Sterling's decade-plus journey reveals that sustainable careers are built on preparation, patience, and authentic relationships.

    We met in 2021 on the set of "Honk for Jesus, Save Your Soul," written, directed, and produced by Adamma Ebo. The film stars Regina Hall and Sterling as a megachurch pastor and first lady attempting to rebuild their congregation following a major scandal. It marked Sterling's first time stepping into the Executive Producer role.

    Perfect timing brought us together as we head into the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards this Sunday, where Sterling is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series and Outstanding Drama Series for "Paradise." It was delightful to see him get so giddy sharing the story of his first Emmy win in 2016 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series, "The People v. O.J. Simpson."

    We dive into his advocacy for keeping productions in Los Angeles, his work championing marginalized stories through Indian Meadows Productions, and the art of the "tease."

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    Inside FilmLA's Much Needed Permitting Process Reform Sep 09, 2025
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    This week, we hear from Donna Washington, FilmLA's VP of Permit Operations.

    After the June 20th Board of Public Works hearing in Los Angeles, I was taken aback by the outrage and frustration permeating the halls of City Hall. So many folks I've grown up on set with voiced their extreme concern with the permitting process and costs in LA - one of the main blockers keeping productions from coming or staying here.

    Donna has been with FilmLA since its very beginning in 1995. She's witnessed firsthand the evolution from LA's golden era of production - when they were processing nearly 40,000 shoot days a year - to the current reality where production has dropped by 53% in just the last five years.

    While FilmLA is not the sole cause of the production exodus, it certainly has not helped. I wanted to invite Donna on to address this criticism head-on and discuss the misconceptions about who sets what fees, Film LA's 17-point plan to streamline the permitting process, and how FilmLA actually functions compared to film commissions in other states.

    This isn't about pointing fingers - it's about understanding the system, identifying the problems, and working together on solutions. Because as Donna puts it, FilmLA doesn't exist if the industry doesn't exist. And right now, with a 400% uptick in applications following California's increased tax incentives, we're at a critical moment that could determine the future of filmmaking in Los Angeles.

    This impacts all of us and requires all of us to work towards a solution.

    The Fight to Keep Hollywood in Hollywood Sep 02, 2025
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    Six months ago, Stay in LA co-founders Sarah Adina Smith and Alexandra Pechman came on the show to explain why their grassroots movement was desperately needed to keep film production in Los Angeles.

    Since then, they've racked up a good amount of wins —from helping secure California's $750 million tax incentive to advocating for permitting reform across LA County.

    Today we're joined by two other leaders driving this coalition: showrunner and co-founder Noelle Stehman, and social impact producer Kate Holguin. We break down their wins, setbacks, and what's next in the battle for Hollywood's future.

    But as both guests make clear, the wins so far are just the beginning. As Noelle puts it: "If we don't continue to put pressure on policymakers and studio execs... the industry is going to continue to disappear and deteriorate."

    Adria Arjona Pivots into Producing Aug 26, 2025
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    Kicking off the new season with the spirited Adria Arjona for what was, incredibly, her first solo podcast ever. As someone whose face is literally on billboards outside my place currently, I found this fact both shocking and oddly kismet.

    It's a special treat to share this unexpected and refreshing punk rock side of her with you all. What you'll discover about Adria is that beyond being gorgeous – which, obviously – she's a dynamic, perceptive citizen of the world with a penchant for doing "bad things." And I mean that in the best possible way. She's the kind of person who makes you immediately start plotting how to become her best friend.

    Born in Puerto Rico, half Guatemalan, raised in Mexico, and shaped by a nomadic childhood following her father Ricardo Arjona on tour – one of the best-selling Latin American artists of all time – Adria learned early that home isn't a place, it's found in people and rituals. A lesson that serves her well in an industry that keeps her constantly moving between London, LA, and everywhere in between.

    There are SO many gems here, but a few that really stayed with me is how selling merch on her dad's tours taught her the art of hustling, a career-changing audition failure, and how producing has changed her as an actor for the better.

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    Jennifer Lafleur: The Duplass Brothers Indie Darling Aug 19, 2025
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    Today, we are joined by actor and producer Jennifer LaFleur. She was recently in the HULU original film THE DROP and, just this past weekend, the psychological horror film she also co-produced, BIRTHRITE, directed by Ross Partridge.

    In a blast from the past, Jen and I met in 2011 on the set of a feature film where I was shadowing the producer. It's a gentle reminder of how much the path zigs and zags.

    During our chat, Jen shares how she turned her Massachusetts hometown into a movie set for her latest film BIRTHRITE, why the Duplass Brothers' "you are the cavalry" philosophy changed her career, and what her ER doctor father taught her about perspective when film locations fall through days before shooting.

    Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker, working parent, or anyone trying to build something meaningful, Jen's story offers practical wisdom about creating opportunities, leveraging what you already have, and showing up as your best self - because you never know when a brief encounter will change your life years later.

    BIRTHRITE is playing in limited theaters in Los Angeles now!

    August Updates + New Season! Aug 11, 2025
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    Monday vibes got you down? Let's flip that energy! 🎬

    We are gearing up to launch a new season of the show, but in the meantime, I wanted to share what I've been up to behind the scenes. We've been focused on elevating all across the board--from our content, to our vibrant new set by Sara Silkwood (https://www.sarasilkwood.me/), and intentional community engagement.

    After 6 years of a mostly solo podcasting hustle, I'm finally ready to share what's been happening behind the scenes—from our incredible Summer Cafecito series to landing at a Hollywood soundstage where Lucille Ball once walked.

    This summer was filled with elevation: Cannes Film Festival, new studio, growing team, and big plans ahead. Plus the real talk about funding this passion project solo while building something sustainable for our creative community.

    Subscribe for more behind-the-scenes and creative industry real talk ✨

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