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 points
1:39 - How she got started
2:39 - What is her role as an executive
3:44 - Difference between film and series
4:20 - What's a typical day like
6:20 - Getting started in the industry
8:27 - Joining a union
9:22 - How to become an executive
10:20 - Accounts help producers set budget
11:36 - Working with independent filmmakers at Netflix
12:19 - How to submit a film to Netflix
12:57 - Inclusion Outreach Network (ION) at Netflix
20:34 - Diversity programs at Netflix
21:26 - Favorite resources
24:44 - Netflix sharing performance numbers
27:06 - Global programming
28:02 - Facing challenges
30:30 - Creating a safe set
32:45 - Most challenging part of her job

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