Our Core Services.

  • Transform your concept into a market-ready, fundable project

    Apply proven development expertise to get your project pitch-perfect:

    • Pitch Development: Evaluate and craft compelling narratives that resonate with decision-makers

    • Market Positioning: Identify the right platforms, audiences, and strategic timing

    • Materials Creation: Professional pitch decks and supporting materials that open doors

    • Strategic Planning: Executive Producer mindset applied to your project roadmap

    • Targeted Introductions: Leverage extensive industry relationships for the right connections

    Perfect for: Creators with developed concepts ready for the next level

  • Fresh perspective and structured creativity for teams and companies

    Drawing from years of executive experience evaluating creative concepts, facilitate brainstorms with proven methodologies:

    • Ideation Sessions: Half-day to full-day structured creativity for teams 5-100 people

    • Human-Centered Approach: Collaborative exercises that generate actionable ideas while building team cohesion

    • Format Innovation: Develop new content formats and platform strategies that stand out in crowded markets

    • Vision Clarification: Help teams identify what's possible rather than getting stuck in what's probable

    Perfect for: Companies seeking fresh creative direction or teams needing strategic breakthrough on key challenges

  • Leverage proven ability to identify exceptional content and talent

    Apply expertise from evaluating hundreds of projects annually:

    • Competition Management: Design and execute submission/selection processes

    • Jury Leadership: Serve and identify selection committees with strategic oversight

    • Programming Design: Create compelling content slates and festival programming

    • Community Building: Develop sustainable creative communities (like Nonfiction Hotlist model)

    Perfect for: Organizations launching competitions, festivals, or talent development initiatives

  • Navigate every aspect of bringing your idea to market

    Comprehensive development support from concept to execution:

    • Creative Assessment: Honest evaluation from someone who understands what works

    • Medium Optimization: Determine optimal format - documentary, series, podcast, digital

    • Expert Community Building: Marketing as community building

    • Development Strategy: Structure deals and partnerships for maximum creative control

    • Market Intelligence: Real-time insights on buyer preferences and industry trends

    Perfect for: Creators with access to compelling stories or unique subject matter

  • Strategic introductions that accelerate project development

    Facilitate meaningful professional relationships:

    • Production and Talent Partnerships: Connect with right-fit production companies, directors, producers, editors across all content formats

    • Distribution Connections: Introductions to platform executives and sales agents

    • Funding Relationships: Connect projects with appropriate investors and grants

    • International Opportunities: Bridge US creators with global distribution possibilities

    Perfect for: Established creators seeking specific industry relationships

  • Create impactful gatherings that build brands and generate business

    Design memorable experiences that drive real outcomes:

    • Panel Curation: Compelling industry conversations with strategic business goals

    • Creative Retreats: Immersive experiences that foster lasting professional connections

    • Masterclass Development: Educational programming that positions brands as thought leaders

    • Corporate Innovation Programs: Custom workshops combining creativity with business strategy

    • Community Events: Replicable programming that builds ongoing engagement

    • Wine Events: In partnership with Wine Ideas

    Perfect for: Brands and organizations seeking to establish thought leadership and community