producers

‘Stranger Things’ EP on What Actors Need to Understand About Producing

As executive producer and frequent director of Netflix’s “Stranger Things,” Shawn Levy knows the ins and outs of producing a hit—and how to get cast on one.

Jessica Biel on ‘The Sinner,’ Her Bombed ‘Frozen’ Audition + Why Her Career Needed a ‘Kick in the Ass’

After two decades onscreen, Golden Globe nominee Jessica Biel is ready for her career’s next big chapter.

1 Tip for Finding Success as a Female Filmmaker

“Incredibles 2” producer Nicole Grindle reflects on her years in the animation industry and offers advice to other women looking to get a foothold in Hollywood.

How This Netflix Star Got Her Big Break Using Backstage

Sami Gayle of CBS’ “Blue Bloods” and Netflix’s “Candy Jar” speaks with Backstage about her early career, her advice to other actors, and what it was like working with her brother on her latest feature film.

An Indie Film Writer-Director-Producer on Deciding Which Role to Take in the Filmmaking Process

“The House of Tomorrow” producer Tarik Karam talks about adapting a novel for the screen, what a producer does during filmmaking, and what to know about becoming a producer yourself.

‘The Shape of Water’ Takes Top 2018 PGA Award

The Producers Guild of America honored the best of their profession Jan. 20 in Los Angeles, recognizing “The Handmaid’s Tale,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “Black Mirror,” and “Get Out.”

1 Thing ‘Walking Dead’ + ‘Falling Water’ EP Gale Anne Hurd Looks for in Actors

“I don’t care how good someone is—if they have an attitude, they’re not going to work on my shows,” says Gale Anne Hurd. She speaks with Backstage about “Falling Water” Season 2 and more.

Want to Be a Broadway Producer? Consider Producing Corporate Events First

There is one segment of the industry that’s rarely discussed, even though it should be: corporate meetings and events.

‘Jumanji’ Producer on How Actors Can Leverage Their Platform

Being an actor in 2017 is a vastly different job than it was in 1980. Producer Dany Garcia shares advice she gave to her producing partner Dwayne Johnson on how actors can branch out.

How to Get a Film Crew Job

There’s a lot of information out there regarding the best ways to get jobs in front of the camera, but what about everyone who wants to work behind the scenes?