Greetings, Stage 32 Community!
I am so incredibly pleased to introduce myself to you as the new Executive Liaison! I have already hit the ground running, and I am so excited to help our amazing staff bring even more fantastic mentors, educators, and execs to you guys, the Community! This team wakes up every day trying to provide the most positive and productive experience to each and every one of our members, and I want you to know that I share in that dedication.
I have been working with Stage 32 as an executive and educator for a decade now, starting with my first webinar back in 2014. Since then, I’ve provided services like pitch sessions, consultation calls, and more, and I have enjoyed every minute of it. I developed a great working relationship with RB and Amanda over those years, and when they asked me to join this top-notch staff as the Executive Liaison, needless to say, I jumped at the opportunity!
One of THE most exciting parts of this new job is being the host of the weekly Writers Room Webcasts. You have no idea how stoked I am! We’re going to have some fun in these coming weeks and months. We have so many excellent guests lined up, so please be ready to talk about writing, movies, TV, and all of the things we love to talk about. It’s who we are, right??
I’m a producer by trade, having worked as both a studio executive and an independent producer, while also working at times as a writer and a director. But producing is what I do, both on the creative development and physical production fronts. All in, I have been in film & television for nearly 30 years now, working in all types of genres and all kinds of budget ranges.
The first eight years were spent at Miramax/Dimension films starting in 1997, both in their New York office and beginning in 2003 in their Los Angeles offices. I became a production executive in 2000 on the Dimension Films side, working on such franchises as Halloween, Hellraiser, Scream, The Crow, Highlander, as well as appearing on Season 3 of Project Greenlight on Bravo, which documented the production of the film Feast. I even had the good fortune to work on early iterations of Dr. Strange and Werewolf By Night.
In 2005, I moved to a job at Sony Screen Gems on the Sony lot in Culver City, serving as their Senior Vice President of Production & Development. During my tenure at that company, I worked on successful sequels to Vacancy and 30 Days of Night, as well as a diverse slate of films including the remake of Straw Dogs, the Academy Award-nominated Country Strong, and the ensemble holiday comedy This Christmas.
After the Sony era, I co-founded a fully financed independent genre label called Revolver Picture Company (named after the seminal album by The Beatles) along with my business partner at the time, Kelly Wagner Osborne. Revolver produced four films in its four-year tenure: Haunt, with Jacki Weaver and Ione Skye, the award-winning Beneath with Jeff Fahey (both released by IFC Midnight in 2014); and The Devil’s Backbone, Texas, released by Fox Digital Studios in 2015. Revolver’s last feature, entitled Pet, starred Dominic Monaghan, Ksenia Solo, and Jeannette McCurdy and premiered at the SXSW Film Festival in 2016. It was released by Samuel Goldwyn Films in 2016. The company also co-financed and co-produced three seasons of the YouTube Red Original Series Fight of the Living Dead, a horror reality game show, and yes you read that correctly.
From 2017 - 2020, I was a freelance producer and worked on two seasons of the series The Real Bros of Simi Valley for Facebook Watch, as well as season one of the short-form series Mr. Mom for MGM and VUDU.
In 2021 and 2022, I served as the Head of Production for the feature startup studio/streaming platform CreatorPlus. CreatorPlus produced, financed, and released two features: Jane, starring Madelaine Petsch, Chloe Bailey, and Melissa Leo, and Diamond in the Rough, both released in 2022. I also had the privilege of executive producing a slate of five short films as part of CreatorPlus’ Flip the Script Short Film Program.
Most recently, I worked at Yale Entertainment as their Head of Production. While there, I produced four films – Bucky F*cking Dent, written, directed by, and starring David Duchovny; All You Need is Blood, with Mena Suvari; The Fog of War with John Cusack and Mira Sorvino; and Barron’s Cove, starring Garrett Hedlund, Stephen Lang, Brittany Snow, and Hamish Linklater.
I mentioned above about having worked as a writer and a director. I had the pleasure of doing so on three short films: Primrose Lane, Jezebel, and Spectres. Primrose played at festivals such as the Seattle International Film Festival and the Telluride Horror Show and won Honorable Mention at the Nashville Film Festival. Jezebel played the Telluride Horror Show as well and won Best Actress at NYC Fright Fest and Best Short Film at the Los Angeles Thriller Film Festival. Spectres had a successful festival run including stops at the Austin Under the Stars Festival (where it won Best Editing) and the Nightmares Film Festival. Jezebel premiered on Gunpowder + Sky’s ALTER channel on YouTube to amazing feedback and has nearly 3.5 million views and climbing.
But even after all these years, I’m not very far from that geeky kid waaaaaay back in the 1980s in suburban Maryland. My younger brother and I were just a couple of lucky dudes with a video camera, and we honed our craft creating slasher films and sci-fi epics in our backyard. Using skateboards as a dolly, keeping a boom box next to the camera mic to provide some kick-ass needle drops, we utilized all of the tricks of the trade. Now that I think about it, those movies are in my garage in a bin somewhere, might have to revisit!
Aside from my amazing children and loved ones, filmmaking is my biggest passion, my life’s work. Working with writers, directors, and so many other outstanding artisans in the process of creating provides me with so much joy, as well as a lot of stress, and at times even heartbreak. But in the end, it truly is all worth it. To work in and be a tiny, tiny footnote in this crazy business is something I take pride in. I hope to help you along in your own journey, and share some of your passion for the creative process as well. I look forward to the fun times ahead, and I hope you do as well!
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Wow! Yay You. And yes RB and Amanda are amazing! Congrats. And Rock on!
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This inspired me.
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That is music to my ears, Ricki. More inspiration to come!
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Say, Ricki, I have a message for you, and you're going to love it. Take care, now.:)
Congratulations, your profile is rich. Experience and vision for STAGE32!!
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Hi Nick - I look forward to many of your upcoming consultations or pitch sessions? -Doug
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Thank you, Nick, for being an important part of the Stage 32 staff. You bring a wealth of knowledge and information based on your career and experiences, and we, the community, are lucky to have you in our corner as we pursue our goals. I think a huge strength of yours is in how you deliver your ins...
Expand postThank you, Nick, for being an important part of the Stage 32 staff. You bring a wealth of knowledge and information based on your career and experiences, and we, the community, are lucky to have you in our corner as we pursue our goals. I think a huge strength of yours is in how you deliver your insights and suggestions, with honesty and supportiveness. I'll be co-hosting the Pitch Tank with you tonight, and I look forward to hearing your notes on what I expect to be some great pitches from our community.
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Thank YOU, John. You're such an asset to the room, and I for one love having you in the pitch tank as I'm sure everyone else does!
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Thank you, sir. Great notes last night during the pitch tank. Very informative. You are also a great asset for our community. I'm looking forward to chatting further with you and hearing about your successes. Forward progress always.
Impressive resume Nick. Glad you are part of Stage 32.
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I'm glad too, David! Thank YOU!
Thank you, Nick
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Of course, my pleasure, Wendy!
Wow, Nick! This post was breathtaking. Your passion jumps off the page! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience, and I look forward to all future interactions with you.
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Thanks, David! I'm glad the passion comes across, can't wait to continue this journey with you all!
Hi Nick, Congratulations and welcome to your new position. Your career journey sounds awesome, exciting, and inspiring. Your enthusiasm for your new position is contagious and we look forward to helping all of us on our creative journeys. Good luck!
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Not one, but two comments! Love it, Ricki! So grateful for the kind words!
We are lucky to have you on board Nick :) congratulations for your new position as Executive Liaison and excited to learn more from you. You inspire us!
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You're too kind, Sandra! I hope I can continue to inspire you all! : )
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:)) You will!
Congratulations on all your success and being the new Executive Liaison, Nick! Looking forward to the Writers' Room Webcasts!
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Thanks, Maurice! Looking forward to seeing your great posts and comments on the platform!
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You're welcome, Nick.
Thank you so much Nick for you enthusiasm and dedication. I look forward to hearing more from you.
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Thanks, Suzanne! How can one not be enthusiastic when they get to do what they love for a living! : )
What a GREAT resume, Nick! It looks like you were made for your new role at Stage 32. I'm a huge fan of the community -- and I just loaded by 84th feature script on the site. I'll look forward to seeing what you're up to. RB and staff are inspirational "leaders by example." You're in good company!
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I am absolutely in very very good company, Tom. Such an excellent group of people. And 84 scripts?? Wow! Keep it up, my friend!
Congratulations on your new position, Nick! All the best in all that you do moving forward with Stage 32!
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Thank YOU, Leonardo. Excited to be a part of this great group!
Hey there, Nick and welcome (kinda) to Stage32 and your new role, as Executive Liaison. I'm just amazed that you are able to fit all of this in! I wish you well in this new role. For those of us outside of the Writer's Room, what can we expect from you in the coming months? Oh, and it's great to see that you are a fan of The Beatles!
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First off, Geoff, how can someone not be a fan of The Beatles right?? I mean they're the greatest thing ever! As for what to expect, be ready for some really fantastic guests, I've already heard back...
Expand commentFirst off, Geoff, how can someone not be a fan of The Beatles right?? I mean they're the greatest thing ever! As for what to expect, be ready for some really fantastic guests, I've already heard back from some people who I'm super excited about. And expect some fun and positivity, I aim to be someone who will listen as well as share some (hopefully) helpful advice. We're going to have alot of good times together talking about what we all love, creativity, TV and movies!
Fantastic, Nick! Congrats on all of your success! I really do enjoy your posts and comments here on Stage32 and happy you're here for us all. Best to you and yours.
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Thank you, Linwood. I enjoy your posts and insights as well!
It's already been amazing to have you on board, Nick! I'm so glad that you're here and that you're sharing your experiences with us in the community.
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Thank you, Ashley! Happy to be here!
Congratulations, Nick, and congrats to all of us at Stage 32! It's an exciting development, and I look forward to learning more about you and your projects through the Writers Room Webcasts. Enjoy the new adventure!
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Many thanks, Marli. Looking forward to what's to come!
So glad to have you here Nick! Welcome to the team...even though you've already kind of been here for the last decade ;)
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No, Amanda, thank YOU!