The Executive Producer In Action

The Executive Producer In Action
During a Taping of "Speechless"

How Can a 21-Year-Old Be an Executive Producer?

Easy: by wanting to be one for the longest time. Producing is definitely one of my strengths: I love to multi-task, manage, delegate, create and stick to deadlines, and effectively communicate. I also enjoy being creative and working with others.


One day, I want to write and produce my own sitcom. If I could learn how to be a competent director, I'd do that as well. I love comedy because I love making people laugh and enabling them to poke fun of their own idiosyncrasies; Lord knows I have a lot of them! I also dream of working with my classmates because I had the chance to work with some of the most talented casting directors, technical directors, writers, producers, stage managers, audio, and post-production personnel. At the same time, I am awed by the professionals who work out in Hollywood and hope to meet and work with some of the industry's best people.


I'm ready to take charge and conquer the world of television. Hollywood, here I come!


Saturday, March 27, 2010

What Do I Want Out of Life?

The first things that come to mind: happiness and success

Money always comes to the forefront of this conversation. I don't want to come across as greedy, but ideally, I'd like to live comfortably. If I play my cards right, I could be a millionaire in just a few years! My parents constantly stress that this won't happen unless I work hard, apply myself, be persistent, etc. As much as I hate hearing it over and over again, it's so true. It's very possible for me to live my dreams; I just have to act on my ambitions.

So what is it that I want to be? Two words: Executive Producer. Of what, you ask? Situation comedies. As cliche as this is, laughter really is the best medicine. I constantly argue that no matter what situation people are in, whether they are having the time of their lives or experiencing the worst day/week/month/year ever, a little comedy can go a long way--especially if it's done RIGHT. My gripe with modern sitcoms (except for a select few) is that they cater to crude humor. Sure, sex is funny, but only in moderation. I don't think explicitness is always necessary to make something funny. Implication, on the other hand, usually works. It comes down to stellar writing, awesome acting, and incredible directing (not to mention a generous budget and an outstanding line producer).

I'm still trying to figure out my premise, but mark my words, it'll be the funniest sitcom ever--at least, that's the goal.

Where does happiness come in? Simple: enjoying what I do, loving the people I'm with, and caring for the people who mean so much to me (i.e. friends, family, and hopefully sometime soon, a girlfriend/wife). No matter how tired I'm am, if I can wake up everyday smiling, I know I'm doing the right thing. If I can make people laugh on a daily basis, then I know I've done my job.

I'm so excited to make all of this a reality.

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