by Voyage | Nov 19, 2024 | Blog post, Entertainment Business, Presentations
Watch the 1-hr On-Demand lecture that covers current, real-world methods you can use to get your female-driven idea, screenplay, podcast, documentary or book into the market. Ilyssa Goodman who’s recent hits #FBF and CASTAWAYS have placed her at the heart of the female-led market. Here are just a few of the topics Ilyssa covers: What is a Woman-Centric Story? What genres and sub-genres does a Woman-Centric story fit into? And how they have changed over the years.What are the key elements of a good Women-Centric story? How to identify marketable Women-Centric stories in your own life.The Market – Who in Hollywood is looking for Women-Centric stories right now? Ilyssa has been making hit movies/shows (many that are female-led) for over 20 years including FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, DEMOLITION MAN, A CINDERELLA STORY, VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED, and dozens of network movies such as THE CHRISTMAS BOX and Disney faith/family hit SUMMER OF THE... read more
by Nat Mundel | Nov 14, 2024 | Entertainment Business
The Hollywood landscape is changing rapidly, and there’s never been a better time for new storytellers to make their mark.In the past, breaking into Hollywood seemed like an impossible feat, reserved for the few who managed to “know the right people” or wait for a lucky break. But the media landscape is undergoing an unprecedented shift that’s creating more opportunities than ever for fresh, diverse voices. Here’s why today might be your best chance to break into the industry.1. The Demand for Content is at an All-Time HighStreaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+ are pouring billions into original content to satisfy the voracious appetite of their audiences. They’re constantly on the lookout for fresh stories across genres, especially from voices that haven’t traditionally been represented in Hollywood. This demand means that networks and streaming giants are more willing than ever to take chances on unique, boundary-pushing projects.2. More Avenues for StorytellingThe digital age has opened up new platforms, from podcasts to independent streaming sites, allowing storytellers to showcase their work in ways that didn’t exist even five years ago. You no longer need to get a studio’s approval to reach a large audience—now, you can gain followers, build a fanbase, and generate buzz on your own. 3. Direct Connections to ProducersGone are the days when gatekeepers controlled who got to pitch to Hollywood executives. Programs like Voyage Media’s “Pitch a Producer” provide a direct link to experienced producers who are actively seeking new stories. This means you can get expert feedback, establish connections, and get your story in front of decision-makers without endless networking or waiting for an... read more
by Erik Beltz | Oct 31, 2024 | Audience, Blog post, Entertainment Business, The Expert Network
Shout out to our Voyage Clients and their new Podcasts! IN THE BLOODHosted by Ben McKenzie (Southland, Gotham). He had an alibi. He didn’t have a violent history. And it seemed almost impossible to imagine the crime could have been committed by just one man.But Ronald Trimboli’s DNA test, performed in the infancy of DNA testing, was a match. Is it possible he was innocent of the triple murder he was convicted of? IN THE BLOOD presents all the evidence, including evidence jurors were not privy to, and asks you, the audience, for your verdict. SOMEONE IS KILLING THE WOLFHOUNDSBased on a true story. A group of soldiers in Vietnam decide they need to murder their rogue lieutenant, if they’re going to make it home alive. TRAINING DAY meets PLATOON.Someone Is Killing The Wolfhounds hit #1 of all fiction podcasts on Apple Podcasts! facebook Twitter LinkedIn Archives November 2024 (2) October 2024 (3) September 2024 (2) April 2023 (1) January 2023 (1) December 2022 (1) October 2022 (1) June 2020 (1) April 2020 (1) February 2020 (1) January 2020 (1) October 2019 (1) August 2019 (1) June 2019 (1) January 2019 (1) April 2018 (1) March 2018 (1) February 2018 (1) January 2018 (1) December 2017 (1) November 2017 (1) October 2017 (2) July 2017 (4) April 2017 (1) February 2017 (1) January 2017 (1) December 2016 (1) November 2016 (1) October 2016 (1) September 2016 (2) June 2016 (1) May 2016 (1) April 2016 (1) February 2016 (3) January 2016 (1) December 2015 (2) November 2015 (1) October 2015 (2) September 2015 (2) August 2015 (2) July 2015 (1) June 2015 (1) April 2015 (1) March 2015 (1) February 2015 (2) January 2015 (3) December 2014 (2) October 2014 (1) September 2014 (3) August 2014 (3) June 2014 (2) May 2014 (5) April 2014 (3) February 2014 (1) January 2014 (1) December 2013 (1) April 2013 (1) December 2012 (1) July 2012 (1) April 2012 (2) March 2012 (2) December 2011 (1) November 2011 (3) October... read more
by Erik Beltz | Oct 29, 2024 | Audience, Blog post, Entertainment Business, The Expert Network
Featured Producers! Jordan von Haslow Previous Projects:OUR WORLDTHE LEAD WITH JAKE TAPPERWIZARDING WORLD (HARRY POTTER and FANTASTIC BEASTS)What I’m Looking For:ACTION/ADVENTURE, BIOPIC, COMEDY, DOCUMENTARY, DRAMA, FAITH-BASED, HOLIDAY, HORROR, LGBTQ+ Stories, MYSTERY, ROMANTIC COMEDY, THRILLER/SUSPENSE, TRUE CRIMEJordan von Haslow is a producer and media executive who has held leadership roles at major studios, including TimeWarner, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Entertainment One, and The Walt Disney Company. Additionally, he is a sought-after talent consultant, having engaged with clients including NBCUniversal, Film 45, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), and United Talent Agency.As the creator and showrunner of the acclaimed soap opera OUR WORLD, which was highlighted by HuffPost as a must-watch, he has proven his skill in crafting compelling narratives. Additionally, his roles have included digital production on DR. MIAMI for WeTV. Jordan’s Bio Mike Flavin Previous Projects:SUMMER OF ’84ROCKSTEADY ROWTHE WOODWhat I’m Looking For:Uplifting TRUE STORIES, ANIMATION, LIVE ACTION, LGBTQ+ and stories that follow super specific subcultures in FEATURE and TV formats.Mike Flavin most recently held the position of Senior Vice President of Development at Cartuna, an animation studio based out of Brooklyn. While there, he sold projects to UCP, 20th Studios, YouTube Red, and Westbrook Studios while also producing Cartuna’s anime short KEVIN! Before diving into animation, he brought in and set up an episodic rebooting of THE WOOD with Gunpowder & Sky, which went to pilot in 2022.In addition, Mike produced SUMMER OF 84, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival as well as ROCK STEADY ROW which won the award for best feature at the 2018 Slamdance Film Festival. Mike’s Bio facebook Twitter LinkedIn Archives November 2024 (2) October 2024 (3) September 2024 (2) April 2023 (1) January 2023 (1) December 2022 (1) October 2022 (1) June... read more
by Erik Beltz | Oct 29, 2024 | Audience, Blog post, Entertainment Business, The Expert Network
Congratulations to Voyage Clients Becoming Originals! STOKER: EVOLUTION OF A VAMPIREA big congratulations to Voyage client Calvin Cherry on STOKER, a Gothic homage to Bram Stoker. Written by Ben Larned and produced by Dan Ingram, this dark and seductive tale imagines the events leading up to Dracula, as a young Bram Stoker is drawn into a dangerous commission from a real vampire.Adapted from Calvin Cherry’s novel, the team at Voyage created a pilot episode, an immersive series overview, and an elegant lookbook, which Dan will shop as a Voyage Original. Well done! THE EXTRA’S EXTRACongratulations to Voyage client Mary Haarmeyer on her project, The EXTRA’S EXTRA. Produced by Joshua Malkin, this feature comedy follows a YouTube influencer who goes undercover as an extra on a chaotic film set to rescue his quirky ex-girlfriend.A fun mix of buddy humor and romance, this story promises lots of laughs for the whole family. The Voyage team alongside Mary developed a feature screenplay and an eye-catching one-sheet together, which Joshua will now take to market as a Voyage Original. Bravo! THE HARBOR HAUNTINGVoyage is proud to congratulate Erick Ramos on his project, THE HARBOR HUNTING. Produced by Joshua Malkin and written by Sam Reilly, this Christian Drama follows a pregnant, newly single mother facing a terrifying spirit in her home.Inspired by true paranormal events, she must turn to shady paranormal investigators to confront the danger. Erick and the Voyage team crafted a compelling feature screenplay and a one-sheet, ready to be taken to market as a Voyage Original. Fantastic work! facebook Twitter LinkedIn Archives November 2024 (2) October 2024 (3) September 2024 (2) April 2023 (1) January 2023 (1) December 2022 (1)... read more
by Erik Beltz | Sep 29, 2024 | Audience, Blog post, Entertainment Business, The Expert Network
We’re excited to share some highlights with you and continue fostering an environment where great stories come to life.Thank you for being part of our journey! Voyage Media Congratulations to Voyage Clients Becoming Originals! RISE AND SHINEWe’re proud to share that the theatrical motion picture RISE AND SHINE has completed post production and has been submitted to Sundance!The film stars Rachel Bay Jones (the triple threat Emmy/Tony/Grammy-winning actor of DEAR EVAN HANDSON and YOUNG SHELDON), Danny Burstein (TOKYO VICE, JULIA) and introduces Ana Sharp, a young actor with cerebral palsy playing the lead role of Terri.Voyage produced the film alongside the non-profit Just Like You Films and Low Road Films. The film is directed by Laura Somers (RICH KIDS). The movie is based on a book, the screenplay written through Voyage, and a Voyage podcast episode. DARBY THE HORSEHats off to a Voyage client, Margaret Combs, whose project ‘Darby the Horse’ is now a Voyage Original. Margaret first approached Voyage with her original book and was paired with producer Chris Leitch and writer Jonathan Rosenthal.Together, the team crafted a poignant Family Drama Series, inspired by Margaret’s book, about a father and son, both veterans dealing with PTSD and addiction, as they seek recovery and healing through horse training on a Texas ranch. Their powerful story comes to life in a teleplay script and a series bible that Chris Leitch is now set to shop. FI THE WINNING FORMULAA shout-out is in order for Maxine Kakouris, a Voyage client whose pitch, F1 THE WINNING FORMULA, is currently being shopped by the producer Jason Cheyney.A competition reality show set in the world... read more
by Erik Beltz | Sep 25, 2024 | Audience, Blog post, Entertainment Business, The Expert Network
We’re excited to share some highlights with you and continue fostering an environment where great stories come to life.Thank you for being part of our journey! Voyage Media Congratulations to Voyage Clients Becoming Originals! RISE AND SHINEWe’re proud to share that the theatrical motion picture RISE AND SHINE has completed post production and has been submitted to Sundance!The film stars Rachel Bay Jones (the triple threat Emmy/Tony/Grammy-winning actor of DEAR EVAN HANDSON and YOUNG SHELDON), Danny Burstein (TOKYO VICE, JULIA) and introduces Ana Sharp, a young actor with cerebral palsy playing the lead role of Terri.Voyage produced the film alongside the non-profit Just Like You Films and Low Road Films. The film is directed by Laura Somers (RICH KIDS). The movie is based on a book, the screenplay written through Voyage, and a Voyage podcast episode. DARBY THE HORSEHats off to a Voyage client, Margaret Combs, whose project ‘Darby the Horse’ is now a Voyage Original. Margaret first approached Voyage with her original book and was paired with producer Chris Leitch and writer Jonathan Rosenthal.Together, the team crafted a poignant Family Drama Series, inspired by Margaret’s book, about a father and son, both veterans dealing with PTSD and addiction, as they seek recovery and healing through horse training on a Texas ranch. Their powerful story comes to life in a teleplay script and a series bible that Chris Leitch is now set to shop. FI THE WINNING FORMULAA shout-out is in order for Maxine Kakouris, a Voyage client whose pitch, F1 THE WINNING FORMULA, is currently being shopped by the producer Jason Cheyney.A competition reality show set in the world... read more
by Voyage | Apr 24, 2023 | Audience, Blog post, Entertainment Business, The Expert Network
Voyage is excited to share that we have been featured in Disrupt Magazine! Disrupt Magazine features the most innovative and exclusive success stories. The article explains the story behind Voyage CEO, Nat Mundel’s passion and thirst for adventure that drove him to the creation of Voyage Media, a platform designed to break through the traditional Hollywood barriers. See the full article here: From Passion to Disruptive Platform: The Story of Nat Mundel and Voyage – Disrupt – The Voyage Crew Congratulations to Voyage Clients Becoming Originals! PETRA – YA Action/AdventureCongratulations to Dr. Louise Liggins on her action-packed adventure feature screenplay PETRA becoming an Original. Louise worked with our Head of Originals Robert Mitas and imaginative writer Jeff Knight and turned Louise’s story into a script and treatment that is now being shopped.Logline: A young American teen, unhappy when his father’s job is transferred to Jordan, finds a mysterious artifact that may lead to miraculous power in the ancient ruins of Petra. The boy believes this to be a path back home to America, but along the way, he finds new friends, new adventures and a new home. SOUL OF A SHOEMAKER – True, Biopic/DramaShout out to Susan Cork who came to Voyage with her gripping novel and worked with producer Denise Carlson and writer Ellie Jepperson to adapt it into a feature screenplay and treatment through our B2S program. SOUL OF A SHOEMAKER is now a Voyage Original and has been taken to market.Logline: Fleeing oppression and danger in 1940s Yugoslavia, master cobble Frank Katana leaves behind his family, his true love, and everything he’s known to create a new life in Canada Featured... read more
by Voyage | Jan 19, 2023 | Blog post
Voyage has kicked off 2023 with a bang, with significant deals on two new projects! The “Borderline” podcast was scooped up for a True Crime TV Docu-Series with Bungalow Entertainment (SURVIVING JEFFREY EPSTEIN). Congrats to Voyage client and survivor Jayson Woodward… Plus, we’re pleased to announce another Voyage Client success story. Lamard Cher-Aime has signed with Buchwald and Associates for representation in all areas! Lamard developed CAPTAIN ZERO in a Voyage Professionals Program with our very own animation expert Deb Pierson. Buchwald and Voyage will partner in bringing Lamard’s extraordinary visionary project CAPTAIN ZERO, a story about a superhero dealing with real-world mental health issues, to market in 2023. Congratulations to Lamard and everyone involved with CAPTAIN ZERO! The Voyage Crew Congratulations to Voyage Clients Becoming Originals! CAPE NOME – Period Drama, Western Congratulations Neil Gordon! Neil came to Voyage with his exciting western novel about disputed gold claims in Cape Nome Alaska during the Gold Rush. Working with producer Adam Prince and writer Adam Patcher, the team developed a riveting pilot for Neil’s series and is now being taken to market. Logline: After heading to Cape Nome, Alaska in the year 1900, to seek adventure and chronicle the territory’s gold rush, rookie reporter Percy Hope finds himself enmeshed in a thicket of kidnapping, adultery, and murder that revolves around disputed gold claims and a missing patent worth millions. NEVER PREDICTABLEZ – Faith-Based Drama Congrats Tiffany Gray! Tiffany came to Voyage in April 2021 with her novel and went on to work with stellar producer Natasha Stephen and writer Danielle Mitchell in our B2S program. Together they adapted the book into a feature... read more
by Voyage | Dec 19, 2022 | Audience, Blog post
As we arrive at the end of 2022, we’d like to take a moment to reflect on the amazing milestones that we have achieved as a company and alongside our incredible storyteller-clients. From the creation of our new online community; our partnership with CAA, the most renowned agency in the world; to the just-announced new film, RISE AND SHINE, the first of many of our storyteller’s podcasts to be adapted as a movie. 2022 is a year to celebrate! Nat Mundel – Founder & CEO Latest Original Heading Into Production! Voyage Media and Just Like You Films is proud to announce that our theatrical motion picture RISE AND SHINE is slated to start production in Spring 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. This wonderful, uplifting coming-of-age tale is based on the true story of Janice and Terri Steele. Janice brought to Voyage the story of her daughter Terri, a remarkable teenager who did not allow her disability from enrolling in high school and achieving her ambitions. The film will be directed by Laura Somers (RICH KIDS). Laura is a filmmaker inspired to make movies about characters claiming their place in the world and establishing their dignity. Voyage is proud to partner with Just Like You Films, an innovative non-profit content company dedicated to spreading empathy, kindness and understanding through the power of film. Michael Stagliano wrote the screenplay. Nat Mundel and Robert Mitas will be producing through the Voyage Media banner, alongside Jen Greenstreet (Just Like You Films) and Charles Randy Wooten (Low Road Films). Voyage Partners With CAA Voyage Media is now represented by the #1 talent agency in the world,... read more
