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...
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 December 2024 (2) 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...
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 December 2024 (2) November 2024 (2) October 2024 (3) September 2024 (2) April 2023 (1) January 2023 (1) December 2022 (1) October...
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 December 2024 (2) November 2024 (2) October 2024 (3) September 2024 (2) April 2023 (1) January 2023 (1)...
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...
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...
