What you get.

The Network.

Discussion

As the private network of the world's leading independent studios, FORUM is a continuing education community of 300+ studio founders. Together we share, learn, and grow our creative businesses.

Roundtables

Each week, I lead live discussions where members process every conceivable topic related to running a strong studio or production company.

Replay Library

Missed a live event? Watch past sessions at your convenience.

Elite Resources.

Accelerators

Each quarter, I lead members through a 6-12 week advanced business course. Our current accelerator is THE SALESKEEPING™ SESSIONS with agent Carolyn Hill.

Resident Experts

Every 90 days, a new batch of Resident Experts take up residence inside FORUM where members enjoy special access and advice. Our current lineup:
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• THE EXECUTIVE PRODUCER with Rebecca Olson
• WORKING BRAND-DIRECT with Kevin Rapp
• NEW BIZ with Michael Sterling
• OPERATIONS with Cherish Edwards
• PUBLIC RELATIONS with Kristien Brada

Studios United

Imagine big brands bringing projects right to your doorstep without pitching, bidding, or negotiating. Studios United is replacing the RFP with the RWA.

Open exclusively to FORUM and FORUM+ members. Currently in startup mode. See https://studios-united.com.

FORUM+

Accelerators All-Access Pass

Don't want to wait? Enjoy access to all accelerators year-round.

Biweekly Office Hours

FORUM+ members and I convene regularly to work on their businesses. No topic is off limits, no appointment necessary.

Quarterly Review & Planning

Every 90 days you and I meet privately to review the previous quarter as well as plan the quarter ahead.

Priority Support & Feedback

Enjoy special access to me and my support team.

The story.

[01]

The challenge.

These days it seems like everyone has launched a studio.
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Launching is one thing. But running a studio – that is a strong, resilient business – is quite another.

[02]

The journey.

Unlike consultants who have never run a studio or production company, I ran Impossible Pictures for 20 years. So I've lived the life you're now living. Many times I have experienced that thrill of victory and agony of defeat.

[03]

The lonely road.

There's no better life than helming a creative company.

But as much as we love running our businesses, it can be a lonely road; years of toiling, making it up as you go, wondering how everyone else does it.

[04]

The support you need.

This is why I created FORUM as the private network I wish I had when I was running my studio: a safe space where accomplished creative leaders are encouraging – and pushing – each other in ways no one else can.

[05]

For founders, by founders.

To ensure FORUM fulfills its mission, these exceptional founders serve as its advisory Council:

• Amanda Russell, Co-Founder/CD at Cream
• Andre Foster, Co-Founder/ECD at First Fight
• Carolyn Hill, Production Exec/Biz Dev Agent
• Eric Singer, Partner/EP at Coupe Studios
• Martín Schurmann, Owner/ECD at Váscolo
• Ricardo Roberts, Co-Founder/EP at BIEN
• Robb Wagner, Founder at Stimulated-Inc.
• Ryan Summers, CD at Spillt
• Sarah Ward, Co-Founder/EP at The Frame Theory

Not the biggest. The best.

During the pandemic, I built a large community. But its focus on bringing in new members took energy away from what mattered most: existing members.

That's why I limit FORUM memberships. So it can be great.
Staying small incentivizes me and my team to invest all our energy into paying members.

What you can expect: after completing your application, you will register for an upcoming Orientation Session.

I look forward to personally welcoming you into FORUM.

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Note: fee increase coming 1 January 2025.

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THE NETWORK

Discussion

Roundtables: 1 per quarter

Replay Library

FUSE invitations

ELITE RESOURCES

Quarterly Accelerator

Resident Experts

Studios United

JOEL DIRECT ACCESS

Biweekly Office Hours

Quarterly Review & Planning

Priority Support & Feedback

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GROWING

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THE NETWORK

Discussion

Weekly Roundtables

Replay Library

FUSE invitations

ELITE RESOURCES

Current Accelerator

Resident Experts

Studios United

JOEL DIRECT ACCESS

Biweekly Office Hours

Quarterly Review & Planning

Priority Support & Feedback

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ADVANCING

FORUM+

USD 995 quarterly

Discounted annual rate available

THE NETWORK

Discussion

Weekly Roundtables

Replay Library

Priority FUSE invitations

ELITE RESOURCES

Accelerators All-Access Pass

Resident Experts

Studios United

JOEL DIRECT ACCESS

Biweekly Office Hours

Quarterly Review & Planning

Priority Support & Feedback

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Details subject to change. Forum Lite free for a limited time. FORUM and FORUM+ currently at capacity, new applicants may be added to the waitlist. As of 1 January 2025, FORUM will be USD 595 quarterly and FORUM+ will be USD 1195 quarterly.

FORUM™

What you get.

The Network.

Elite Resources.

FORUM+

The story.

The challenge.

The journey.

The lonely road.

The support you need.

For founders, by founders.

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Note: fee increase coming 1 January 2025.

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