Behind every hit TV show and blockbuster movie are a thousand shelved projects that’ll never see the light of day. As creatives, we put a lot of heart, time, and energy into our work without the promise of a return on our efforts.
Danny Rose is a content creator and producer whose decorated IMDb page might have you fooled. Having produced huge hits like Scrubs, Cougar Town, and Scorpion (just to name a few), Danny has rightfully earned his title as a television producing powerhouse. In today’s episode, Danny shares his road to success and the rejections he’s faced along the way. Danny discusses his determination for inventive storytelling and sharing his ideas with the world – even if the project falls through in the end. He shares his thoughts on why collaboration is where the real creative magic happens, and how his rejection from USC opened all the right doors even though it wasn’t the ones he initially hoped for.
As creatives, we aren’t strangers to rejection. But Danny’s story is proof that every setback is just another step in the right direction. Find validation, comfort, and entertainment in Danny’s story as he chats about the exploration of creativity, the power of collaboration, and how a wild drive down the Florida Keys with Mia Farrow and Paul Mazursky settled his confusion about pursuing his college degree.
CLOSER LOOK & TAKEAWAYS
- Danny’s pitching pro-tip: how to invite executives into the conversation
- How to use your agent to network and get meetings with actors, writers, and producers
- Danny’s #1 advice for creatives: never stop exploring
- Danny’s introduction to the world of entertainment as a PA in feature films
- How Mia Farrow and Paul Mazursky settled the debate for him: continue with college or quit and pursue your dreams?
- How a rejection from USC’s film school opened the right doors
- The storytelling thread: How collaborations with writers, influencers, and actors strengthen a great idea
- Successes in failures: A behind the scenes look
Watch the uncut behind-the-scenes video of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca
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