​Accomplished ​P​roducer Mary Jane Skalski ​reveals the essential nature of mentorship with emerging ​P​roducer Natalie Qasabian​.​
Key Insights
  • Expose yourself to all parts of the filmmaking process to expand your craft.
  • Fake it ‘til you make it; if you don’t know how to do something, find a way to learn.
  • Stick with a project through its sale to a distributor – this protects your work and is great experience for future projects.

Mary Jane Skalski
Producer
Mary Jane Skalski began her career at Good Machine where she worked on the early films of Ang Lee, Ed Burns, and Nicole Holofcener. more...
Natalie Qasabian
Producer
Natalie Qasabian graduated from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts in 2014 and in 2016 she premiered JOIN THE CLUB, a short film she produced at Sundance. more...
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