Inside Creative Labs
Where Dreams Meet Industry Giants
Creative Labs is breaking down the walls between aspiring creators and Hollywood's top professionals. These aren't typical "success story" sessions. The professionals showing up to Creative Labs are sharing the real stuff—the failures, the pivots, the moments of doubt, and the strategies that actually worked.
Because here's what they know: The traditional gatekeepers of Hollywood wisdom are becoming irrelevant. The next generation of creators—film fans, career changers, production companies, TikTokers, YouTubers—are learning directly from the source, bypassing outdated systems and building relationships that matter.
Creative Labs represents something bigger than mentorship. It's career strategy disguised as conversation, giving you the insider perspective that used to take years—and serious connections—to access.
The result? Students aren't just learning about the industry. They're becoming part of it, one authentic conversation at a time.
What Makes Creative Labs Different?
Forget stuffy masterclasses or impersonal webinars. These aren't lectures—they're conversations. Real, raw discussions where industry veterans share the strategies, setbacks, and breakthrough moments that shaped their careers.
What you'll walk away with:
The actual roadmap these pros used to break through
Actionable advice you can implement immediately
A deeper understanding of creative careers you never knew existed
Walk away with a relationship with an industry professional
Why does this matter? Because in an industry built on relationships and insider knowledge, Creative Labs gives you direct access to the people behind the art you admire.
The Sessions That Are Changing Careers
From 300 Rejections to Hollywood Gold
The Hate You Give - Angie Thomas
Before The Hate U Give conquered bestseller lists and lit up movie screens, Angie Thomas was just another writer facing rejection after rejection—over 300 of them. But something shifted when key industry players finally saw her vision.
In her Creative Lab session, Thomas doesn’t just talk about perseverance—she breaks down the exact moment everything changed: how the right director, screenwriter, and lead actor transformed her manuscript from “another no” to “greenlight.”
The revelation? Sometimes it’s not about changing your work—it's about finding the people who already see its power.
The Art of Building Worlds
COMING SOON - Oct 15th
EPISODE 2: Behind the Scenes with hBO’s Production Design with Kay Lee
Ever walked into a character's bedroom on screen and felt like you knew them instantly? That's the magic of production design, and Kay Lee is one of its masters. From the neon-soaked bedrooms of Euphoria to the authentic streets of Insecure, she creates environments that bring stories to life.
But here’s what most people don’t know: production designers don’t just decorate sets—they’re visual storytellers who collaborate with directors and cinematographers to shape every single thing the camera captures.
In her Creative Lab, Lee will pull back the curtain on one of Hollywood’s most creative—and criminally overlooked—career paths. For students exploring their options, it’s like discovering a secret door in the industry.
When Hair Becomes Character
COMING SOON - November
EPISODE 3: Sinners, Atlanta - The Craft of Hair Design with Shunika Terry Jennings
On sets like Atlanta, Sinners, and The Matrix Resurrections, hair isn't just styling—it's storytelling. Hair designer Shunika Terry has mastered the art of using every strand to reveal character, culture, and narrative depth.
Leading a hair department means more than knowing techniques—it’s about collaborating with directors, managing creative teams, and designing looks that carry emotional weight.
Shunika's Creative Lab session will reveal how traditional hairstyling skills can open unexpected doors in TV and film production—turning passion into a powerhouse career most people never see coming.
Don't wait for Hollywood to notice you. Join the creators who are building their networks now.
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