He tried to avoid it. It ended up being the best decision of his career.

Hi everyone,This week on The Hollywood Makers, Natalia Green brings us a conversation for anyone who has ever felt that Hollywood is changing faster than they can keep up, and wondered where they fit in.She sits down with Alex Falcon, who works on the development side of the industry, for an honest and often funny look at what development really is, and how you get there when every entry-level job seems to ask for experience you don’t have yet. Alex’s path was far from straight. He talks about a first job with unbelievable timing, a place he swore he’d never work, and the moment he realized there was a side of filmmaking he hadn’t known about in film school.Along the way, he takes us behind the scenes of how stories get found before they become household names, what happens between falling in love with a project and actually getting it made, and how you protect what makes a story special when a room full of people has opinions about it. You’ll also hear why a quiet moment at a production company isn’t always good news, and how someone who watches and reads for a living knows when to switch it all off.My favorite part is when they talk about relationships. Everyone says “network,” but Alex admits he struggled with it, and what he says about reaching out and asking “why not?” might change how you think about your next coffee. They also get into why even people who love this industry need a life outside of it, which felt like a good reminder for all of us to take care of our well-being while chasing success.Whether you’re starting out or have been in the business for years, I think you’ll enjoy this look at how film and TV projects actually get made. I hope it leaves you with something to take back to your own path…Subscribe for free to get new posts from Rx MEDIA + CULTURE on the evolution of media and tech, and their impact on our culture. Share and join the conversation! Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: YZDKKXE3P87QBGWQ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rossyeeguigure.substack.com