SHOW NOTES
Alex Saks makes movies happen. She’s the principal of Page Fifty-Four Pictures, a filmmaker-driven, independent production company. Despite grabbing drinks with the likes of Diane Keaton, she’s one of the most down-to-earth and hard working girls out there. She’s been honored by Variety and the Hollywood Reporter as a person to watch. She talks about what it’s like to build a career in a male-dominated industry, learn the imperativeness of hustle, and be your own boss.
Question Highlights:
- What led you to where you are today?
- What have been some of the challenges as a woman in this industry?
- What are some of the tools you use to get through hard times?
- How has the pandemic impacted you?
- Do you do anything consistently that sets you up for success?
WE ALSO TALKED ABOUT
- Alex’s career path
- Starting your own production company
- Working in a male-dominated industry
- How to work through hard times
- Alex’s daily workflow
- Having appropriate expectations of your employees
- Rolling with the punches
RESOURCES MENTIONED
- pagefiftyfour.com
- Follow Alex: @alexsaks
- Follow Alli: @alliwebb
- Follow Lori: @loriharder
- Follow Brittany: @britdrisc