Learn how a production company works with writers to develop and sell scripts, best practices for collaborating with executives, pitching tips and more with the SVP of Chernin Entertainment, the producers behind hits like P-VALLEY, HIDDEN FIGURES, THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, and more Sharla has 15+ years of experience in film & television production.

Join Emily Best, Founder and CEO of the #1 crowdfunding site for filmmakers, Seed and Spark. Learn the best practices to fund your project so that you can stop waiting for permission to create and build something on your own!

Do you want to learn how to independently produce your own content? Maybe you'd prefer to work as a producer within the established studio system or maybe you just want to learn what a producer actually does! No matter your situation or skill level, ITC's Producing 101 has something for you. Taught by Emmy-nominated producer Deniese Davis (ONE OF THEM DAYS, INSECURE, A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW). If you want to learn more about producing, check out her website.

Learn the necessary steps to find work and succeed as a PA. From the initial meeting with the showrunner, to on-the-job training and tips, this in-depth course will provide you with the resources and knowledge to land an entry-level job in Hollywood. Taught by Shaniqua Y. Rivers (SHONDALAND, CAA).

Danielle is an experienced and thoughtful exectuive. As the former senior vice president at Courtney Kemp’s podcution company, Danielle servesas an executive producer on all spinoffs of the Starz hit, POWER. In thisintimate conversation, you’ll learn how a project goes from idea to screen, with insider tips on pitching and selling. With plenty of time devoted to Q&A, this class is a must for anyone hoping to gain insight on the business side of TV and film writing.

In the entertainment industry, your network is your net worth. But it can be difficult to build strong relationships if you're not sure where to start. In this class, ITC Founder Rae Benjamin (THE WITCHER, BRIDGERTON) will teach networking etiquette with proven tips and strategies to create meaningful contact. With an emphasis on virtual networking, this class is beneficial whether you're a newcomer or have experience.

In this class, you’ll learn how to tap into the resources of your city’s creative community . Whether your goal is to produce live shows or filmed content, you can make genuine friends by expanding your network of peers and helping one another accomplish your creative goals together. You don’t need permission from a big studio or network to make what you want. “Someday” can be any day. Taught by Amanda Layne Miller (THE MORNING SHOW, WOKE).

When your full-time job is not writing (yet), it can be difficult to set aside time to complete a script. Taught by former barista Kelsea Mayfield, you’ll learn specific techniques to set realistic goals outside of the “write every day” mantra that can be unattainable for many. This class is a must for anyone with a busy schedule that finds it hard to manage a writing timeline.

Being a professional writer is not just about what you create on the page, it’s about how you represent yourself. In this class, we’ll go over the different types of meetings including generals, staffingconversations, meetings with potential reps and pitch meetings so that you can gain the skills and techniques to ace each one. With plenty of time devoted to Q&A, this class is a must for anyone hoping to gain insight on the business side of TV and film writing.

Whether you want to learn how to gain representation or become a manager yourself, this class is the place for all things management! Join Amira Boyd, a coordinator at Issa Rae’s ColorCreative, as she shares tips on how to network with managers and maintain apositive client/representative relationship. She’ll also discuss her job responsibilities and skills needed for entry-level opportunities for those interested in a management career.

Join Minorities and Film, and In The Cut’s Founder, Rae Benjamin for a workshop on developing a strong creative voice. In this webinar, Rae shares her personal journey from Writer's Assistant to Staff Writer and delves into the key essentials every screenwriter must understand about tone and identity, finding representation, and entry-level jobs.

Interested in screenwriting, but not living in LA... or America at all? Join Joy C. Mitchell (Bridgerton, Deutschland86 ) as she explains how to break into the TV writing industry from a different perspective!

In this webinar Joy will discuss: moving from LA to Berlin, applying for a Visa, the difference between US and European writer's rooms, signing with an agency, booking jobs , and much more!

CEO And Founder of In the Cut, Rae Benjamin, teaches you the necessary steps to find work and succeed as a script coordinator in a writer’s room. Prior to securing her first writing job, Rae worked as a script coordinator for THE WITCHER (Netflix) and OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH (HBO Max).

A strong writing sample is essential to landing work as television writer. But where to begin? We’ve received numerous questions about what a writing sample should be: spec, or original pilot? Screenplay or another art form, like a stage play, short story? How many samples should you have? In this class, we’ll explain how to craft an excellent writing sample to attract attention from showrunners, producers, agents, and managers.

CEO and Founder of ITC, Rae Benjamin, shares her personal journey with gaining representation and provides tips and strategies for you to do the same.

CEO and Founder of In the Cut, Rae Benjamin, teaches you the necessary steps to find work and succeed as a writer's assistant. From the initial meeting with the showrunner, to on-the-job training and tips, to how to land your next job, this in-depth course will provide you with the resources and knowledge to land one of the most coveted entry-level jobs in Hollywood.

Al Plancher, former Showrunner's Assistant on THE CHI (Showtime) and YELLOWSTONE (Paramount+), teaches you the necessary steps to find work and succeed as showrunner's assistant. From the initial interview to on-the-job training and tips, to how to land your next job, this in-depth course will provide you with the resources and knowledge to land one of the most coveted entry-level jobs in Hollywood.

Join ITC Founder Rae Benjamin as she shares crucial information about the writer's room job. Rae was the writer's assistant on season 1 of the international hit, BRIDGERTON (Netflix) and was most recently a co-producer on THE WITCHER (Netflix).

Think you have what it takes to assist an executive producer of a TV show? Learn the ropes with Tasha Armstead. Before she was hired as a writer on the reboot of A DIFFERENT WOLRD (Netflix), she was an executive assistant on the animated comedy series FAIRFAX (Amazon Prime).

Learn the essential skills necessary for the Writer's Production Assistant position from Troy Dangerfield. Before writing for the Netflix hit show, THE WITCHER, Troy started as a Writer's PA on CASTLE (ABC).

In this section, learn with Troy as he offers essential information to succeed on the jobs, tips and advice.

In the Cut created this course to train people for the following roles: Writers’ PA, Showrunner’s Assistant, and Writers’ Assistant.