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The Art of Production: Own Your Craft and Lead with Confidence
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The Art of Production: Own Your Craft and Lead with Confidence
APPLICATION GROUP 2
Applications Open:
February 3, 2026
THIS CIRCLE IS PERFECT FOR
- Mid-Senior Production Coordinators
- Junior-Mid Production Managers
- This circle is ideal for production folks who want to own their roles with insight and a growing sense of creative leadership
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Creative, Technical, and Collaborative Communication Skills
- Artist Management and Recruiting
- Working with HR, Finance, and Studio Ops
- Bidding, Scheduling, and reporting
- Leadership habits and skills
WHAT NOT TO EXPECT
- Detailed department scheduling and budgets
- Flow, Excel, or any scheduling software training
- Technical, pipeline, or any IT software training
- Creative, design, or 3D practical training
Qualification Criteria
Early Career (3-5 yrs of experience)
Mid Level (6-10 yrs of experience)
Day / Time
Times Per Month:Â TwiceÂ
Day / Time:Â Saturday 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Timezone: PST
* You must meet the qualification criteria AND be able to attend the posted day/time of the circle (please note the timezone posted)
CIRCLE DESCRIPTION
Production is more than schedules and spreadsheets— it’s a creative, collaborative craft all its own. This circle is designed for production coordinators and up who want to deepen their skills, grow their confidence, and make production not just more efficient—but more rewarding.
ADDITIONAL Application Requirements
Please submit the following as part of your Application Profile:
*(AFTER you click to apply, you must go into your member profile and complete the member-specific portion; these requirements should be submitted through that profile):Â Â
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Personal Statement explaining why this circle is right for you
Circle Leader
Marise Kruger
Born in South Africa, Marise has worked on high end productions across the globe. Her tenacity and positive energy is paired with 17 years of experience and accumulated skills.
Marise’s early career included spearheading productions on the first and largest motion capture studio in Africa, and Producing 4 Live Action Family films in Mauritius. In recent years, she has worked as Producer with Canadian and US partners on shows like Mighty Express (Spin Master), Sausage Party Season 1 and 2 (Annapurna), and Predator: Killer of Killers (Disney).Â
