This session format is available only to writers in our Top Tier Program.
Exec will read your full script and and meet with the writer via zoom for 30 mins to get to know the writer and their portfolio
I tend to respond best to concept first—a clear, compelling idea is what grabs me right away. Once the concept is established, I look to the characters to bring that idea to life and give it emotional weight. I’m also someone who appreciates a strong hook early on—whether it’s a film or a series, I want to understand what I’m getting into upfront. That clarity helps me track the potential and shape of the project from the start.
I’m interested in projects that explore diverse voices and experiences through fresh, imaginative, or unexpected lenses, without centering solely on hardship.
No period pieces that are solely tied to the struggles of marginalized groups, particularly narratives that lean into trauma as the primary driver of the story.
Steven Jackson is a creative executive and producer with a decade of experience developing bold, immersive storytelling across film, television, and interactive media. Most recently, he served as Head of Development & Production at Spike Lee’s Forty Acres and a Mule Filmworks, overseeing a diverse slate of projects under the company’s first-look deal with Netflix.
Prior to that, Steven spent three years at Netflix as Manager of Original Series and Interactive Films, where he helped shape the platform’s pioneering slate of interactive content and worked across acclaimed live-action comedies including COBRA KAI, DEAR WHITE PEOPLE, THE UPSHAWS, and THE VINCE STAPLES SHOW. His work bridged creative and product teams, pushing the boundaries of audience engagement and format innovation.
Steven began his career in creative roles at Chernin Entertainment and Paramount Pictures, contributing to the development of major studio films such as TOP GUN: MAVERICK, ROCKETMAN, COMING 2 AMERICA, and WITHOUT REMORSE. Across every chapter of his journey, he has worked closely with writers, filmmakers, and talent to bring authentic, resonant stories to global audiences.
Driven by a lifelong passion for storytelling and a childhood dream of working in Hollywood, Steven is committed to developing content that invites viewers of all backgrounds to see themselves—and shape their own realities—on screen.
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