It was 1994, and I was making $325 a week as an assistant at one of Hollywood's major talent agencies. Lots of making my boss lunch reservations at Chasen’s or The Grill, rolling call lists two hundred names deep... and sometimes watching the random stapler being hurled to get an assistant’s attention. I still get PTSD when I pass that old building on Wilshire Boulevard. If you've never worked at a talent agency, think The Devil Wears Prada meets Succession vibes. The agenc

By Jeff Fisher Starting as a production assistant and later the Video Assist on Martin Scorsese's "Cape Fear" and working my way up to directing studio films wasn't just about learning technical skills—it was about understanding people, energy, and the art of trusting your instincts. After decades in this business, from reality TV shenanigans to Blue-Sky Hallmark films, I've learned that your gut might be the most important tool in your director's toolkit. Grace Under Pressur

How to get inspiration from the things that scare you the most.