The vision of a new film studio

Building a film studio from the ground up sounds like a huge undertaking. That it is, but I've been studying the successes of Lucasfilm, Blumhouse, A24 and giants like Universal Studios and Disney to get my footing.

When I set out to set up 917 Studios, I knew it would require combining my business acumen with my penchant for creativity. I am both a businesswoman and a storyteller.

Raised by a CEO father who built a successful, 60 year and running financial business from the ground up, I saw first hand the grit and determination that it takes to create a viable business.

I'm currently reading the business management book, Built to Last, Successful Habits of Visionary Companies (Collins and Porras, 2002) recommended by my professor in my Happiness Studies (an interdisciplinary approach to positive psychology) master's program. The book details the characteristics that separate out the long-lasting giants from the rest. The main takeaway thus far for me is that the companies that find long-lasting viability are ones that don't tie themselves to one product but rather change with the times and leave their purpose open enough to allow for sustainability. So to is the organic metamorphosis of 917 studios.

917 Studios is a new kind of film studio that focuses on producing films worldwide using business strategy whilst honoring the creatives at the heart of the stories. I set up the Aurelia Network therewithin to further the purpose of storytelling to promote happiness amongst companies the world over.

I am the founder and CEO of 917 Studios and The Aurelia Network. I offer public speaking, executive coaching, and consulting to help make your businesses more successful and more empathetic, compassionate, and happier places to work. Couched in 917 Studios, the stories I tell, the films I write, and that I plan to produce, will hopefully do the same.

Happy storytelling. I can't wait to hear your stories and for you to hear mine.

Warmly,
Rebecca

References

Collins, J. & Porras, J. (2002). Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies. Harper Business.