This bonus episode of The Story Series is brought to you in collaboration with The Pitch Docs, an online platform founded by "Shimmer and Shine" Creator Farnaz Esnaashari that pairs first time show creators with seasoned veterans: https://thepitchdocs.com

Nick Filippi is an Emmy Award-winning story artist, director, and producer with a passion for storytelling. He is best known for directing and producing The Penguins of Madagascar and All Hail King Julien, as well as serving as co-developer, executive producer, and supervising director on Disney's Big Hero 6: The Series.

🎙️In this episode, we explore:

✅ How to handle hearing the word “no” in Hollywood

✅ Why strong characters matter more than flashy worlds in a pitch

✅ Common mistakes first-time show creators make, and how to avoid them

✅ The professional habit that’s guided him through decades of work

📌 The story doesn’t have to end here. If you want to get more time with Nick or other industry professionals, please visit: https://thepitchdocs.com/product/nicholas-filippi/

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