I’m a filmmaker, actor, writer, director, and producer with 13+ years in film and television and 15+ years in podcast and radio production, working across narrative storytelling, production, and performance. As a podcast producer with over 15 years of experience, I help clients produce the shows of their dreams. From pre-production to actual production and post-production, I am full service and can work in studio, mobilely, or remote/virtually. I also assist in personal/and or network/company consultations including hosting and on mic coaching, ad copy writing (and re-writing!), copy reading, audience engagement and growth, and marketing strategies. I have worked with and for some of the biggest names in show business from Norman Lear to Phil Rosenthal, Jane Fonda, Kevin Bacon, Jimmy Kimmel, Jeff Bridges, Henry Winkler, Ross Mathews, Paul Reiser, Michael McDonald, Paul Reubens, Billy Bob Thornton, John Stamos, and many, many more! As for my film career, my feature directorial debut, the meta-comedy "A Cell Phone Movie," parodied but also amplified the importance of democratization of filmmaking through accessible technology. Following that with the buddy comedy "That Friend," starring Billie Lourd, Josh Brener, and Harvey Guillén, I was able to take a comedic and heartfelt look at the challenges of adult friendships and emotional codependency. My upcoming third feature, "One Woman," examines the psychological cost of social media influencer culture, focusing on the complex and often fraught relationship between a mother and daughter when identity, validation, and income collide. Across mediums, my work centers on emotionally grounded stories with high concept hooks, designed for smart, efficient production without sacrificing depth. I’m passionate about using modern tools and unconventional approaches to expand who gets to tell stories, and how.

Will Sterling

I’m a filmmaker, actor, writer, director, and producer with 13+ years in film and television and 15+ years in podcast and radio production, working across narrative storytelling, production, and performance. As a podcast producer with over 15 years of experience, I help clients produce the shows of their dreams. From pre-production to actual production and post-production, I am full service and can work in studio, mobilely, or remote/virtually. I also assist in personal/and or network/company consultations including hosting and on mic coaching, ad copy writing (and re-writing!), copy reading, audience engagement and growth, and marketing strategies. I have worked with and for some of the biggest names in show business from Norman Lear to Phil Rosenthal, Jane Fonda, Kevin Bacon, Jimmy Kimmel, Jeff Bridges, Henry Winkler, Ross Mathews, Paul Reiser, Michael McDonald, Paul Reubens, Billy Bob Thornton, John Stamos, and many, many more! As for my film career, my feature directorial debut, the meta-comedy "A Cell Phone Movie," parodied but also amplified the importance of democratization of filmmaking through accessible technology. Following that with the buddy comedy "That Friend," starring Billie Lourd, Josh Brener, and Harvey Guillén, I was able to take a comedic and heartfelt look at the challenges of adult friendships and emotional codependency. My upcoming third feature, "One Woman," examines the psychological cost of social media influencer culture, focusing on the complex and often fraught relationship between a mother and daughter when identity, validation, and income collide. Across mediums, my work centers on emotionally grounded stories with high concept hooks, designed for smart, efficient production without sacrificing depth. I’m passionate about using modern tools and unconventional approaches to expand who gets to tell stories, and how.

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I’m a filmmaker, actor, writer, director, and producer with 13+ years in film and television and 15+ years in podcast and radio production, working across narrative storytelling, production, and performance.

As a podcast producer with over 15 years of experience, I help clients produce the shows of their dreams. From pre-production to actual production and post-production, I am full service and can work in studio, mobilely, or remote/virtually. I also assist in personal/and or network/company consultations including hosting and on mic coaching, ad copy writing (and re-writing!), copy reading, audience engagement and growth, and marketing strategies.

I have worked with and for some of the biggest names in show business from Norman Lear to Phil Rosenthal, Jane Fonda, Kevin Bacon, Jimmy Kimmel, Jeff Bridges, Henry Winkler, Ross Mathews, Paul Reiser, Michael McDonald, Paul Reubens, Billy Bob Thornton, John Stamos, and many, many more!

As for my film career, my feature directorial debut, the meta-comedy “A Cell Phone Movie,” parodied but also amplified the importance of democratization of filmmaking through accessible technology. Following that with the buddy comedy “That Friend,” starring Billie Lourd, Josh Brener, and Harvey Guillén, I was able to take a comedic and heartfelt look at the challenges of adult friendships and emotional codependency. My upcoming third feature, “One Woman,” examines the psychological cost of social media influencer culture, focusing on the complex and often fraught relationship between a mother and daughter when identity, validation, and income collide.

Across mediums, my work centers on emotionally grounded stories with high concept hooks, designed for smart, efficient production without sacrificing depth. I’m passionate about using modern tools and unconventional approaches to expand who gets to tell stories, and how.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director of Production at PodcastOne, Courtside Beverly Hills, CA
October 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021
Led production for multiple podcasts, overseeing show launches, post-production workflows, studio coordination, guest outreach, and talent management; collaborated with marketing and sales to grow audience.
Producer at PodcastOne, Courtside Beverly Hills, CA
April 1, 2015 - October 1, 2020
Produced end-to-end audio and video content; coordinated with marketing, design, and hosts; managed scripts, talent, and on-air overlays.
Director of Production at Straw Hut Media, Los Angeles, CA
October 1, 2018 - March 1, 2020
Managed content strategy and network launch; produced content for original podcasts; pitched ads; wrote copy; oversaw ad placements and assets.
Associate Producer at Westwood One / Cumulus Media, Culver City, CA
November 1, 2010 - March 1, 2015
Edited daily show audio; conducted guest research; organized show assets; managed guest relations; oversaw voice emails and pre-appearance prep; phone screenings.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at California State University, Long Beach
August 1, 2006 - May 1, 2010

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    paper Naked Lunch

    Recent work as producer of the Naked Lunch podcast with Phil Rosenthal and David Wild.

    See a recent episode featuring Judd Apatow!