THINK WILD:
Revolutionizing Film Production
Transforming the way movies are made with our unique blend of filmmaking and therapy.
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The Problem: Outdated Set Culture
We're a full-fledged production company who are changing the way OUR sets run, and want to help the way YOUR sets run. Here's why:

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Budget Overruns
Traditional production methods often lead to costly delays and unexpected expenses.

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Creative Stagnation
Rigid hierarchies and outdated practices stifle innovation and fresh perspectives.

3

Toxic Environments
High-pressure situations create unhealthy work atmospheres, impacting quality and morale. Which impacts time/productivity.
Our Solution: The Therapy-Driven Approach

1

Assess
We analyze miscommunication and mismanagement to see where time and money are wasted.

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Implement
Alex is our Wellness Producer, a producer who will introduce therapeutic techniques to foster collaboration and creativity.

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Transform
Watch as your set culture evolves, leading to more efficient and enjoyable productions.
INTRODUCING: THE WELLNESS PRODUCER
There's been a lot of public exposure to problems on set, ranging from bad to tragic. And look, producers have a lot going on! But so much mismanagement happens on set due to producer neglect.
Mismanagement leads to wasted time and wasted money.
To change it, we need to get the root issues. That's hard to do when crew are afraid to speak up.
Hence the creation of an On-Set Wellness Producer: Alexandra Friedman.
The Wellness Producer is a neutral party that everyone can feel comfortable being honest with.
The beauty of it is that she's an actual producer too, which means we're not creating a whole new line item.
Since she's a producer, she will be the center of the production web, acting as safe space for all: Cast, Crew, and even other Producers.
And because she's a part of the creative decisions, she can communicate to financiers and execs, bridging the gap between the art and business sides of production. Taking this off the director's plate creates space to stay on time and on target.
Meet Your Guides
Jerren Lauder has produced and directed three distributed films. Alex Friedman has a background in therapy and crisis management. Together, we're uniquely qualified to support and inspire everyone involved in what we make, both creatively and humanistically.
Industry Veterans
We bring proven experience from both film and therapy, collecting data from actors, crews, and producers.
Therapy-Trained
We've integrated psychological principles to revolutionize set dynamics.
Results-Driven
Our approach saves time and money while improving film quality.
Jerren Lauder and Alex Friedman
Jerren Lauder, Director/Producer
Jerren Lauder’s third feature, YOU'RE KILLING ME, starring Anne Heche and Dermot Mulroney, premiered in theaters in April, 2023 via Quiver Distribution.
His second feature, THE INHABITANT, starring Odessa A'zion, Dermot Mulroney, Lizze Broadway and Leslie Bibb, premiered in theaters Oct 7, 2022 via Lionsgate/ Gravitas Ventures.
His first feature, STAY OUT OF THE ATTIC, sold to Shudder and released worldwide in 2021. It was the fourth most-watched title on the streamer that year.
Alex Friedman, Producer/Wellness
Alex is a Licensed Clinical Independent Social Worker with a background working with chronically mentally ill adults in a crisis setting.
Her practice is informed by a unique combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Strengths-Based Interventions, Psychoeducation & Neuropsychology and Person-Centered Therapy.
Her love for story and characters comes from a genuine love for all people. She created the unique position of Wellness Producer out of a drive to combine her humanistic instincts with her uniquely creative and cinematic ambitions.
The Process
Consultation
Alex is a Neutral Party there to discuss the project's challenges and goals, and hear from crew, actors and producers.
Custom Strategy
We craft a tailored plan to optimize production, centered around team work. If EVERYONE is invested, the set flows.
Implementation
We integrate our methods seamlessly into existing workflow. Daily watch parties and team-building along with nametags to eradicate hierarchy.
Results
Experience improved creativity and morale, which boosts efficiency, leading to better financial outcomes. EVERYONE'S INVESTED IN YOUR INVESTMENT.
The THINK WILD Edict:
To THINK WILD means to dream big and live wildly. We have nomadic hearts and a drive to create...
Our mission is to disrupt and reshape outdated production culture.
Our edict is simple: Teamwork makes the dream work. We want every single person on set to feel like an equal collaborator. A creative investor.
We want every single collaborator to dream big and live wildly with us.
Praise for The Inhabitant:
"There's nothing in the credits of director Jerren Lauder indicating he would be capable of elevating a B-movie horror film to an A-list psychological thriller. And yet that is exactly what he did." - Neely Swanson
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Reduced production time by 20% and saved $5 million in budget overruns.
"Jerren Lauder has levelled up his directing skills. It evokes indie “elevated horror” features such as IT FOLLOWS." - Leslie Felperin, Guardian, a Rotten Tomatoes TOP CRITIC
Guardian, a Rotten Tomatoes TOP CRITIC
Improved set morale led to career-best performances from lead actors.
"Horror is most assuredly not my genre, but good films are. Director Jerren Lauder has made a film that transcends genre." - Easy Reader
Streamlined processes allowed for two additional episodes within the original budget.
Praise for YOU'RE KILLING ME:
"Where the film shines is in its cinematography and its acting. Come for the class warfare, stay for the lush production design and stellar performances." - Mary Beth McAndrews, Dread Central
"A tight thriller… with a final iconic and seriously badass image of the late Anne Heche." - Roger Moore Movie Nation
"Making effective use of its primarily single-location setting and creating a claustrophobic, tension-fueled nightmare that never lets up" - Stephanie Malone Morbidly Beautiful
You're Killing Me Trailer
Take Action: Transform Your Production
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