Red Varden Studios Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"I worked at Red Varden Studios under the leadership and alongside the company's president, Zig Gauthier, for over a year. In that time, I learned more about the film business and hard work than I ever did in either film school or working production. When it comes to casting, I can't recommend Zig enough. There is nobody that Zig cannot find, sweet talk and bring on board whatever project he's associated with. Whether the character(s) you need is living remotely and off the grid in the wilds of Alaska, or working as a too-too seamstress in Stotts City, Missouri - he WILL find them and sign them! He works fast and to say he's detail oriented is a vast understatement. Zig is also an incredibly talented writer. Whether you need simple like a character beat-sheet, a one-sheet or a bit more detailed like a treatment or pitch deck, he has it covered. His level of commitment to any given project is unparalleled - he will outwork anyone and everyone in the room. A fact he prides himself on. On set, Zig is incredibly focused and very zen. As we all know, there's no such thing as a good surprise when you're on set. He will identify potential problems before they arise. Another positive is that nothing will ruffle his feathers - he takes challenges as they come and focuses on solutions. Finally, I can't fully express how vast Zig's network of connections is. Having worked as an executive at a number networks, including Fox and SyFy, he has connections all over Los Angeles and beyond. He seems to know everyone and everyone seems to know him. Zig is connected with all the big players, whether it's at a network, studio, agency, management or production company, he generally has a contact or some sort of in."

"My leap into the REAL business of entertainment started with RVS, and Zig Gauthier as a supervisor/mentor. I learned more during my time working with RVS than years in independent film. Zig's vast experience as a network exec, show runner, development exec, etc. provides staff with expansive industry fundamentals taught with a big-picture, interwoven clarity. Coupled with awesome enrichment activities to build a strong professional network of coworkers, I am very grateful to have worked at RVS."