BEHIND THE FORMAT

W/ KIARA IN LA

10+ years behind the scenes. Now I'm pulling back the curtain.

Hi, I’m Kiara!

I've spent the last 10+ years working behind the scenes of various TV shows — producing stories, wrangling talent, developing ideas, solving production chaos, and learning what actually makes a format work.

I've worked across some of the biggest names in entertainment, from Netflix and NBC to Disney, Warner Bros., and Peacock.

After years of being the person behind the camera, I've realized something:

There are SO many people who want to get into this industry but don't know where to start.

So I'm opening the door.

Welcome to Behind the Format.

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I STARTED AT THE BOTTOM

PA, Entry level, Runner, Support, Crafty Restock, Did whatever was assigned

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AND I LEARNED EVERY STEP OF THE WAY

Filmed OTF’s, B-Roll, Organized, Built, and Helped shaped numerous stories

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I HAVE BEEN IN THE ROOMS WHERE IT HAPPENS

Conducted Interviews, Filmed scene work, Created schedules, Built Episodes, Storyboards, Locked locations

So, What Is Behind the Format?

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The industry doesn't come with a handbook.

So I decided to make one.

Behind the Format is a space for aspiring producers, creatives, storytellers, and curious people who want to understand what really happens behind the scenes of entertainment and advance within it.

I'm pulling back the curtain on what I've learned over 10+ years in Unscripted TV — from developing ideas and producing talent to navigating the industry, building relationships, and turning a concept into something people actually want to watch.

No gatekeeping. No fluff. Just the real stuff.

What Do You Actually Want to Learn?

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🎬 I WANT TO GET INTO TV

Learn how the industry actually works, what producers do, how to get your foot in the door, and how to position yourself for opportunities.

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🎥 I WANT TO CREATE

Whether you're a creator, entrepreneur, or creative building something of your own, learn how to think like a producer and turn ideas into actual content.

💡 I HAVE AN IDEA

You have the concept. Now what?

Learn how producers think about formats, story, audience, talent, and what makes an idea worth developing.

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🚀 I WANT TO LEVEL UP

You're already in the industry — but you know there's more to learn.

Get practical insight, feedback and tools to help you take the next step.

Come Behind the Format.

  • My workshops are intimate, interactive sessions where we go beyond the surface-level advice

  • We're talking about the things I wish someone had sat me down and explained when I was coming up.

  • How producers think, how ideas become shows, how to navigate the business, how to build your network, and how to actually position yourself for the opportunities you want.

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In-Person in Los Angeles

Built for creatives like YOU!

Want to Get In?

Let's get you ready.

Whether you're trying to land your first production job, break into unscripted, develop your own format, build your creator career, or simply understand how the entertainment business works...

You don't have to figure it out alone.

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