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Meet Amy Laslett of Kids at Play in Hollywood

Today we’d like to introduce you to Amy Laslett.

Thanks for sharing your story with us Amy. So, let’s start at the beginning, and we can move on from there.
I never had the dream of getting into entertainment but knew from a young age I wanted to be my own boss. I started various companies as a young kid with childhood friends and fell in love with every aspect that goes into running a business.

In college, I began babysitting for my favorite college professor and his wife turned out to be a movie producer. She had me read scripts, write coverage, make cast lists – all things I had no idea how to do. She was an invaluable mentor, walking me through every aspect and I was fortunate enough to get a first-hand crash course on the industry.

After working with her for a few years, I joined forces with a prolific Producer, Jason Berger who had just started Kids at Play. My education in the industry continued under his expertise and guidance. The energy and vision of the company was a perfect match for me, and I’ve been there for ten years.

Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
I think you’ll be hard pressed to find someone who runs a company to say it’s a smooth road. In fact, I’d say there are more hard days than easy ones. It’s part of what makes the success so sweet.

I think the most challenging part is that everything becomes your baby – you care so deeply for every person and every project, and when that’s not reciprocated it’s hard not to let it affect you in a personal way.

That said, I’ve learned through every bump that it forces me to come up with a different solution and a different way of thinking it through. And I think that – most of the time – makes the product better than it would have been without the challenge.

Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about Kids at Play – what should we know?
Kids at Play is a full-service production company. We produce TV, Film, Digital and Branded work across all genres.

I think that’s what makes us unique – is that we never put ourselves in a niche. We find projects that we love, and we want to watch, we don’t just buy them because it fits a certain brand.

I love that we’re able to toggle between a romantic comedy film and a horror digital series; between a comedic brand spot and an unscripted television show. I think it keeps everyone – from our employees to our partners – interested in what we’re going to do next.

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1 Comment

  1. Tracy Berger

    February 28, 2019 at 04:18

    It’s inspiring to see entrepreneurs focused on combining their passion for great work with diversity. I am constantly inspired by the power of intention and it’s influence on success. Amy epitomizes the beauty of discipline, hard work and commitment to Kids at Play and their vision.

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