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Welcome to Hold the Door - an entertainment career advice and insights podcast hosted by Camille Wilson. We're talking all things entertainment industry careers and experiences. This is a great place to learn if you're a new grad, already working in Hollywood, or looking for creative inspiration.

This episode, Emma Quan joins the pod to talk us through the behind-the-scenes of events in the entertainment industry, especially premieres!

Emma is the director of events at Disney Branded Television, where she leads earned media and press events that support the division’s slate of original content for kids and family audiences across Disney+, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and Disney XD.

With a background spanning FOX Entertainment and Amazon MGM Studios, Quan has produced high-impact, award-winning events that drive engagement and viewership. At Disney Branded Television, she oversees tentpole premieres as well as press and influencer experiences that elevate some of the company’s most prominent titles.

Since joining DBT in 2023, Quan has led standout events, including the Descendants: The Rise of Red premiere, which transformed two soundstages on The Walt Disney Studios lot into a fully immersive experience for over 600 guests. The event generated significant earned media coverage and social buzz, contributing to the film’s record breaking performance on Disney+. (The premiere was also an EEAs finalist last year.

Quan brings more than a decade of industry experience to her work, consistently delivering innovative campaigns that connect audiences with the magic of storytelling through live experiences. She was also named to BizBash's 2025 40 Under 40 list.

You can find links from the episode here:

• Emma Quan's LinkedIn
• BizBash
• Event Marketer

Make sure to subscribe to Hold the Door on your favorite listening platform. You can also get updates on guests, episode releases, and the biweekly newsletter by following the show on TikTok, Instagram, and Substack @holdthedoorpod.

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Welcome to Hold the Door - an entertainment career advice and insights podcast hosted by Camille Wilson. We're talking all things entertainment industry careers and experiences. This is a great place to learn if you're a new grad, already working in Hollywood, or looking for creative inspiration.

This episode, we’re stepping into the world of dance with Kevin Frey. Kevin is a director, creative producer, and founder of Kreative Fruition Inc., a creative studio focused on storytelling, live experience, mentorship, and innovation. Originally coming from the world of dance and performance, Kevin spent over a decade working with artists including Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, and J Balvin across world tours, television, and major live productions. Most recently, he served as Creative Coordinator for Season 1 of Star Search under legendary creative director Fatima Robinson.

Today, Kevin’s work sits at the intersection of creativity, mentorship, and modern technology. Through 1:1 Dance Consult, he helps dancers, choreographers, and creatives navigate careers in entertainment with more clarity, strategy, and intention. His approach blends emotional intelligence, cinematic storytelling, and a deep belief that creativity can open doors not just professionally, but personally.

You can find links from the episode here:

• 1:1 Dance Consult Website
• 1:1 Dance Consult Instagram: @1on1.consult
• Kevin’s Website
• Instagram: @kevin.fr3y
• Kreative Fruition Website
• Kreative Fruition Instagram: @kreativefruition

Make sure to subscribe to Hold the Door on your favorite listening platform. You can also get updates on guests, episode releases, and the biweekly newsletter by following the show on TikTok, Instagram, and Substack @holdthedoorpod.

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Welcome to Hold the Door - an entertainment career advice and insights podcast hosted by Camille Wilson. We're talking all things entertainment industry careers and experiences. This is a great place to learn if you're a new grad, already working in Hollywood, or looking for creative inspiration.

On today’s episode, Frances Lebar joins the podcast to discuss Production Design! The Production Designer role is essential to creating that movie magic you experience when you watch something and feel like the world is so real, you’re living in it right alongside the characters.

Frances has worked on the production design for Disney’s Ahsoka (Star Wars universe) and Marvel’s Spiderman: No Way Home, to name a few. She has also worked on experiential fan pop-ups, like the South by Southwest Alien: Earth crash landing and HBO’s Lanterns experience at Comic Con this year.

You can find links from the episode here:

• Frances's Website: https://www.franceslebar.com/
• Instagram: @franceslynncreative

Make sure to subscribe to Hold the Door on your favorite listening platform. You can also get updates on guests, episode releases, and the biweekly newsletter by following the show on TikTok, Instagram, and Substack @holdthedoorpod.