We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Alix Lindbergh. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Alix below.

Alix, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. It’s always helpful to hear about times when someone’s had to take a risk – how did they think through the decision, why did they take the risk, and what ended up happening. We’d love to hear about a risk you’ve taken.

One of the biggest risks that I’ve taken regarding my career is a recent film that I produced. It’s called “The Human Supremacist” and you can find us on Amazon. This satirical comedy is unlike any film that I’ve ever seen before. It’s a wild ride full of crazy effects and a fun story line. We went in with the idea to create something that you can’t just use as background noise, it’s something that you can’t take your eyes off of. The film is definitely a risk because it’s very niche, something you need to go into with an open mind. We branched out from “the norm” and really pushed the boundaries. A film like this can either propel your career, or can stall it. I’ve been told many times before (not regarding “The Human Supremacist”), “you don’t want your name on that, do you”? If I can’t create things that fuel my creativity, even though they might not be for everybody, then what am I doing? We are an award winning film, and we’ve received quite a few positive reviews. Though it’s not for everybody, I’m incredibly proud of this project.

Alix, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

When I was a child, maybe 9 or 10, I started performing in community theater. That pushed me into a love for creativity and entertaining. After going on to perform in 12 more stage plays, I switched to film. I acted in some really ridiculous but fun projects before I switched to a more “behind the scenes” career. The film and television industry is not an easy career path to follow, as it is unstable and requires a lot of flexibility and change. I started out at the bottom of the ladder as a production assistant. My first production job came from a connection that I met at a film festival, and my second job came from a friend got me a job on a reality tv show. I worked so hard and made so many friends, and those friends helped me continue to push forward. Working your way up in the industry takes a lot of hard work. I paid my own travel across the country to work on shows and to gain experience. Eventually I worked my way up, and now I’m a Producer/Line Producer and an award winning screenwriter. I lead my life with integrity, positivity, and an adventurous spirit, and I lead my teams with grace, compassion, and a sense of humor. Those are skills that I feel are lacking in this world, and your personality will get you far in life. I try to be the best person/employee that I can be, and it’s helped me build a career that I am proud of.

Are there any resources you wish you knew about earlier in your creative journey?

The biggest resource that I wish I knew earlier, and I wish that people would know, is people. Relationships are so important, and building those friendships will get you so far. If there’s anything that I can pass along to those new to the industry, it’s have fun and don’t give up. Make friends you can work with, cry with, grow with, and have fun with. If there’s nothing going on, make your own projects. People who are creative need that outlet, whether it’s writing, acting, editing, etc., and sometimes we need to get our friends together and just make something for fun. Those friendships will get you far.

Any advice for managing a team?

I live by the golden rule “treat others how you want to be treated”. I’ve worked for some very mean supervisors, and I don’t like to lead my team that way. Compassion, integrity, positivity, a sense of humor, and a firm but understanding hand will get a team to respect you more than anything else. Ask people how they are doing and mean it. Ask people how you can help. Hold the door open for someone. Tell people how much you appreciate them. Thank people. Lead your team with kindness and grace. The easiest way to gain respect is to give respect. The best way to maintain high morale is to appreciate and encourage your team.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7510159/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_4_nm_4_in_0_q_alix%2520lindbergh
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alix_lindbergh/