WeAreNetflix

In this final episode of the season, our Film executives discuss our upcoming Netflix Film slate, evolution in film and what’s on the horizon (where we came from, where we are going).

With an estimated 3 billion gamers in the world, Netflix is in a unique position to change the game once again, being at the intersection of entertainment and technology. We speak with Mike Verdu, VP of Games, and pull back the curtain on why and how Netflix is entering the gaming space. We also speak with Sean Krankel of Night School Studio (a Netflix game studio) about what it’s like to develop games at Netflix 🎮

From DVDs to streaming, the U.S. to 190+ countries and licensing to producing our own films and TV series; Netflix is no stranger to change. In Season 6 of the WeAreNetflix podcast, we're diving into the areas Netflix is evolving in as a business. This season's topics include sustainability, gaming, franchise-building, production innovation, and films, being released bi-weekly starting September 12th!

Let's be real: being a parent and/or care giver is a full time job in of itself. Hear from working parents at Netflix about their personal experiences and how they support one another.

In this special season of the WeAreNetflix Podcast, our host, Lyle Troxell, chats with Netflix colleagues from around the globe on various topics about Netflix's workplace culture. In this episode, we focus on feedback. Openness to feedback is one of the signature aspects of Netflix’s culture.

Kicking off Season 4 of the WeAreNetflix Podcast are William Horberg (Executive Producer of The Queen’s Gambit) and Blair Fetter (Director of Original Series at Netflix) for an inside look on the creative partnership between Netflix and The Queen's Gambit producers to bring this beloved series to life.

Noelle Green, Director of Production Management, explains the initiative to increase representation and diversity in Netflix’s productions through its program called ION (Inclusion, Outreach, and Networking).

Co-CEO Reed Hastings discusses his new book, No Rules Rules (co-written by culture expert Erin Meyer), which pulls back the curtain on Netflix’s work culture including his thoughts on the first days of Netflix, how candor leads to excellence, streaming competition, and reflections on the infamous Qwikster decision. Visit norulesrules.com to get your copy today!

In part one of this two-part series, Vernā Myers (Head of Inclusion at Netflix) and Wade Davis (Vice President of Inclusion) discuss the effects of anti-Blackness, the importance of recognizing racial inequities in the workplace and helping employees to understand their role in ending those disparities.

Creative Production at Netflix is a bit like air traffic control for a piece of content landing on the service. Whether it is subtitles, dubbing, tagging, trailers, imagery, marketing assets, and more - creative production is truly the intersection of content, marketing, and product. Rochelle King, Vice President of the team, discusses how being a leader means making as few decisions as possible, leaving Netflix for Spotify and then coming back, and what type of skills they look for as they grow creative production on a global scale.

Thiago Lopes, Vice President of Marketing for Brazil, discusses Netflix’s marketing strategy and how autonomy and decision-making works regionally in a global company.

In part 2 of our special episodes highlighting Netflix Animation, we focus on the Netflix Animation studio featuring our head of character animation, James Baxter, and Netflix animation studio creative director, Phil Rynda.

Bela Bajaria, Netflix’s Vice President of International Originals, discusses her journey from an assistant to content executive, what’s on the horizon for Netflix original content outside of the United States, and how the Netflix culture allows writers and showrunners to let their creative visions thrive.