Jane Applegate

Exec. Producer & Co-Founder Remarkable Women Project and Co-founder Showbizing.com

Jane Applegate is an accomplished executive producer, writer, and co-founder of The Remarkable Women Project Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to sharing untold stories of remarkable women throughout history.1 2

Professional Background

Applegate has extensive experience in the entertainment industry:

She is currently developing a hybrid documentary series with Greenlit Productions in Finland, focusing on remarkable women whose accomplishments have not been fully recognized.1 3
She teaches the business of film course at the Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema at Brooklyn College.1 2
Applegate has produced several award-winning films, including "Unfinished" and "To Keep the Light".1

Career History

Before her current role, Applegate had a diverse career:

She was an investigative reporter and small business columnist for the L.A. Times.1
She worked as a reporter and producer for CNN, CNBC, and Bloomberg TV.1
Applegate has authored five books, including "Hair on Fire: An Insider's Guide to Producing for the Big and Small Screen" and "201 Great Ideas for Your Small Business".1

The Remarkable Women Project

As co-founder of the Remarkable Women Project Inc., Applegate is involved in various initiatives:

Developing a book about 25 remarkable women.1
Creating educational videos and digital content to bring important stories to life for contemporary audiences.1
Collaborating with female filmmakers from various countries to research and highlight remarkable women deserving recognition.1 3

Professional Affiliations

Applegate is a member of the Producers Guild of America, The Girls Club, and NY Women in Film and Television.1

Personal Life

Jane Applegate resides in the Lower Hudson Valley with her husband Joe, her adult children, her son-in-law, and two adopted sister cats named Oolong and Stash.1 She is passionate about gardening, especially weeding.1