Scene Change was born out of a question I couldn’t stop asking:

Why does it feel like all my experience means nothing the moment I step out of an entertainment setting?


For over a decade, I thrived in the chaotic, high-stakes world of television production and live events. I was the person who could hold it all together — managing logistics, people, creative deadlines, budgets, egos, and last-minute curveballs with barely a moment to breathe. I loved the challenge. I loved the pace. And I loved the people.

But eventually, I needed a change. Burnout was real, the industry was shifting, and I wanted something more sustainable — and frankly, more valued.

So I did what many in our industry think about (but rarely talk about): I made a scene change.

I moved into corporate project management — first in healthcare, then in tech, and now consulting for Big Four clients. And here’s what I realized:


The skills that made me great in production? They weren’t just relevant — they were rare.


The ability to wrangle chaos, adapt under pressure, build trust fast, make decisions with incomplete information, lead without authority, and still deliver with excellence? That’s not something you can learn in an MBA program. That’s production muscle — and it’s wildly valuable in today’s workplaces.

But most of us don’t really know how to talk about it.

And most hiring managers don’t know how to recognize it.


Scene Change exists to close that gap.


It’s for producers, coordinators, ADs, PMs, and creatives who are ready to pivot — but don’t want to start from scratch.

It’s for people like me, who needed a roadmap to translate their experience, position their strengths, and walk into a new industry with confidence (and a killer resume to match).

I created Scene Change to be the resource I wished I had — not just a course, but a community. A place where your past doesn’t feel like baggage, but like the unique talent that it is.

Because once you learn how to frame it, you’ll realize:

You’re not leaving something behind.

You’re bringing everything with you.

Welcome to your Scene Change.

Amanda Schultz

Founder, Scene Change | Project Management & Strategy Consultant | Former TV Producer


Big Brother to Big 4. It sounds neat—like a clean success story.

The real version? Messier. Harder. Better.


I spent over a decade in the entertainment industry, working my way up from production assistant to Production Manager on large-scale television shows like Big Brother Canada and the Juno Awards. I managed huge crews, tight timelines, and millions of moving parts—navigating chaos with calm and making the impossible happen, quietly and consistently.

After TV, I moved into live events, managing rigging and logistics for concerts and trade shows in some of the biggest venues in the country. I loved the pressure, the pace, and the pride in delivering something unforgettable with a team.

Then the pandemic hit. My entire career disappeared overnight. I got my Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, joined a scrappy COVID testing startup, and helped scale it from three gals and a google sheet into a multi-million dollar operation in under six months serving HBO, Disney, Netflix, and more. I built systems, trained teams, managed operations, and supported clients like everything depended on it—because it did.

That experience gave me the confidence (and receipts) to try something new. I transitioned into tech, leading internal operations and cross-functional projects at a growing software company. I built a Project Management Office from the ground up, worked closely with different teams and executives, and drove company-wide initiatives with major transformational impact. That’s where I realized I wasn’t just capable of surviving in corporate—I had something they didn’t.

Now, I run my own consulting practice, supporting senior leaders at a Big 4 firm on complex internal transformation programs. I specialize in project and program management strategy, stakeholder alignment, and building clarity in chaos. I operate as a fractional PMO, a strategic partner, and a translator between vision and execution.


But I never forgot how disorienting the shift was—from backstage to boardroom, from call sheet to Google Sheet.


Scene Change is what I wish I’d had: a grounded, honest, bullshit-free guide to navigating your pivot from production to corporate. You don’t need to start over. You just need to learn how to talk about what you already know—without apologizing for where you came from.

Why the SMPTE Colour Bars?

If you've worked in broadcast, you know these bars. They're instantly recognizable—a signal that says "we're about to go live."

That's what Scene Change is: a signal that you're ready. Not that you have all the answers. Not that the transition will be easy. But that you're equipped to start.

The bars also represent something else: translation. SMPTE bars are a technical standard—a way to ensure  accuracy across different systems. That's what we do here. We help you translate your production work into a language that corporate systems understand.

Meet The Team

Amanda Schultz

Founder, Scene Change

Amanda Schultz is a project management and strategy consultant with a decade of experience in television and live event production. She built her career backstage—managing large crews, tight timelines, and high-stakes logistics on shows like Big Brother Canada and The Juno Awards—before pivoting into corporate transformation work. Since leaving entertainment, Amanda has led national-scale operations in healthcare, built internal PMOs in the tech sector, and now consults for senior leaders at a Big 4 consulting firm on complex transformation programs. She specializes in turning ambiguity into strategy, and chaos into clear execution. As the founder of Scene Change, Amanda helps creatives and crew professionals transition into corporate roles through coaching, courses, and practical guidance. She’s built the resource she wishes she had—one that turns production instincts into professional leverage, and hard-earned experience into real opportunity.

Ryan Schaap

Technical Producer

Ryan Schaap is a seasoned content producer and reformed broadcasting professional with a sharp eye for detail and a deep love of good storytelling. He spent the first half of his career in sports and news media before pivoting into municipal communications, where he now works as a public sector communications specialist. Ryan hosted and produced the long-running hockey podcast Pucks on Net for over a decade, and currently produces the weekly live Twitch stream for Wrestling Brain. He’s also the creator, host, and producer of The Hardest Podcast to Podcast, a deep-dive into the discography and mystique of The White Stripes—a fitting project for a husband-and-wife producer duo. As Technical Producer for Scene Change, Ryan brings years of audio/video production experience and a commitment to excellence. Yes, everything you hear and see is made by real humans—specifically Ryan—setting up lights, mics, and even a teleprompter sourced off Marketplace.