Gimbal Podcast How to Produce "Impossible" Videos
Mar 10, 2026
Molly McDonald, founder of Blue Door Productions and producer of ambitious creator-brand projects, tells wild production stories. She covers rescuing dogs by private jet, turning risky concepts into viral films, pitching sponsors after many no's, and blending TV rigor with creator-first speed. Short, punchy tales of logistics, diplomacy, and getting things done against the odds.
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Rescuing Stray Dogs On A Private Jet
- Molly organized a private jet rescue moving stray dogs from Morocco to the UK despite repeated no's and regulatory hurdles.
- She handled customs, vets in two countries, and invented loopholes while personally driving the project because collaborators were emotionally invested.
Coffee That Became A Full Time Job
- Molly met Zach Alsop for coffee and within an hour she walked out with a full-time producer job, prompting her move from New York to London.
- That pivot exposed her to creator-first storytelling and fast iterative video production, which reshaped her career path.
Follow Up Strategically Using Degrees Of Separation
- Do escalate outreach methodically: email, then call, then meet in person, then use networks to find degrees of separation.
- Molly follows up after about a week to ten days and uses mutual contacts to open doors without hounding people.