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143: Austin Film Festival Writer's Conference 2021 (Screenwriter Best Practices, the Rise of Streaming, Networking Tips, and TikTok in the TV Industry)
Episode Summary
Michael recaps his recent trip to the Austin Film Festival, diving into screenwriter best practices, the production shifts that have taken place post-COVID, the rise of streaming, networking, TikTok, and more!
Episode Notes
This week, Michael recaps his recent trip to the Austin Film Festival Writer's Conference and discusses how COVID has impacted the media industry and other revelations from the festival.
Topics Covered:
- The shift from cable to streaming services and how this has impacted movie and tv production
- How tv shows, movies, animation, and general production shifted due to COVID
- Working as a screenwriter and how having multiple examples of your work is beneficial
- The importance of making personal connections within industries and networking with everyone you meet
- How TikTok stars fit into scripted tv shows and movies
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Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.
Created by
A. Mylène Kerschner & J. Michael DeAngelis
Produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis & Natty Leach
Mixed and edited by
Sadie Kilar