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Character Names, Rebranding, and Fellowship News – Paper Scraps Monthly (PT170)

Character Names, Rebranding, and Fellowship News – Paper Scraps Monthly (PT170)

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Alex and Nick answer your TV writing questions about character names, fellowship specs, Paper Tease limits, and choosing representation based on packaging.

Plus, we look at some of the latest TV writing news, including Netflix removing titles, Disney dropping Fox names, and HBO Max productions.

Content

Post-Mixer and Shout-outs (00:32)
Audience Questions: Character names, packaging, 2020 specs, and Patreon (09:48)
TV Writing News: Censorship, OTT movies, and studio rebranding (28:21)

Links

Manager Communication, Assistant Work, and Staffing Starts (PT167)
Showrunning Daybreak ft. Aron Eli Coleite (PT159)
“Netflix Reveals Titles Pulled From Service Over Government Demands” – The Hollywood Reporter
“Disney Drops Fox Name, Will Rebrand as 20th Century Studios, Searchlight Pictures” – Variety
“Warner Bros. and HBO Max Team Up on New Label” – IndieWire
“‘Friends’ Reunion Special On HBO Max Nears Deal” – Deadline
Script Readiness, Contests, and Career Detours (PT160)
Altered Carbon Season 2 on Netflix

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Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode.

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Paper Tease Execution – February Session (PT169)

Paper Tease Execution – February Session (PT169)

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Alex and Nick have their first Paper Tease session of 2020 and give feedback on five of your TV pilot teasers.

Paper Tease Entries

“It Gets Better” by Nathaniel Nauert
“American Roulette” by Michael Hager
“Reissued” by Adam Moerder
“Chrysalis” by Dan Benamor
“Candy Is Awesome” by Steve Kimura

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Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode.

You can find Paper Team on Twitter:
Alex – @TVCalling
Nick – @_njwatson
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Knowing Your Worth as an Assistant: Expectations, Opportunities, and Negotiations (PT168)

Knowing Your Worth as an Assistant: Expectations, Opportunities, and Negotiations (PT168)

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Alex and Nick take an honest and practical look at what you should be expecting and asking for as an assistant in a TV writers’ room or entertainment industry desk.

From our real personal stories and tips negotiating your rate/benefits, to finding value from your job even when things get dire, this is a jam-packed episode you don’t want to miss, all about knowing and fighting for your worth as an assistant in Hollywood.

What should you expect from a support staff position in terms of salary and benefits? What are common ways you might get screwed over? How do you ensure that you are being compensated fairly for your duties? What are ways of getting the most out of every professional opportunity? Why is negotiating a rate important and how should you approach it?

Content

1 – Preface (00:00:55)
2 – Expectations versus reality: what pay and benefits you should expect, and how you might get screwed over (00:02:28)
3 – Getting compensated for your job: salary and negotiations (00:30:41)
4 – Creating opportunities during and after your job: creativity, relationships, and paying it forward (00:53:03)
Takeaways, Resources, and Next Week On (01:19:44)

Links

TV Writing Incubators and the Evolution of Access (PT125)

Resources

#PayUpHollywood Town Hall (Video)

If you enjoy Paper Team, please consider supporting us on Patreon at paperteam.co/patreon! :)

Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode.

You can find Paper Team on Twitter:
Alex – @TVCalling
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For any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: [email protected]