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Posts tagged as “Production”

TV Staffing vs. TV Selling (PT182)

Alex and Nick look at the latest debate about TV staffing versus TV selling, and discuss pros and cons of each. Is it a false dichotomy or should you prioritize one over the other? The Paper Team weighs in.

Content

1 – Why “TV Staffing versus TV Selling”? (00:26)
2 – Appeal and Advantages of TV Staffing (18:07)
3 – Appeal and Advantages of TV Selling (35:22)

Links

Terri Kopp’s Twitter thread on “to staff or not to staff”
TV Writing Incubators and the Evolution of Access (PT125)

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

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Return of the Pod – Paper Scraps Monthly (PT178)

Alex and Nick return to Paper Team by answering your TV writing questions about outdated scripts, voice-over in shows, and pilot pitching.

Plus, we discuss some of the TV business updates following COVID, including production changes, WGA demands, and new OTTs.

NOTE: This episode was recorded before the current George Floyd protests. We’ll be covering TV writing through the prism of representation and police brutality in upcoming episodes.

Content

Podcast Updates and Shout-outs (01:21)
TV Writing Questions: Outdated scripts, voice-over, pilot pitching (06:31)
TV Writing News: COVID consultants, new-writer discounts, Quibi, HBO Max, fall schedules (23:43)

Links

Peter C. Hayward’s “Paper Team takeaways” thread
“Wanted in Hollywood: COVID-19 consultants to help keep sets safe” – Reuters
“WGA Calls For Elimination Of New-Writer Discounts And Training Program Rates” – Deadline
“Quibi cites pandemic, protests for drop in rankings. Others cite lack of hits.” – Los Angeles Times
“HBO Max’s Quiet Launch” – The Motley Fool

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
Nick@_njwatson
For any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: [email protected]

COVID-19 and Hollywood: How We Adapt (PT177)

Alex and Nick discuss how the current pandemic has affected them and the industry both personally and professionally, plus share helpful resources and advice on adapting.

Content

1 – The Professional Side (00:41)
2 – The Personal Side (29:28)

Links

Official California COVID-19 Resources
Resources for Film and TV Employees Impacted By the COVID-19 Industry Shutdown – Google Docs
“Emergency Funds for Freelancers, Creatives Losing Income During Coronavirus” – KQED
Relief Fund for Hollywood Support Staff
Actors Fund – COVID-19 Relief
Supplemental Income for Writers (PT35)
Miro
Staying Productive During Hiatus (PT126)

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
Nick@_njwatson
For any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: [email protected]