Have we determined an industry standard term for television (or media) not network and not cable? This would include all streaming and subscription based services, etc.
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It's mostly referred to "New Media" in articles, which lumps it in with anything digital.
Ok, that's what I've been using. I've heard a few other odd names and just wanted to make sure there wasn't something new that popped up while I've had my head buried in rewrites. :)
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Streaming. OTT. Digital. VOD. SVOD. Less common: TVOD, AVOD, EST.
We have cable, terrestrial, satellite, streaming, on-demand, etc. Digital media probably covers streaming and on-demand material/broadcasts.
Commercial break are less and less important, unless you're shooting to work in broadcast TV. Even basic cable (USA, TNT, etc.) has begun to steer away from that format. And for streaming or premium, just tell the story and don't worry about breaks - it's incredibly free-ing!
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If aspiring TV Writers want to know how Television & streaming shows really work- the business - attend TCA conference or MIP TV in Cannes, France. Dont you want to take care of the people paying for your salary? Nobody cares about margins on a page except Line Producers scheduling.
Dan MaxXx, What is the TCA Conference and where is it held? If you don't mind me asking. I tried to research it, but was not able to locate anything related to entertainment.
Television Critics Association.
They are having their awards dinner Saturday in Beverly Hills, CA. Go. meet Showrunners, Network execs, TV Stars. All in one room.
Dan, you can just walk in and start chatting? If that's the case, then I've been grossly misinformed for my entire writing career. I've worked in medical sales for fourteen years and you can't sit down with a doctor without giving them... well, giving them a lot, so if I can attend the TCA conference and get one on ones, it would be amazing!
Greg
Money talks. The TCA Awards dinner is invite only but drop $5K into a publicist's bank account and you can go to the afterparties for HBO and Hulu, rub elbows with cast and staff of Handmaid's Tale and Game of Thrones. Or the cheaper way is to bribe security guards with $100 bills... or do what my acting friends do; they work as Waiters and Caterers at these parties, hustle.
Wow, so it's just like medical sales! Thx Dan
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Did I read that right? The perceived "wisdom" for aspiring television writers is to attend an invite-only event that will costs you hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars? What a ridiculous idea. And I'm pretty sure at these types of events, waiters and caterers don't get the time or the chance to discuss their ideas with the attendees. If they tried, I'm sure the management will give them short shrift!
Yes david you read my wisdom correctly. If you want the ultimate, gotta be willing to pay the ultimate price- either by blood, sweat, and money.
Anybody can attend the big TV broadcasting and Advertising trade shows. There are several trade shows every year that is mandatory for Showrunners and TV Stars to attend and kiss up to Advertisers and Critics. Plan ahead. There is a Vegas trade show in Jan 2018. Figure out a way to get in.
A local NYC filmmaker I know shot his own TV pilot with his own money, paid $2000 for a MIP TV pass, flew to France to pitch his show to global buyers. No TV deal. But he at least tried. He wasn't waiting for permission. He got off his butt and hustle.
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So, the evidence is that it actually fails even if you DO get into these events. And wastes $2000+ in the process! LOL. I think I'll pass on that kind of wisdom thanks. :-)
everybody fails. Winners get up and try again. Have a blessed day
Indeed. But there comes a point when the money runs out...