Veteran Showrunners discuss the changing landscape of TV and how indie has a unique space in this expanding medium
Key Insights
- Indie TV is an art form, a proof of concept, and it's often creatives working for no money outside of the traditional system
- Indie episodic comprises many forms: mobile, television, streaming platforms, apps, new technology. Consider how your work is best experienced.
- Episodic creators are not beholden to traditional broadcast formats. Funding can come from anywhere; find the new buyers.
- Rely on cultural hooks – or even gimmicks – to break through the crowded entertainment market.
- There are niches for everything. Partner with creators who have already penetrated your niche audience.
Writer, Director, Producer
Steven Soderbergh is a writer, director, producer, cinematographer, and editor. He lives in New York. more...
Producer
Stephanie Allain founded Homegrown Pictures in 2003 to produce content by writer/directors with unique voices. more...
Director, Writer, Actor
David Wain began his career as a member of the sketch comedy group The State. He went on to co-write and direct movies such as WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER, ROLE MODELS, WANDERLUST, and THEY CAME TOGETHER. more...
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