We’re still trying to figure out what this series is all about. (Um, we think that’s a plus cuz let’s face it, one of the major problems with most TV shows is that nothing needs to be figured out.
BOZOS deserves many more views than it seems to have. Check it out:
Short post this week cause I’m totally swamped prepping for production, which will officially start in a few weeks. Plus, doing research and outlining two new pilots for two new series.
This week, there was an article in Filmmaker Magazine about the term “Web Series” and how it, generally, has a negative connotation. Most people seem to equate it with people who are either emerging (which is true) or haven’t made it in Hollywood (partially true). The article suggests changing it to something better/hipper/less damning.
It’s true that people tend to roll their eyes when you say you do a web series. But, in my experience, industry people don’t (especially if you’ve made a little noise). Cause they know how much comes from online. I mean, just this week Brent Weinstein who started the digital media department at powerhouse agency UTA (and reps a number of web series creators including Felicia Day) made partner. A first. And a statement.
This is good. It’s really fucking good.
No, we’re not showing you the first episode because it’s the weakest of the 6 episode first series. But have a look at this preview:
Director(s): Matt Carmody
Writer(s): Matt Carmody, Boyd Vico
Actor(s): Drew Powell, Matt Carmody, Justin Wade, Joe Pascual, Megan Albertus
Last week there was a much talked about article in Deadline about the new WGA study that confirmed what most of us already know: That most tv writing jobs go to white guys in their 40’s. And that women and minorities have “actually lost ground as compared to their white male counterparts.”
Great.
Yes, we need people out there advocating and changing things from within tv networks and shows. Networks need an overhaul. Not just in terms of the content they’re showing but in terms of staff. People of color and women need to not only have their voices heard creatively but need to be able to pitch to more people of color and woman who understand where they’re coming from (it’s already been established the audience exists–look at Empire) and help shepherd diverse authentic through the development and production process.
CARGO 3120(EDITOR’S NOTE: The Story So Far starts HERE)
Daymond recently talked about priorities in his series on juggling life and passion. So I wanted to chime in on that as well. Like Daymond and my brother, I too am a man of faith. First off let me say: there would be no Cargo 3120 if it had not been for God and his grace in my life. This is simply my reality. So for me the priorities were: God, family, health, Work and passion. I rank passion last because for me, if the other areas are lacking, I will never succeed in my passion, which is to tell the story of Cargo 3120. The key is balance… But balance is also the problem, because it can, at times, be so hard to achieve.
The last few weeks have been “very emotional” for me. My daughter finally achieved her goal of enlisting in the United States Army and is currently in her first week of basic training. I couldn’t be more proud of her. It’s hard to let go as you watch your children make that transition to adulthood, so her leaving was both joyous and tough for me. I also have two sons at home, both in high school. I am very proud of the young men into which they are growing. But anyone who has ever raised teenagers in this day and age will agree, it is very challenging. And in a blended family such as ours, there is at times drama (inside and outside of the home) that adds to these challenges.