Category: Peer Production

Leesa Dean: Adventures of a Web Series Newbie – Chapter 14

Chilltown TV

The Aftermath
by Leesa Dean

First, the HNS Magazine article is now live!! It’s so exciting! They gave Chilltown andLele’s Ratchet Advice Show four pages, as well as the cover! I’ve definitely gotten a few new subscribers from it and am hoping I get more. Here’s the link to the tear sheets.

Speaking of which, I just released a new Lele episode!! You can watch it here. Getting great feedback on it.

Also, was approached by a major film festival who said they were interested in havingChilltown screen next year. Will post details closer to the date–which is a long way off. But very exciting that people are starting to notice. read article

Peer Production: Goddammit, Why isn’t This a Full-Length Film?

hybrids

The best thing about Vimeo.Com is that when you click on a page the default “play” mode is “off,” unlike YouTube’s default “on,” which means you’re suddenly plunging yourself and those around you (like – uh-oh – your boss) into the video and it’s SOUND.

The second best thing about Vimeo.Com right now is this: read article

Peer Production: REACH

reachWe come late to this party, a video made by Luke Randall in 2009 that may well have won more awards than any other. At least, it’s certainly in the “Most Awarded” running.

A very moving little tale, this is. How moving? Well, it, um, erm…oh hell, it made us cry.

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Peer Production: 2 Cool Video Projects on Kickstarter

Fast on the heels of the criticism of Kickstarter’s use by moneyed showbiz pros who are, well, reluctant to spend their own money on what they claim are their dream projects, here are two amateur dream video projects that appeal to us, although for very different reasons.

What you probably want (we know we do):

Hot Fail CaptureHOT FAIL
A television comedy about bad dates, crazy roommates, vajazzling and more. HOT FAIL is a half-hour comedy written by Tim Drucker and Tracy Weiler based on the tragic failings of Tracy’s dating life. Ever gone on a bad date? Ever had that date show up with a gift bag full of vampire teeth? Or turn out to be a criminal? If so, you and Tracy have a lot in common. read article

Leesa Dean: Adventures of a Web Series Newbie – Chapter 13

lelecoverhnsYou Have to be THIS Big to Ride
by Leesa Dean

So first: big news this week, the HNS cover finally went live! It really is thrilling to see your work on the cover of a magazine for the first time. The issue will be live soon and when it is, I’ll post the full article.

Been running around to a tons of meetings and workshops. Did another great workshop at YouTube with Chris Chan Roberson. It’s getting very exciting cause in about a month, I’m finally starting production on the collaborations and the workshops address using the lighting and equipment in the studios. A lot to absorb, but very very cool. Unfortunately, the workshop was the same night as Big Screen Little Screen, so couldn’t attend, but I’ll be going back next month.

Also, was interviewed on Da Flava Radio. They asked me to do a monthly Lele segment on their show. They air in Atlanta and Gambia in Africa! Pretty cool. They’re also picking up Lele’s 60 Second Wrap-Up so, starting late June it’ll officially be on three radio stations! read article