Monday, March 28, 2011

The TV Writer Podcast has an interview with my friend Matt MacLennan. Check it out.

Once Matt set his eyes on the goal, nothing would stop him from achieving it. He read books, worked as a script reader, sent out hundreds of unsolicited emails, worked as personal assistant and production assistant, and met with anyone who could give him advice on the industry.

When one door would close, Matt would open another. When he did get a job, he would milk it for all it was worth, volunteering his time for duties outside his job description, so he could learn as many aspects as possible of what it takes to put a show together.

Learn the amazing story of how he proposed an innovative solution to a modestly budgeted teen show, to use indie local bands for fresh but inexpensive music. Matt ended up helping to promote many bands that would use the TV show to springboard to greater success, and at the same time he was credited not only for his writing, but for his music supervision as well!

To top it all off, Matt graciously offers his email address to any writers who would like to seek his advice or help. if you’ve learned anything from Matt, take him up on the offer!

Matt’s latest show, HBO Canada’s “Call Me Fitz,” starring Jason Priestley, begins airing in the US in April. Watch for it on DirecTV!

Labels: learnings

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3 Comments:

I really like that post! Very informative.

By  jmulligan, at 10:51 AM  

Thanks for the info Alex! It's funny how his path ressembles my own... Let's hope that mine turns out the same way someday!

By  Unknown, at 9:23 PM  

Thanks for the love, sir.

By  blindmind, at 11:54 AM  

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