Global VID

In this episode of Global VID, we delve into the world of international television PR with our special guest, Justin Crosby, the mastermind behind Boom! PR and the host of Tellycast,  a prominent TV industry podcast out of the UK. Join us as we uncover PR's pivotal role in global content sales and explore the unique approach that sets Boom! PR apart from traditional publicists.Our conversation kicks off with Justin's journey through the entertainment industry, PR, and television. Discover the fascinating story of how he carved his path in this dynamic field, gaining insights into the intricacies of his experience. Justin then takes us on a journey through the impact of public relations on global content producers and sellers. Learn how a well-executed PR strategy can make all the difference in a highly competitive industry. Finally, Justin introduces his own podcast, Tellycast, as a valuable resource for staying connected and informed in the ever-evolving world of television and media.---Global VID Season 3, Episode 7 is hosted/produced by Eric Y. Lapointe and And Now Global, a Vancouver based international content consulting company. Theme song: ''Harvest'' by Nightwood (c)2008, used with permission by songwriters Amber Goodwyn and Erin Ross.---Show your support for our show! Consider buying us a proverbial cup of coffee to help keep the show running: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/globalvid---Theme song: ''Harvest'' by Nightwood (c)2008, used with permission by songwriters Amber Goodwyn and Erin Ross.---LIKE OUR SHOW? BE SURE TO...1) consider buying a proverbial coffee to help support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/globalvid2) follow/subscribe to this show here/on your favorite podcast app!3) OR watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/globalvid

In this episode of the Global VID Podcast, we explore the secret sauce to making great unscripted TV with the two principles of Toronto's Marblemedia, Mark Bishop & Matt Hornburg. This episode was recorded prior to the announcement that Marblemedia & Blue Ant would merge production and distribution operations into one studio and rights business.  ---About marblemedia:marblemedia is a leading global entertainment company that develops, produces, and distributes compelling TV and interactive digital content for audiences of all ages, across all media platforms. Trailblazers known for creating entertainment for the whole family through an informative, entertaining and optimistic lens, the company stands on their merits for showcasing diverse and inclusive storytelling. Building on a library of award-winning programs, marblemedia specializes in both premium scripted and unscripted content and has a wide slate of family and primetime programming.  Recent hits include the award-winning competition Netflix Original series Blown Away; critically-acclaimed travelogue Netflix Original series Restaurants on the Edge; CBC original competition series Race Against the Tide; CBC Original reality competition series Best in Miniature; award-winning family gameshow Just Like Mom and Dad; family comedy series Overlord and the Underwoods, interconnected family comedies The Parker Andersons /Amelia Parker; teen series Open Heart, co-produced with Epitome Pictures and Nickelodeon; and the high-octane competition series All-Round Champion based on the International Emmy® Kids Award-winning format.  Founded in 2001 by co-CEOs Mark Bishop and Matt Hornburg with a vision of creativity, partnership and innovation, the company has offices in Toronto, London and L.A., with a 50-acre production facility located 90 minutes north of Toronto.---Global VID Season 3, Episode 6 is hosted/produced by Eric Y. Lapointe and And Now Global, a Vancouver based international content consulting company. Theme song: ''Harvest'' by Nightwood (c)2008, used with permission by songwriters Amber Goodwyn and Erin Ross.---Show your support for our show! Consider buying us a proverbial cup of coffee to help keep the show running: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/globalvid---Theme song: ''Harvest'' by Nightwood (c)2008, used with permission by songwriters Amber Goodwyn and Erin Ross.---LIKE OUR SHOW? BE SURE TO...1) consider buying a proverbial coffee to help support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/globalvid2) follow/subscribe to this show here/on your favorite podcast app!3) OR watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/globalvid

Welcome to this week's episode of Global VID, where we explore the world of original TV series production, distribution & more! Our expert guests, Laurine Price and Kelly Faltis, have self-funded their own suspense-thriller series, PHOENIX. Hear about their journey, including the challenges and triumphs they faced to create a great team and attract recognizable cast members like Kathleen Kinmont (Halloween 4, Renegade), Ricco Ross (Aliens, Dr. Who), Grace Byers (Empire, Harlem) and Garrett Want (Star Trek: Voyager). Plus learn all about how they ventured into unknown territory as they participated in their first internaitonal markets in Fall 2022 (MIPCOM, Content London). For a sneak-peak of the PHOENIX trailer, which is currently in its final stages of post-production, check out this link: https://youtu.be/5eNJGQNUIk4---Gain valuable insight and inspiration for your own projects from this fascinating discussion. Don't miss out - follow & subscribe to Global VID now for more engaging episodes like this one! Or stay up-to-date with our releases by joining our mailing list at https://bit.ly/3qPI8dx.---About Laurine Price & Kelly Faltis:Laurine Price is an Asian-American producer, actress, and writer with a unique combination of business and creative skills. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business with a focus on Information Technology, and later attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art for a post-graduate degree in Classical Acting. After working and living in Europe, Price moved to Los Angeles and has since worked in various capacities in the film and television industry, including acting (General Hospital, American Crime Stories), working as crew, running business box offices, managing actor's careers, and producing television series. She is currently producing and starring in PHOENIX, an upcoming suspense series for streaming.Kelly Marie Faltis is an independent film/tv producer, writer, and production manager. She recently founded production company Sparkly Glasses Films, aiming to produce an original multi-genre slate of quality projects in film, tv, and animation. Recently, Faltis produced the spec drama series PHOENIX with Laurine Price, and is now in talks with potential distributors. She earned her Masters in Public Policy from Pepperdine in Malibu, CA, and attended a screenwriting workshop at Saddleback College. Kelly's grandfather, a Property Master for Universal Studios, influenced her as a child with stories of working with stars like Marlon Brando and Shirley McLaine, while her mom, a retired reading and ESL teacher, was her biggest fan. With the support of like-minded creatives, Kelly is doing what she loves, producing film/tv.---Global VID Season 3, Episode 5 is hosted/produced by Eric Y. Lapointe and And Now Global, a Vancouver based international content consulting company.---Theme song: ''Harvest'' by Nightwood (c)2008, used with permission by songwriters Amber Goodwyn and Erin Ross.---LIKE OUR SHOW? BE SURE TO...1) consider buying a proverbial coffee to help support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/globalvid2) follow/subscribe to this show here/on your favorite podcast app!3) OR watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/globalvid

Back on the Global VID Podcast this season is legendary TV show creator Dave Noll. Dave is known for having created over 60 shows including the widely successful global franchise Chopped & the popular US TV series America Says. In this episode, we talk about one specific chapter from his upcoming book The Visionary In Charge... there is No Fear and there is No Failure!Trying to make a TV show and want to get tips on how to survive rejection after rejection? Well, this is the episode for you. It will help change your mindset as you continue your journey in creating quality TV.---Subscribe to @Globalvid for the latest episodes and clips, and never miss out on the latest content! You can also find episodes on your favorite podcast app - Google, Apple, Spotify, and more. Visit Globalvidpodcast.com for more info, or join our mailing list at https://bit.ly/3qPI8dx to stay up-to-date with our latest releases.--- Dave Noll is TV show creator who co-develops concepts with his business partner Cleve Keller and the two have been working together exclusively since 2007. It could be argued that with 60+ series together and countless awards, they have become one of the most successful TV development teams in the entire world.The best place to find Dave Noll online is on LinkedIn. We'll help announce Dave Noll's upcoming book launch for "The Visionary In Charge" here as soon as we find out it has been released.---Global VID Season 3, Episode 4 is edited by Nicole Almeida and hosted/produced by Eric Y. Lapointe and And Now Global, a Vancouver based international content consulting company. ---Theme song: ''Harvest'' by Nightwood (c)2008, used with permission by songwriters Amber Goodwyn and Erin Ross.---LIKE OUR SHOW? BE SURE TO...1) consider buying a proverbial coffee to help support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/globalvid2) follow/subscribe to this show here/on your favorite podcast app!3) OR watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/globalvid

Sophie Ferron is back on Global VID to give us the latest trends around the global TV Formats business and her tips on what makes a great format. Ferron was originally with us in Season 1, Episode 12 to talk all about the 101 of this very topic but this time we dig much deeper into the subject. Check it out!---If you like our podcast, please follow us on your favorite app to keep up to date with our latest episodes and clips.---About Media Ranch: A company well known for premium television formats, distinguishing itself through its two-fold mission as both a producer and a distributor of entertainment formats. With headquarters in Montreal, and offices in Los Angeles, Amsterdam and Warsaw, the company represents, and produces, a catalogue of internationally renowned titles and thousands of hours of premium content ready for distribution. With over a decade of experience as Canada’s premier Format television expert, Media Ranch embraces their company motto that: Great Content is Worth Sharing.https://mediaranch.tv/---Global VID Season 3, Episode 3 was produced by And Now Global, a Vancouver based international content consulting company. Theme song: ''Harvest'' by Nightwood (c)2008, used with permission by songwriters Amber Goodwyn and Erin Ross.------Theme song: ''Harvest'' by Nightwood (c)2008, used with permission by songwriters Amber Goodwyn and Erin Ross.---LIKE OUR SHOW? BE SURE TO...1) consider buying a proverbial coffee to help support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/globalvid2) follow/subscribe to this show here/on your favorite podcast app!3) OR watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/globalvid

In this week's episode of the Global VID Podcast, we have the incredible story of Mark Olmsted, the CEO of Nuance Titles. Mark shares his remarkable journey, from his early film school days to his time spent behind bars for a life of crime. Despite his circumstances, Mark found the strength to not let this define his life. He wrote letters to his sister from prison, which later became a blog and a book entitled Ink From The Pen: A Prison Memoir. His story was noticed by GQ Magazine and optioned by Warner Brothers. Tune in to hear Mark's inspiring story and join us as we continue to meet interesting people and tell captivating stories with the Global VID Podcast.---Buy Mark Olmsted's book Ink From The Pen: A Prison Memoir: https://amzn.to/3Z8Gwv9---Visit Globalvidpodcast.com for more info about our podcast, or join our mailing list at https://bit.ly/3qPI8dx to stay up-to-date with our latest releases.--- Mark Olmsted is the CEO of Nuance Titles, which is both a small press and a localization company specializing in subtitling and dubbing. His website is www.nuancetitles.com.His book, Ink from the Pen: A Prison Memoir, can be found at in both print and audiobook format at: https://amzn.to/3Z8Gwv9Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.olmsted/Instagram: @markolmstedLinkedIn: Mark OlmstedTiktok: @marquismarq4---Global VID Season 3, Episode 2 is hosted/produced by Eric Y. Lapointe and And Now Global, a Vancouver based international content consulting company. Theme song: ''Harvest'' by Nightwood (c)2008, used with permission by songwriters Amber Goodwyn and Erin Ross.---Show your support for our show! Consider buying us a proverbial cup of coffee to help keep the show running: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/globalvidAnd if you're looking to upgrade your podcasting equipment, we've got you covered! Check out the affiliate links below to shop for the equipment we use and/or recommend:- Blue Yeti Microphone for Podcasting: https://amzn.to/3JnMfIG- GVM Video Lights (3-pack): https://amzn.to/3DpiAen- Neewer LED Video Light (nice & compact): https://amzn.to/3XScqvB- Fifine K669B USB microphone: https://amzn.to/3Y8ylye- Fifine K670 (next level mic): https://amzn.to/3DolVdGEvery little bit helps us keep the show running! Thank you!---Theme song: ''Harvest'' by Nightwood (c)2008, used with permission by songwriters Amber Goodwyn and Erin Ross.---LIKE OUR SHOW? BE SURE TO...1) consider buying a proverbial coffee to help support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/globalvid2) follow/subscribe to this show here/on your favorite podcast app!3) OR watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/globalvid

Global VID's Season 3 is finally here and we're kicking it off with an exciting episode featuring Pola Hempowicz, Senior Director of Content & New Business at PlumResearch. Tune in to learn how television producers are adapting to the new age of streaming, and how they can measure the success of their shows by accessing confidential viewership data. We also explore how streaming competitors can keep track of each other in this ever-evolving industry. And of course, as per usual, we talk with Pola about her career journey. Don't miss it!---Pola Hempowicz is a highly accomplished content strategist and trailblazing female media professional. In 2018, she made history by becoming the first Polish woman to be elected as a Member of The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. With over 13 years of experience in domestic and international media markets, she has worked with renowned companies such as Comedy Central, BT Group, and Warner Brothers.Throughout her career, Pola has always been passionate about leveraging data to make informed business decisions. This passion has now led her to join Poland's PlumResearch, an independent company dedicated to providing reliable insights and analytics to the global entertainment industry. Her work at PlumResearch enables producers, broadcasters, and streamers to better understand audience behavior and optimize their decisions.For more info on PlumResearch and/or Pola Hempowidz visit: - Website: https://plumresearch.com/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plum-research/- Pola's LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/polahempowicz/- Pola's Instagram: @misspolah---Global VID Season 3, Episode 1 is hosted/produced by Eric Y. Lapointe and And Now Global, a Vancouver based international content consulting company. Theme song: ''Harvest'' by Nightwood (c)2008, used with permission by songwriters Amber Goodwyn and Erin Ross.---Theme song: ''Harvest'' by Nightwood (c)2008, used with permission by songwriters Amber Goodwyn and Erin Ross.---LIKE OUR SHOW? BE SURE TO...1) consider buying a proverbial coffee to help support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/globalvid2) follow/subscribe to this show here/on your favorite podcast app!3) OR watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/globalvid

After an 8+ month break, the Global VID Podcast is back with an exciting new season, featuring incredible guests from all corners of the entertainment industry. Pola Hempowicz of PlumResearch joins us to discuss tracking data in the streaming world. We also explore personal journeys with Mark Olmsted of Nuance Titles and Laurine Price/Kelly Faltis (producers behind an upcoming series called Phoenix). Meanwhile David C. Barnett, a small business expert shares great insight on when entertainment companies should install a holding company, Justin Crosby of Boom! PR/Tellycast talks about international PR, and Mark Bishop & Matt Hornburg, co-CEOs of marblemedia give us the secret sauce for unscripted TV. Plus, returning guests Dave Noll of Chopped and Sophie Ferron of Media Ranch! Even more amazing guests coming soon!---Join our bi-weekly newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3qPI8dx---Theme song: ''Harvest'' by Nightwood (c)2008, used with permission by songwriters Amber Goodwyn and Erin Ross.---LIKE OUR SHOW? BE SURE TO...1) consider buying a proverbial coffee to help support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/globalvid2) follow/subscribe to this show here/on your favorite podcast app!3) OR watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/globalvid

We are doing something a bit different with this episode as we talk to a professional behind the camera to learn how they built their career in the film industry with little to no contacts. Today's Global VID Podcast is a true DIY career story meant to motivate all of us, no matter what stage you are at, as we keep marching forward to grow our careers.Please meet NYC-based Amber M. Sherman. Originally from Buffalo, NY, Amber never thought a life in the film industry could be possible. But once in college, she started to get her feet wet as a camera assistant on any shoot available in town. She later relocated to LA and then NYC to finally transition to the Assistant Director department where she finally found her calling in film.So how does someone get started from scratch? How does someone become an Assistant Director? What are Amber's top tips to get into the business & work behind the camera? Listen and find out!---This also marks the end of Season 2 of Global VID. We'll mostly be taking a break but we'll do a few short bonus episodes over the summer months so please subscribe/follow our podcast to not miss any new content. We'll be back with Season 3 in the Fall, so you can also join our mailing list at https://bit.ly/3qPI8dx to be the first to know when!---**More on Amber M. Sherman**Website: https://www.beyondfilmschool.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/beyondfilmschoolFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/beyondfilmschoolInstagram: @beyondfilmschoolTwitter: @asherms21---Global VID Season 2, Episode 14 is hosted/produced by Eric Y. Lapointe and And Now Global, a Vancouver based international content consulting company.---https://www.globalvidpodcast.com---Theme song: ''Harvest'' by Nightwood (c)2008, used with permission by songwriters Amber Goodwyn and Erin Ross.---LIKE OUR SHOW? BE SURE TO...1) consider buying a proverbial coffee to help support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/globalvid2) follow/subscribe to this show here/on your favorite podcast app!3) OR watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/globalvid

In this special bonus episode, Global VID Podcast host Eric Y. Lapointe compares the differences between Film Festivals & TV Markets and outlines event options to consider around the globe. This video is geared to educate new-to-mid level producers who want to learn what makes these events different so that they can better strategize which ones to travel to and invest in. Finally, the episode shares a few quick tips on how to research & prepare for these festivals & markets.Join our bi-weekly mailing list to keep up to date with new content, industry news and tips: https://bit.ly/3qPI8dxhttp://www.globalvidpodcast.com---Theme song: ''Harvest'' by Nightwood (c)2008, used with permission by songwriters Amber Goodwyn and Erin Ross.---LIKE OUR SHOW? BE SURE TO...1) consider buying a proverbial coffee to help support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/globalvid2) follow/subscribe to this show here/on your favorite podcast app!3) OR watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/globalvid

In this latest Global VID episode, we speak with our first South American guest, Ana C. Springefeldt (Rio2C, Civetta Entretenimento), to talk about their top content event Rio2C (formerly known as Rio Content Market) and we get a quick snapshot at how TV & Film projects are currently financed in Brazil. Plus, as always, our guest shares how they got started in entertainment - and it's clear to see just how passionate Springefeldt is about her career.---If you like our podcast, please subscribe or follow us on your favorite app (Google, Apple, Spotify, etc.) Visit Globalvidpodcast.com for more info or join our mailing list at https://bit.ly/3qPI8dx---Global VID Season 2, Episode 12 is hosted/produced by Eric Y. Lapointe and And Now Global, a Vancouver based international content consulting company.--- Ana Cecilia Springefeldt is a Brazilian professional with over 20 years of entertainment business experience. She is not only the Curatorship Coordinator at Rio2C, Latin America’s largest creativity and innovation event organization but she is also the Director & Co-Founder of Civetta Entretenimento, a company specializing in finance & development of audio-visual projects and the acceleration of content production companies. Throughout her career, she has built a broad and strategic market experience, from having worked in the public sector as an advisor to the board of directors at ANCINE (Brazilian National Film Agency) and RIOFILME (Public Audiovisual investment company, linked to the Rio de Janeiro City Hall) to privately held roles at top audiovisual production companies, including the Film Fund RB Cinema 1.For more info on Rio2C, visit: https://www.rio2c.com---Theme song: ''Harvest'' by Nightwood (c)2008, used with permission by songwriters Amber Goodwyn and Erin Ross.---LIKE OUR SHOW? BE SURE TO...1) consider buying a proverbial coffee to help support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/globalvid2) follow/subscribe to this show here/on your favorite podcast app!3) OR watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/globalvid

In this Global VID Podcast episode, we speak with James Ross, the President & Founder of Hong-Kong-based Lightning International to have a closer look at the Asia-Pacific TV marketplace, TV market conferences people should consider attending and finally we discuss what's in store for  the TV/Digital future in the region. If you ever wondered about how to sell into Asia, this is a great first step!---If you like our podcast, please subscribe or follow us on your favorite app (Google, Apple, Spotify, etc.) Visit Globalvidpodcast.com for more info or join our mailing list at https://bit.ly/3qPI8dx---Global VID Season 2, Episode 11 is hosted/produced by Eric Y. Lapointe and And Now Global, a Vancouver based international content consulting company.---More About Lightning International:Lightning International is a global content and media solutions company, with special emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region. Their business is focused on delivering and distributing content of all kinds including channels, finished programming and formats. Their offices are in Hong Kong, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo and London.Website: https://www.lightninginternational.net/---Theme song: ''Harvest'' by Nightwood (c)2008, used with permission by songwriters Amber Goodwyn and Erin Ross.---LIKE OUR SHOW? BE SURE TO...1) consider buying a proverbial coffee to help support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/globalvid2) follow/subscribe to this show here/on your favorite podcast app!3) OR watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/globalvid

Recently, the Global VID Podcast sat down with NYC actor & communication coach, Michelle Simone Miller to talk about dealing with nerves & handling rejection during the pitching/auditioning process in TV & Film. This episode is meant to inspire up & coming producers, actors but there are so many great nuggets of advice on how to deal with performance anxiety, that this can apply to just about anyone who needs help with any kind of public presentation in sales meetings, in the boardroom or in the classroom.---If you like our videos, please subscribe or follow us on your favorite podcast app (Google, Apple, Spotify, etc.) Visit Globalvidpodcast.com for more info or join our mailing list at https://bit.ly/3qPI8dx---Global VID Season 2, Episode 10 is hosted/produced by Eric Y. Lapointe and And Now Global, a Vancouver based international content consulting company.---Michelle Simone Miller is an actress, communications coach, teacher and host of the podcast, Mentors on the Mic. She earned her BA from Brandeis University in English and Theater, before pursuing a professional acting career in NYC. She has amassed credits in TV, Film, Theater, and Commercials, including roles in “Blue Bloods,” “Homeland,” “Winter’s Tale,” and a lead in an episode of MTV’s scripted series “One Bad Choice.” She loves using her acting background and training to teach clients professional development and communication skills, with a specialty in public speaking and on camera media training.Michelle has interviewed over 50 illustrious Mentors in Entertainment including Emmy-winning Producers, Directors, Agents, Managers, Authors, TV/Film Writers, Casting Directors, TV Executives and more. The guests on her podcast include creator and showrunner Marta Kauffman (Friends, Grace & Frankie), 5x Emmy-winning Director/Producer/Head Writer Rob Burnett (The Fundamentals of Caring, Late Show with David Letterman), and VP at Disney Animation Jay Francis.Instagram Personal: @MichelleSimoneMillerInstagram Podcast @MentorsOnTheMicTwitter Personal: @MichelleSimoneMTwitter Podcast: @MentorsOnTheMicActing/Coaching Website: https://www.michellesimonemiller.com/Podcast Website: https://anchor.fm/michelle-miller4---Theme song: ''Harvest'' by Nightwood (c)2008, used with permission by songwriters Amber Goodwyn and Erin Ross.---LIKE OUR SHOW? BE SURE TO...1) consider buying a proverbial coffee to help support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/globalvid2) follow/subscribe to this show here/on your favorite podcast app!3) OR watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/globalvid

Please take 3 minutes of your time to listen to this special announcement and consider donating to Ukrainian citizens through a charity of your choice.Here are two direct links to donate via the Red Cross:Canadian Red Cross: https://bit.ly/3BXp5mUUS/International Red Cross: https://bit.ly/3vqdBqB ---Theme song: ''Harvest'' by Nightwood (c)2008, used with permission by songwriters Amber Goodwyn and Erin Ross.---LIKE OUR SHOW? BE SURE TO...1) consider buying a proverbial coffee to help support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/globalvid2) follow/subscribe to this show here/on your favorite podcast app!3) OR watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/globalvid

MILESTONE ALERT - this is Global VID's 25th episode (Season 2, Episode 9)!  Thanks to everyone for listening - whether you are a first time listener or amongst our initial supporters! ---In this 25th episode, host Eric Y. Lapointe virtually heads back to Quebec to explore Canada's French-language production hub to talk about how this province punches well above its weight by leveraging their tight-budget productions and turn them into world-famous stories. For this conversation he sits down with three international sales executives: Mélanie Ratté of Zone 3, Kathleen Préfontaine of Aetios Productions and Barbara Vallant of Aroma TV / KOTV.The biggest theme that shines throughout this episode is just how important selling scripted formats has become, for Quebec producers, over the years. Check out the episode until the end to be inspired and learn all the interesting details that came out of this conversation.---If you like our podcasts, please subscribe/follow to keep up to date with our latest episodes. And visit Globalvidpodcast.com for more info or to join our mailing list.---About our 3 guests...MÉLANIE RATTÉ / ZONE 3:With her passion for media communications, Mélanie Ratté lost no time in making a name for herself in the world of Quebec’s television production. From working initially as a writer at Coscient Productions, she moved to Zone3 in 2000 where she has been involved in content development since day one, being successively appointed Director of development in 2009, and Manager, Creation & Business Development in 2017. She demonstrated her outstanding ability for building relationships with industry players in Canada and around the world. As Senior Director, International Distribution & Business Development, she is now responsible for expanding Zone3’s international footprint.KATHLEEN PRÉFONTAINE / AETIOS:Kathleen has a BFA in Design Art from Concordia University and a Minor in Marketing Management from HEC Montréal. In 2006, she began her career in the television format distribution business at Distraction Formats as the Director of Marketing. She then migrated to various Quebec production companies (La Presse Télé, Attraction Média and Trio Orange) where she established the new distribution department. She has participated in the international sales of the shows: Les Parent (France, Greece, Israel, Poland, Russia and Air Transat), En direct de l’univers (France and Lebanon) & 30 Lives (Brazil, France). At Aetios, she manages all aspects of distribution and participates in the development of new series.BARBARA VALLANT / AROMA TV / KOTVBarbara is a Montreal native and following her studies at Concordia University, she left for Germany, where she has resided for over 15 years.The bulk of her career has been focused on international TV distribution, with her first steps selling THE WORLD LIVE, a 90-second LIVE feed around the world from the unmanned camera network, earthTV. She effectively launched this previously unheard of, difficult -to-place segment on international news channels, including CNN, CBC, FRANCE 2, LCI (TF1), TRAVEL CHANNEL, just to name a few. This eventually brought her path towards TV formats, where in 2009, she became a TV sales agent and founded her one-woman company, AROMA-TV.---Global VID Season 2, Episode 9  is produced by And Now Global, a Vancouver based international content consulting company.------Theme song: ''Harvest'' by Nightwood (c)2008, used with permission by songwriters Amber Goodwyn and Erin Ross.---LIKE OUR SHOW? BE SURE TO...1) consider buying a proverbial coffee to help support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/globalvid2) follow/subscribe to this show here/on your favorite podcast app!3) OR watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/globalvid

In our latest episode of Global VID, we sit down with Bruce Hills, the President of Just For Laughs' English-language business to discuss the TV production side of the company... all leading up to the 40th anniversary summer of the world-renowned comedy festival in Montreal. We also learn about Bruce's early start in the entertainment business which provides great advice for aspiring + up & coming producers alike. If you work within the comedy industry, this episode is not to be missed! ---If you like our videos, please Subscribe to keep up to date with our latest episodes and clips. You can also find episodes on your favorite podcast app (Google, Apple, Spotify, etc.) Visit Globalvidpodcast.com for more info or to join our mailing list.---Global VID Season 2, Episode 8  is hosted/produced by Eric Y. Lapointe and And Now Global, a Vancouver based international content consulting company.---About Bruce Hills:Just For Laughs’ President Bruce Hills has been a driving force behind the world’s biggest comedy festival and most prestigious comedy brand for over 30 years. Beginning his Just For Laughs career as a driver in 1986, Hills has since held countless roles within the organization, including Director of Programming, Vice-President of International Television, COO, and now President. He oversees all of the company’s English business properties across global markets, focusing on growing the business in all divisions. Under his helm, Just For Laughs has significantly expanded its reach by launching festivals inMontréal, Toronto, Vancouver and Sydney, Australia. Over the past three decades, Hills has discovered and cultivated relationships with some of the industry’s most successful and influential artists, including Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, Trevor Noah, Wanda Sykes, Margaret Cho, Jimmy Fallon, Bill Burr, to name a few.Hills’ talents in TV development have led to over 1,500 Just For Laughs television specials broadcast by various key networks from around the world. The company’s TV deals have reached new heights, partnering with Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Kevin Hart’s HartBeat Productions, to name a few. As an award-winning producer, Hills received three consecutive Canadian Screen Awards for Best Variety or Entertainment Special for stand-up specials featuring Trevor Noah, PK Subban, and Aisha Brown. He served as a consulting producer on NBC's Bring the Funny, and as an Executive Producer on Amazon Prime’s critically acclaimed 6-episode docuseries, Inside Jokes.Hills also helped establish Just For Laughs Live as the #1 comedy promoter in Canada, which produces sold out tours across the country. Named one of Variety’s “50 Individuals Who Impacted Comedy”, declared “The King of Comedy” by The Globe and Mail and hailed by the UK’s edition of GQ Magazine as “the most powerful man in international comedy”, and has been honoured twice by the legendary comedian, Dave Chappelle. First in 2015, as the “Comedy Curator of a Generation” at the Montréal Festival; then again at the prestigious 2017 Canadian Screen Awards where JFL received the Canadian Academy’s Icon Award. Hills is frequently a keynote speaker and panelist at various festivals across the globe. Twitter: @BrucehillsInstagram: @BrucehillsjflLinkedIn: BruceHills---Theme song: ''Harvest'' by Nightwood (c)2008, used with permission by songwriters Amber Goodwyn and Erin Ross.---LIKE OUR SHOW? BE SURE TO...1) consider buying a proverbial coffee to help support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/globalvid2) follow/subscribe to this show here/on your favorite podcast app!3) OR watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/globalvid

In today's Global VID podcast episode, we dive into User Generated Content (UGC) which is essentially all of that self-made content that you see on YouTube and other social media platforms... and in this episode, we talk with Jonathan Skogmo, the CEO of Jukin Media (with content brands such as Fail Army, The Pet Collective, People Are Awesome), arguably the BIGGEST UGC production company in the world. We caught Johnathan Skogmo at a pivotal moment in his career as Jukin Media just sold their company to Trusted Media Brands... ever heard of them?---Visit Globalvidpodcast.com to join Global VID's mailing list.---Well... Trusted Media Brands (a.k.a. the original Reader's Digest Association company) is about to celebrate their 100th anniversary in February of 2022, when  they published their very first edition of Reader's Digest, promoting the magazine through direct mail marketing by sending 5,000 letters to nurses and schoolteachers. By 1927, they had 30,00 subscribers, by 1939: 3 MILLION! By 1973? Over 30 MILLION! So what do these two brands have in common? Hang tight.Fast-forward to 2014, a CNBC article explained that Trusted Media Brands was going through its second bankruptcy in 5 years, right around the time when Bonnie Kintzer became the company's President. Nice challenge, huh? By 2017, the company cleaned up its debt and Trusted Media Brands started growing again as a digital-first company.So what do these companies have in common? In our episode, Johnathan Skogmo, labels Reader's Digest as one of the very first UGC content producers as they would often source articles from their readers. Finally, in the middle of the pandemic, Jukin Media was approached as Trusted Media Brands was looking for a video content company to align with their business. And this is where our podcast begins...https://www.jukinmedia.com/---Global VID Season 2, Episode 7  was produced by And Now Global, a Vancouver based international content consulting company.Host: Eric Y. LapointeEditor: Nicole AlmeidaTheme Song Composers: Nightwood (Amber Goodwyn, Erin Ross) ---Theme song: ''Harvest'' by Nightwood (c)2008, used with permission by songwriters Amber Goodwyn and Erin Ross.---LIKE OUR SHOW? BE SURE TO...1) consider buying a proverbial coffee to help support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/globalvid2) follow/subscribe to this show here/on your favorite podcast app!3) OR watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/globalvid

In today's Global VID Podcast episode (Season 2, Ep.6), we sit down with the co-founder of India's GoQuest Media, a global distribution company that got its start selling Indian content and later made a strategic decision to focus on scripted formats of non-English language drama series. Why? Listen and find out! Vivek also has a great story on how his career started and stick around to the end to hear great insights about how to negotiate with new VOD platforms. --- Visit Globalvidpodcast.com to join Global VID's mailing list. --- Vivek Lath is an entertainment entrepreneur and is the Co-Founder/CEO of GoQuest Media. Vivek started GoQuest in 2013 as an exporter of Indian content and since then has established an important space in the global distribution space. GoQuest is a global distribution company with content represented from over 15 countries and deals in over 50+ countries to date. GoQuest also is also building verticals in development and entertainment financing for the global entertainment marketplace. Vivek Lath has a Bachelors in Electronics Engineering from Mumbai University and a Masters in Computer Science from USC in Los Angeles. He started his career working for a boutique management consulting firm in Connecticut and in 2007 he moved back to India. In India he initially worked for TataSky, and then after a brief stint at entrepreneurship he ran all monetization for a movie production and distribution company in India. In 2013 he decided to start GoQuest with his business partner Jimmy George. --- GoQuest Media: https://goquestmedia.com/ Moderated by Eric Y. Lapointe of And Now Global https://www.andnowglobal.com---Theme song: ''Harvest'' by Nightwood (c)2008, used with permission by songwriters Amber Goodwyn and Erin Ross.---LIKE OUR SHOW? BE SURE TO...1) consider buying a proverbial coffee to help support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/globalvid2) follow/subscribe to this show here/on your favorite podcast app!3) OR watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/globalvid

How has Vancouver, aka Hollywood North, become one of the biggest filming cities in the world? In our special Hollywood North episode, Global VID introduce you to 3 different people who greatly contribute to the Vancouver filming community: Liz Shorten, Brian Hamilton & Rob C. Cooper. ---Visit Globalvidpodcast.com to join Global VID's mailing list.---Our 3 guests banded together to develop the Pacific Screenwriting Program that provides a training ground for BC’s aspiring and active screenwriters alike. In partnership with Netflix, the program equips writers with the skills, experience and connections necessary to establish a sustainable career in this dynamic regional screen industry.---What makes Vancouver so amazing & challenging at the same time?Well, Vancouver and its suburbs are the former homes of world famous actors such as Ryan Reynolds, Michael J. Fox, Seth Rogen and the list goes on. Located a mere 2.5 hour flight away from LA or a 2.5 hour drive away from Seattle, Vancouver has become one of the major filming hubs, just behind Los Angeles and New York City. The Greater Vancouver Area represents a $3B+ local filming industry, but it remains heavily reliant on production services instead of original programming & intellectual property (IP) and there is always the risk of a brain drain down south.That does not mean Vancouver does not have people like Liz, Brian & Rob working hard behind the scenes to create new original IP opportunities for local producers and ensuring that talent remains local.----Guest Details for Global VID Season 2, Episode 5:- Liz Shorten, the COO of the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA)- Brian Hamilton, a Principal at one of Vancouver’s longest running production studios Omnifilm Entertainment- Rob C. Cooper, a successful showrunner (known for working on 17 seasons of MGM’s Stargate franchise as well as the owner of his own production company, Mezo Entertainment).- Moderated by Eric Y. Lapointe of And Now Global- Pacific Screenwriting Program: https://pacificscreenwriting.com/---Theme song: ''Harvest'' by Nightwood (c)2008, used with permission by songwriters Amber Goodwyn and Erin Ross.---LIKE OUR SHOW? BE SURE TO...1) consider buying a proverbial coffee to help support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/globalvid2) follow/subscribe to this show here/on your favorite podcast app!3) OR watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/globalvid

This is the Global VID podcast's first "futurist" episode as we talk with independent Creative Strategist Sandra Lehner about all things Generation Z, Branded Entertainment, the Metaverse & NFT's! ---Visit Globalvidpodcast.com for more info or to join Global VID's mailing list.---While normally host Eric Y. Lapointe focuses on international content subjects and what people can do NOW, today we are taking a step back and focusing on the long-term view of what our industry should expect. Skip this episode at your own risk... because Sandra Lehner gives great insight into this next generation and how to best target them in the not-so-distant future. This is NOT about the Millennials and their second screen potential, but rather the diverse 5-screen multi-tasking generation Z (i.e. anyone born between 1995 and 2010).Sandra Lehner contact info:Website: www.sandralehner.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandralehner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/s_lehner This show was produced by And Now Global, a Vancouver based international content consulting company.---Theme song: ''Harvest'' by Nightwood (c)2008, used with permission by songwriters Amber Goodwyn and Erin Ross.---LIKE OUR SHOW? BE SURE TO...1) consider buying a proverbial coffee to help support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/globalvid2) follow/subscribe to this show here/on your favorite podcast app!3) OR watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/globalvid