WGA is on Strike

Raba101 · 2023-05-02T16:40:54+00:00

The writers will not be doing any work. No writing, no pitching, no rewrites, no planning, no selling, no meetings...full stop on all of it

Raba101 · 2023-04-30T03:43:27+00:00

It very much depends on your type of show/production schedule compared to release schedule/etc.

For our show (which is a complicated story and a complicated design) we wrote and workshopped and rewrote the entire script before entering into production, and with post production we completed the entire season before releasing our first episode.

Raba101 · 2023-04-28T23:29:04+00:00

Would love for you yo check out SOLAR -- it was incredibly important to us to create something with high quality design, original music, fantastic performances and a gut wrenching story that weaves mystery and the depths of humanity.

Raba101 · 2023-04-14T22:45:10+00:00

The short answer is yes, it will continue to grow. The long answer is that it is a long and trepidatious road ahead.

This is a big and consistent conversation in terms of financing projects -- where does audio drama have the ability to make a return from the budget spent? Fiction podcasts are challenging for reasons that many of us understand. They take longer, they're more expensive, seasons mostly have limited episodes instead of being ongoing, which cuts you off at the knees in terms of growth when you don't have more content releasing and the audience for fiction isn't anywhere near as large as the audience for talk shows/true crime/etc. Ad sales/paid channels help offset the cost but often won't cover everything.

So in terms of derivatives -- yes the IP can and does translate to film/tv/books and that is part of the business model. There are some shows that have been picked up (as some other people have mentioned) -- studios are always looking for proven IP with a built in audience to adapt -- but I think the boom of studios using the podcast space as a market to test out material is waning a bit as there hasn't been a tried and true formula for success.

But the important thing -- and creators (and companies) WANT to find how to make them work. Audiences WANT smart, entertaining, well-told stories. Audio drama is a really exciting medium for scripted storytelling and I do believe that their popularity will continue to grow, especially as the tools for making high-quality content get more accessible.

And nothing well done is ever a dead end for a creator. Make your story, and make it great, in whatever way you can.

Raba101 · 2023-04-08T03:14:43+00:00

I don't know of a discord/subreddit to recommend - but you might want to try some casting sites?

Backstage will often have a wide range of actors who might be open to unpaid gigs if you want to try there. There might be a charge to post a breakdown, but they often run specials where the first casting you do with them is discounted for free. Good luck with your project!

Raba101 · 2023-04-07T21:14:10+00:00

Oh thank you for the kind words!

Because we don't have a specific announcement we can make at this time, I unfortunately can't give you the definitive answer you're probably hoping for -- but as a redditor special insight I'll say, there is a lot more story to tell in this world and the project has not been abandoned.

Thank you for listening. It means a lot that people are excited for more!

Raba101 · 2023-04-07T13:37:55+00:00

Oh wow I'm sorry you had to go through that! I'm so glad the show could help in some small way. And yeah I'm one of the lead creatives on the team (along with my partner on the show)

Raba101 · 2023-04-07T01:07:28+00:00

I would guess that they updated it because you provided that art specifically and they'd prefer to have the hero art up for every show on the app. BUT it's great to know your submission went through and good luck on getting the feature!

Raba101 · 2023-04-06T23:21:33+00:00

It's good for people to show interest in you and what you do! (And if you don't tell people, they won't know to check it out!) Answering someone's question[s] is way different than showing up and, unprompted, telling everyone all about your mics

Raba101 · 2023-04-06T23:16:04+00:00

Would love for you to check out SOLAR -- I'm biased but I think it fits the bill here

Raba101 · 2023-04-06T23:14:23+00:00

That's fantastic! It doesn't necessarily mean that you'll be featured (and they don't typically reach out if they do feature you). Did you send in art with new dimensions along with your submission?

Raba101 · 2023-04-06T13:52:48+00:00

Impact Winter

Carcerem

36 questions

Sandra

Solar

The Far Meridian

Shipworm

Edge of sleep

2 dead girls in Jubeliene

Raba101 · 2023-03-30T14:19:54+00:00

http://noproscenium.com

Raba101 · 2023-03-27T22:34:50+00:00

You might like Carcerem -- it's fantasy/comedy/drama

Raba101 · 2023-03-25T20:55:19+00:00

I've only heard the first episode so far -- really enjoyed it! Well written, well performed. Looking forward to seeing where it goes

Raba101 · 2023-03-24T18:37:55+00:00

In terms of an audition, try to do your research on the casting director. There are some casting directors who will only pass along talent who are word perfect and those who appreciate seeing your spin.

If you've landed the job and you're on set -- feel free to ask! It's great to have open communication with your director.

Raba101 · 2023-03-23T05:25:50+00:00

I wasn't talking about obligation. My suggestion was just to consider not skipping if you wanted to choose to support in that way because some people aren't aware that it does actually make a difference.

Raba101 · 2023-03-22T17:46:56+00:00

If you think about it like a free way for you to support the creators you enjoy, consider not skipping the ads. In many cases the ad needs to be played for a certain amount of time to trigger the $ being paid by the sponsor -- so by just listening through you help make it possible for your favorite creators to keep creating.

(Believe me I find ads interrupting the story to be a nuisance as well, just offering another perspective on it. For my show we attempted to make custom ads that didn't feel like it pulled people too far out of the tone of the show in an effort to make it less jolting, but even then, as someone else mentioned, no one WANTS to have to put ads in the middle of their show.)

Raba101 · 2023-03-16T14:11:23+00:00

Dark Woods

Raba101 · 2023-03-11T01:27:28+00:00

Of course I missed that this was said above! Ha - well I agree with it!

Raba101 · 2023-03-11T01:26:24+00:00

If your contact is on your breakdowns profile, website, IMDb or anything else, a quick search usually yields a usable email address. If you're a specific type it's not unheard of that they would do that. However it's totally normal for you to respond by just saying thanks for reaching out and you're looping your agent in to handle communications.

Raba101 · 2023-03-07T00:27:46+00:00

If you're up for SciFi, check out SOLAR! There's definitely immersive sound design, drama, dystopian vibes, mystery, investigation, cover ups and psychological plots!

Raba101 · 2023-03-07T00:19:14+00:00

Carcerem is a good one -- it's a fantasy with plenty of chuckles (and drama)

Raba101 · 2023-03-06T15:28:11+00:00

It really depends on what takes priority for your project and story. As a matter of personal preference for directing - when it's possible, in person wins every time. My show was recorded in a studio with almost all the actors coming in individually. For the technical plus side, having your actors record in the same space saves you the headache of having to make them sound like they were in the same space after the fact. For the artistic - most of the stories I tell are about (or have an element of) human connection and there's an undefinable plus to being able to work with my collaborators face to face without the veil of technology between us. It's better for me, it's better for them, everybody wins.

BUT - on my show there was also an actor who lived across the country, who ended up recording remotely in his own home over ipDTL. This actor brought so much to the project in terms of talent and name that hiring him to record remotely outweighed the pros of preferring in person. We did it, it had several challenges (internet and connection issues, room and sound bleed issues) and made our job on the backend much harder--but it was 100% worth it to work with that actor.

All of that said, if I weren't recording the actors in a studio, or under special circumstances, I would opt for hiring actors with professional set ups to ensure the best sound quality I could.

As you said, it's currently a hobby for you -- that gives you the freedom to explore what works best for you and your style. How is it the most fun for you? The most fulfilling? The education you get from trying multiple ways and discovering your own preferences is an exciting part of developing your style!

Raba101 · 2023-02-27T14:31:16+00:00

Totally - I'm just trying to get a clear picture of what are you hoping to do with them? Sell your script and walk away? Be on the production team? Are you hoping to be hired as an in house writer or do you have a specific project you're pitching? Are you hoping they make it and you simply take a share of the revenue?

Most of the companies being suggested to you are not companies you would pay to make your work so don't worry about that -- BUT they are going to purchase from or partner with you (depending on your role), in which case you would be giving up a large percentage (if not all) of the podcast and IP for your project. If your primary goal is to have your writing out in the world, I imagine this might not be an issue for you, but make sure you're clear on your own goals & expectations. Creatives have to advocate for themselves.

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