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Mark Duplass Talks Creating “Better Deal” Than Streamers Offer With Indie TV Production
As the streaming landscape continues to drastically change, Mark Duplass is investing in himself and advises other creators to do the same
The Golden Globe nominee recently detailed how he and brother Jay Duplass are approaching indie television production now that the streamers’ system of financing is “not working as well” as it was five years ago. “TV festivals like SeriesFest in Denver or ATX Fest in Austin can become marketplaces that executives are forced to go to because, if they don’t get in there to buy that show in the room, they’re going to miss out.” “I don’t feel comfortable advocating for a lot in the independent creative community right now — it’s really tough out there — but I do believe that, in the long run, if you can find ways to not lose too much money and keep cranking out a bank of titles, you’ll probably make a few things that you can license out in retirement through the years,” he added.
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