Scripts & Scribes Ep 134 – A.B. Fischer and Dennis Kim
Jul 22, 2019
A.B. Fischer, a literary manager with a keen eye on the evolving media landscape, and Dennis Kim, who specializes in the managerial roles in production, share their insights on navigating the changing TV industry. They discuss the shift from acting representation to literary management and how streaming services have reshaped opportunities for writers. The duo also emphasizes the importance of personal relationships in the industry, the challenges of feedback, and innovative ways to discover new talents. Their experiences shed light on the unique joys and hurdles of being literary representatives.
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TV Landscape Evolution
- The rise of cable and streaming platforms significantly expanded opportunities for TV writers.
- Feature writers migrated to television due to increased demand and spectacle-focused features.
Future of Television
- The current streaming boom's sustainability is uncertain due to increasing competition and unknown economics.
- Studios pulling content from established platforms to create their own services may reshape the industry.
Impact of WGA-ATA Conflict
- The WGA-ATA conflict has increased the workload for managers, as they handle tasks previously shared with agents.
- It has also created opportunities for lesser-known managers to interact with executives.