

S&S LIVE (Ep 34) Meet the Manager w/ Jeff Portnoy of Bellevue Productions
7 snips Dec 19, 2021
Join Jeff Portnoy, a literary manager and producer at Bellevue Productions, as he shares insights from his extensive career in the film industry. He discusses the critical roles of managers and agents in writers' development and the art of adaptation, stressing the value of collaboration. Portnoy dives into current trends, including the impact of streaming on feature films and the evolving landscape of screenwriting post-pandemic. He also highlights the importance of networking and navigating contests for aspiring screenwriters.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating the Film Industry: Roles of Managers and Agents
01:46 • 26min
Trends and Tactics in Entertainment
28:01 • 13min
Navigating the Adaptation Landscape
40:56 • 25min
The Future of Screenwriting: Location Flexibility in a Post-Pandemic World
01:06:22 • 2min
Navigating Screenwriting Contests and Self-Production
01:08:02 • 4min
The Evolution of Feature Films in the Age of Streaming
01:11:57 • 2min
Navigating Script Submission and Genre Challenges
01:13:50 • 5min
Navigating Screenplay Sales and Representation
01:18:21 • 10min