
 Scripts & Scribes
 Scripts & Scribes S&S LIVE (Ep 34) Meet the Manager w/ Jeff Portnoy of Bellevue Productions
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 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 
