New interview with 5 managers on managing writers...

EJ Pennypacker · 01-31-2010, 03:17 PM

Here's the link to a roundtable style discussion on what managers at Underground, Art/ Work, Protocol, Abstract and Kaplan/Perrone had to say about the industry, their role within it, and working with writers in general.

Enjoy. Hope it brings interesting discussion and debate.

EJ

carcar · 01-31-2010, 03:25 PM

Thanks, EJ. Great information.

Butch Jarvinen · 01-31-2010, 07:44 PM

GR8 information EJ
Thanks a bunch
Echo

verawolf · 01-31-2010, 08:25 PM

Good read. Thanks.

Rantanplan · 01-31-2010, 10:00 PM

I think I like Engelson's approach more than the others.

WritersBlock2010 · 01-31-2010, 10:15 PM

EJ:

Thank you for bringing the article to our attention.

There is a great phrase one of them used that I am going to keep in the back of my mind when trying to convince others of my vision... Or keep their vision from ruining my scripts

Alliebro · 01-31-2010, 11:09 PM

Interesting and informative interview with these managers. Thanks for posting it.

As I was reading I found out how little I knew of a managers function. Being a noob, that's to be expected, I'm sure. And, am impressed at the job they do as described by those in the interview.

But, I do recall reading others here on DD mentioning that managers have limits to what they may do, such as not to encroach upon an agents domain. Agents are licensed, managers are not, State laws apply, etc.

Reading that interview it seemed to me they are taking stuff all the way forward and up to a sale. I'd think somewhere along the timeline, an agent would have to come in to the picture.

So, as a noob, would appreciate it if someone might take the time to enlighten us as to the bounds of their function as compared to those of an agent.

mlongton · 02-01-2010, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alliebro

Reading that interview it seemed to me they are taking stuff all the way forward and up to a sale. I'd think somewhere along the timeline, an agent would have to come in to the picture.

I'm an outsider too, but I THINK what happens is that when the time comes to close a deal the manager - who cannot legally close the deal on behalf of his client - brings in an entertainment attorney.

Chakala · 02-01-2010, 01:59 AM

This was interesting, but I wish we could get the same from a group of TV managers.

jboffer · 02-01-2010, 07:09 AM

Well. Goes to show how there's certainly more than one approach in the business.

01-31-2010, 03:17 PM	#1
EJ Pennypacker Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central NJ/ Suffolk UK Posts: 2,396	New interview with 5 managers on managing writers... Here's the link to a roundtable style discussion on what managers at Underground, Art/ Work, Protocol, Abstract and Kaplan/Perrone had to say about the industry, their role within it, and working with writers in general. Enjoy. Hope it brings interesting discussion and debate. EJ __________________ Managers on Managing* Hero Hybrid Structure Template

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carcar Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,596	Re: New interview with 5 managers on managing writers... Thanks, EJ. Great information.

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Butch Jarvinen Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 725	Re: New interview with 5 managers on managing writers... GR8 information EJ Thanks a bunch Echo

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verawolf New User Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 14	Re: New interview with 5 managers on managing writers... Good read. Thanks.

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Rantanplan Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,398	Re: New interview with 5 managers on managing writers... I think I like Engelson's approach more than the others.

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WritersBlock2010 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,682	Re: New interview with 5 managers on managing writers... EJ: Thank you for bringing the article to our attention. There is a great phrase one of them used that I am going to keep in the back of my mind when trying to convince others of my vision... Or keep their vision from ruining my scripts __________________ Positive outcomes. Only.

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Alliebro Regular Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 311	Re: New interview with 5 managers on managing writers... Interesting and informative interview with these managers. Thanks for posting it. As I was reading I found out how little I knew of a managers function. Being a noob, that's to be expected, I'm sure. And, am impressed at the job they do as described by those in the interview. But, I do recall reading others here on DD mentioning that managers have limits to what they may do, such as not to encroach upon an agents domain. Agents are licensed, managers are not, State laws apply, etc. Reading that interview it seemed to me they are taking stuff all the way forward and up to a sale. I'd think somewhere along the timeline, an agent would have to come in to the picture. So, as a noob, would appreciate it if someone might take the time to enlighten us as to the bounds of their function as compared to those of an agent.

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Chakala Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 462	Re: New interview with 5 managers on managing writers... This was interesting, but I wish we could get the same from a group of TV managers. __________________ I'm always right.

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jboffer Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,499	Re: New interview with 5 managers on managing writers... Well. Goes to show how there's certainly more than one approach in the business.

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