Check out how Emmy-nominated writer, director, and actor, @sonjakohara (creator of @shudder 's Doomsday) used a bold and unique cold email strategy to work with Lionsgate and meet with companies like A24 & HBO!
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How does Emmy-Winning Producer Michael Melamedoff Center Diversity in His TV Shows?
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Congrats to Problematic (@problematictheshow , @pranahaha , @fluffynanfancyboi , @devyninez , @brictv , @grace.sin ) for winning Stareable Fest 2024's Audience Award (in addition to best in writing)!
About: An unknown writer becomes an overnight media sensation when her public tirade against a finance bro goes viral.
Congrats to Paramedics: Emergency Response for being #StareableFest 2024's Best Unscripted Series!
About the show: An intense fast-paced observational documentary series following several diverse and dedicated teams of paramedics from Saskatoon’s Medavie Health Services West as they respond to calls ranging from minor mishaps to life-threatening emergencies.
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Congrats to Wrapped (@pipe.dreamproductions , @miamullarkey ) for being #StareableFest 2024's Best Dramatic Series!
About the show: Two women need to get through an airport with thousands of euro worth of cocaine strapped to their bodies, in order to leave their past behind.
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Congrats to The Murder on Cape Melancholy (@trashmouthproductions ) for being #StareableFest 2024's Best Comedy Series!
About the show: Accused of a brutal hammer murder, Todd Bishop must uncover dark town secrets to clear his name and restore his once peaceful life.
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Congrats to Problematic (@problematictheshow , @pranahaha , @fluffynanfancyboi , @devyninez , @brictv , @grace.sin ) for winning #StareableFest 2024's Best in Writing award!
About the show: An unknown writer becomes an overnight media sensation when her public tirade against a finance bro goes viral.
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Congrats to Girl Crush (@girlcrushseries ) for winning #StareableFest 2024's Best in Editing award!
About the show: Struggling musician Jessie thinks she’s found a passion for her dead-end cinema job. In reality, she’s found a passion for the new employee, Brianna.
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Congrats to The Cockroach (@thecockroachfilm ) for winning #StareableFest 2024's Best in Directing award!
About the show: After a body-altering accident, a woman must find a way forward in her new reality.
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Congrats to Murder For Dummies (@casualviolence ), for winning #StareableFest 2024's Best in Cinematography award!
About the show: When a documentary filmmaker tries to solve the murder of Britain’s best loved ventriloquist, she finds herself embroiled in a dangerous new mystery.
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Congrats to Peter Jason of Barney & Herb (@thetommyorourke ) for winning #StareableFest 2024's Best in Acting award!
About the show: A devilishly charming retiree and his thirtysomething friend find comfort, happiness and mutual enlightenment in spending time together navigating the human condition.
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