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How Much Do Independent Webisodes Pay?

By RICH MBARIKET

What is the actor pay scale for webisodes?
Due to budget restrictions, most indie web series producers can't afford to pay aspiring talents to appear in their webisodes. However, if you are fortunate to gig a paying webisode (which is rare), you are free to negotiate your fee. On the low end, Producers pay about $20 per hour for the lead.

What is the DP pay scale for webisodes?
Most Producers handle their own photography. If you must hire a DP with his own camera and equipment, the going rate is $200 for 12 hours on the low end. This is for the Panasonic HVX 200 DP. The Red One DP can charge as high as $1,000 for 12 hours.

What is the Director pay scale for webisodes.
Most Producers direct their own webisodes. If you must hire a Director, the going rate is $200 for 12 hours on the low end.

What is the Editor pay scale for webisodes?
Most Producers cut their own webisodes. If you must hire an Editor, the going rate is $25 per hour on the low end.

What is the Extras pay scale for webisodes?
Most Producers use friends and family as extras. There is no pay for extras in the web series scene. For now.

What is the Producer pay scale for webisodes?
If you're fortunate to get hired to produce a webisode, the going rate is $200 for 12 hours on the low end.

Web Series Magazine '09 ITV Fest Casting Director' Interviews

By RICH MBARIKET

WebSeriesMagazine.com's Victoria Drake interviews casting directors Debi Manwiller (24), Lisa Miller Katz (Everybody Loves Raymond), and Megan Branman (How I Met Your Mother) at the 2009 Independent Television Festival - a festival for independently produced, original and innovative television pilots and web series.

What sponsors want from web series producers

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By RICH MBARIKET

What sponsors want from web series producers.

1. Prototype: This is probably the most important thing sponsors want to see. They are not interested in "pitches," they want to see what your web series looks like. Show them the prototype. Send them the link to see the video online. They want to see if your web series fits their organization. Shoot a 60-second pilot of your web series for your prototype.

2. Customer: Is your web series tailored to their customer? They want to know that your web series is made for the customers they are trying to reach. They are not interested in yours, they are interested in theirs. If you can meet this requirement, you'll be light-years ahead of your peers. Make a list of the sponsors you want, then make your web series for their customers.

3. Views: If you already have a web series shot, is it getting sufficient views per episode? Ask yourself, would you advertise on a web series that no one is watching? I wouldn't, neither would you, and neither would they. If you're working with a prototype for now, promote it as best as you can. Get it talked about. Ask your viewers to post comments in the comment box. Sponsors want to see numbers.

4. Benefits: What will your web series do for them? When asked this question, the best answer is to tell them that your web series is made for the customers they're trying to reach. Sponsors want to hear this.

5. Delivery: There is nothing more frustrating than paying for something that will never be delivered or delivered late. Sponsors don't care about your production team or your camera equipment. If they take a chance on you, they want to know that you'll deliver your web series as promised. Amateurs make excuses, pros deliver by any means possible. You are a pro... deliver!

More tips to come. Check Web Series Magazine frequently. Please tell people about us. Print version is coming 01/2010.

Rich Mbariket on L.A. Talk Radio [we covered a lot on producing web series]

Below, beside my name, please press play to listen to my appearance on L.A. Talk Radio with David Branin and Karen Worden... great hosts, great radio show, plus we covered a lot on web series.

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An Agent's Advice To Web Series Producers

Victoria Drake of WebSeriesMagazine.com at the ITV Fest in Los Angeles

By VICTORIA DRAKE

At the recent Independent Film Festival in Los Angeles, I sat in and listened to Brandon Martinez, Digital Agent for Abrams Agency in L.A.

His job is to help directors and producers, seasoned and new talent, with introductions to studios and production companies that can help launch their independently created web series, new media and reality shows.

Some tips and recommendations from Brandon:

Have your act together when submitting to potential agents, make sure your series is complete.

Always think of yourself as a producer for your own production company as well as a filmmaker.

Get people interested in your show before it comes out.

Be passionate about your work. Quality is key!

Create your own vision.

Know what you like and what others like. Ask yourself - who inspires me? Why do I like these things? Who do I want to connect to?

Talk to others who are having success. Watch online programming. He recommended The Guild (Felicia Day) and Dr. Horrible (Felicia Day) as two to notice. The Guild was all grassroots promotion and now they have a large fan base and a distribution deal with Microsoft and Sprint.

Grassroots promotional efforts can be very successful, but you must keep on it and continue to promote even after some success with fan base. Use various avenues of social media to accomplish this.

Rule of thumb - keep your episodes short - 3 to 5 minutes. Comedy especially - people will most likely be watching them at work. Smarter comedies and dramas can run longer.

Follow analytics - keep track of who is watching, your demographic information, repeat hits and so on. The more information you can provide to potential agents, sponsors and brand distributors, the better chances of success for you.

Going viral is more difficult than you think. It takes a lot of hard work.

It's a good idea to have a digital agent and a theatrical agent.

Web entertainment is more niche based - it doesn't have to be mainstream like television.

It's a good idea for producers to have commercial experience as well. They want serious and good crews with great content.

Start on one level and then reach out to other levels, mobile first for instance, then the web, film and television.

Studios are using the web as an incubation place.

Looking for corporate contacts? Looking for marketing directors or brand directors? Start with "digital" searches on Google. Do your research.

Brandon is open to receiving submission at brandon.martinez@abramsart.com. Be prepared! Tell him you heard about this through Web Series Magazine Dot Com.

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Important Things To Know About Web Series

Web Series Magazine contributor Victoria Drake at the ITV Festival in Los Angeles

By VICTORIA DRAKE

During the Q&A session at the ITV Fest, these questions came up:

Who is buying web series?

There’s no set answer right now….”the roads are in place but they’re just not paved yet.” A year ago everyone wanted to get involved, Crackle and others, then the economy fell. Now everyone is coming back.

Branded entertainment, how does negotiating happen?

Again, there’s no set way, it’s a puzzle at this point. Brands, distribution and the show all have different agendas. Everything has to fall into place and there are many factors that are involved.

Hulu and iTunes are hard to reach – why?

Hulu and iTunes aren’t interested in independent work right now, but they’re working in that direction. They are dealing with logistics right now.

What are some of the web TV sites and analytic sites that are available for use to upload content, check stats for our shows and that will provide syndication help?

Blip.TV: Designed for people making original web shows. Free uploads, and based on approval of content, they help to syndicate your content. Their distribution network reached 22 million viewers in July 2009. They offer advertising opportunities for content owners and revenues are split 50/50 between Blip and content owners.

ITVFest.org: Great place for independent producers to be notice and a great source of information regarding the current pulse of web entertainment and its future.

KoldCast.TV: Web television site. They accept pitches (content) on an on-going basis from all levels of web entertainment producers and provide24/7 free viewing of all content posted. See interview done by Rich Mbariket of Web Series Magazine with President of KoldCast back in June 2009.

Tubemogul: TubeMogul is the first online video analytics and distribution company that serves publishers large and small who need independent information about video performance on the Internet and automated upload to the Web's top video sharing sites.

WebSeriesMagazine.com: The leading web series news blog about people involved in the production of web series all over the word. Accepting submissions on a constant basis for web series content. Simply submit your content to richmbariket@gmail.com to be considered.

And a final quote to chew on:

“I’m doing less TV and more web now because the web is creative, you get to do what you want and you can do it immediately,” said Emmy-nominated television writer/producer Michael Rotman (Politically Incorrect, South Park), moderator of the Web TV Success Stories panel.

Said Rotman: “Web filmmakers can be their own little production company nowadays. You can make your own identity and not just be tied into one TV show you happen to be getting a paycheck for.”

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Web Series Magazine Sponsorbook 1st Edition

By RICH MBARIKET

This is the Official Web Series Magazine Sponsorbook 1st Edition - created for anyone looking for sponsorships.

I’ve been working on this over the weeks and have submitted sponsorship proposals directly to these companies for our upcoming commercials-directing Youtube competition called America's Next Top Commercials Director.

Roll over links to go directly to the sponsorship proposal page for each company and submit your proposal. Heads-up. It’s hard work!

My advise is to pace yourself. Submit two proposals a day. Take your time with each one and answer every question.

The cover letter is your shot to sell the value of your show to the sponsor. Ask yourself “how is my show valuable to the sponsor?”

In the cover letter, include the link to the show you’re pitching. Be clear, simple and concise and DO NOT over-hype your show.

They will ask you how much money you need to make your show. Aim for top dollar. Don’t undercut yourself.

Questions? Write to richmbariket AT gmail.com and I’ll reply as soon as I can.

Good luck!

Here they are:

Playstation
Wells Fargo
Verizon
British Airways
Bank of America
Sprint
Nokia
24 Hour Fitness
UPS
Mastercard
ConAgra Foods
Molson Beer
Bruce Foods
Allstate Insurance
Miller Coors Beer
Ford Motor Company
Nintendo of America
Wrigley Company
JetBlue Airways
Jack Link’s Beef Jerky
Hyundai Motor America
Hershey’s Food Company
Darden Restaurants (they own red lobster and olive garden)
Barcardi
Motorola
Staples

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'2 Hot Girls In The Shower' WebSeriesMagazine.com Interview

Julie Wittner (left) and Kim Evey discuss Twitter in the shower

By RICH MBARIKET

You cannot bore people into watching your web series. '2 Hot Girls in the Shower' understands that.

Actress Julie Wittner (Desperate Housewives) and Kim Evey (The Guild) are seen in the shower, in relatively erotica poses, being Q&A'd by their young fans. One comments: 'You two are hot... and you need to totally make out.'

Recently, Web Series Magazine caught up with the '2HG' for our very own Q&A session:

How did you meet?

We met at the ACME Comedy Theatre in Hollywood, CA (www.acmecomedy.com) where we wrote and performed sketch comedy together for years. Kim also met her husband, Greg, (Mediocre Films) at ACME.

We were all filming a lot of shorts together, including a music video called “What Would Jesus Do” (written and performed by Julie and another ACME alum Ryan Smith and Directed by Kim) and we had a lot of success from that video.

Kim came up to me one day and asked me if I wanted to film a show in the shower. I said yes, but only if I get to play the stupid one. She said she wouldn’t have it any other way and a show was born.

In Web standards you've got a mega-blockbuster series with 2HG. Care to share your secret formula?

We always say that most come to our site looking for porn and stay for the laughs. Mostly we laugh at ourselves. We just write and film what we think is stupid funny and hope that others will think the same. Hopefully not just the stupid part.

Are you still promoting the series or is it at a point now where it promotes itself?

We have a wonderful supportive fan base who are regular viewers and then every once in a while we will get featured on YouTube and we get an entire new group of fans and quite a few “haters”. The YouTube community can be quite young and they don’t get why two old ladies are calling themselves “hot”.

They get angry that they were expecting to see boobies. The comments can be brutal. But again, we love that they are taking the time to even write comments! Mostly though, the show is on its feet and we continue to get more subscribers daily. Come join us! Be a subscriber! Everyone’s doing it. We’re good with peer pressure.

What opportunities or sponsorships have you received due to the popularity of the series?

We’ve had some really cool stuff happen from doing the show. We have both been called in to talk to a major television network, we have been asked to write a feature length movie based on our characters, and we were offered a deal with another studio. We’ll see what happens in the future. Right now we are just continuing to write and film funny stuff and the rest is up in the air.

Where do you want this series to go and what are your plans for the future?

We have been writing a half hour comedy pilot based on our characters and the show. It would be so amazing to one day to actually film it. We also are considering taking the show out of the shower a bit next year. We’ll see! We are just so thrilled to do the show and have such loyal fans who always look forward to more episodes. Thanks for watching us!

To watch more episodes of 2HG (there's about 30) visit Youtube.com/lkgproductions.

Aubrey Mozino and Ashley Hedrick Are An Obvious Fit

By RICH MBARIKET

Formed out of their love of acting and a desire to establish themselves as Producers in their own right, Aubrey Mozino and Ashley Hedrick formed Mistaken For Strangers Productions to make film and new media content that they find unique and fun.



Mistaken For Strangers currently produces the debut farcical web series 'Live in 5,' about a local news team working at the fictional WIPU network. "We've been live for two weeks and have over 4,000 hits on our two episodes that are up," Mozino told Web Series Magazine. "We're looking to spread the word, but also educate ourselves more on the ins and outs of new media."

Mozino said the pair have been interviewed by Backstage Magazine and the Main Line Times.

Said Mozino: "We are definitely open to any suggestions someone might have as what to do after launching."

Watch the series online at www.livein5.tv.

Get Into The "BIZ" With Showbizzle.com

By CHELSEA HETTRICK

For those who want to escape into the fantasy of Hollywood as well as for young hopefuls trying to make the dream a reality, check out www.showbizzle.com. Designed for anyone with a computer who wants to be entertained, network with other talented performers, and/or jump start their careers, showbizzle features original, scripted video content while developing a robust community of emerging actors, writers, directors and general fans of the biz.

Showbizzle is the inspiration of father-daughter team Charles and Lindsey Rosin, and is a reflection of their combined experience, his as an industry veteran who includes among his credits executive producer/showrunner of the first five seasons of the original Beverly Hills 90210, and hers as an award winning young playwright and newly minted member of the Writers Guild.

“What makes showbizzle special is the performance space we provide for talented newcomers away from the immediate pressures of the marketplace,” said Charles Rosin. “Every career has to start somewhere – and we’re hoping to find people who’ll want to be part of the fun of both our web series and our community opportunities,” added Lindsey Rosin.

Showbizzle is told from the first person point-of-view of Janey, an aspiring screenwriter who likes to hang out at her favorite coffee shop and listen to the crazy stories that her friends are only too willing to share. As Janey puts it, “there’s always somebody hooking up, screwing up, breaking up…all while chasing their first big break.” The series is set in Hollywood in 2009. Season One will run for 23 weeks featuring 29 cast members, with new episodes available on a weekly basis.

In addition to the series, showbizzle has a number of special features designed to entertain and inform people about the industry. “Inside the Bizzle” is an ongoing conversation with top industry insiders such as David Semel (“House”), Elizabeth Heldens (“Friday Night Lights’) and Ted Cohen (“Friends”) about their careers, how they succeeded and their heartfelt advice for people getting started. “Bizzle Bits” is a place to watch behind-the-scenes footage about the show. “The Digital Showcase” is a stage to promote professional and upcoming talent.

The community section will be a resource for emerging talent, starting with the 21 contemporary monologues available for free download on the website. It will also feature some of our favorite member-submitted videos on the Digital Showcase, then let the members vote on their favorites – and give a community member the opportunity to be paid to do original material on the site.

Showbizzle was created by Lindsey Rosin and Charles Rosin; directed by Lindsey Rosin and Arika Lisanne Mittman; written primarily by Lindsey Rosin, Charles Rosin and Arika Lisanne Mittman; and produced by Charles Rosin, Lindsey Rosin, Andy Fielder and Michael Marantz.

Headshots that Work

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By VICTORIA DRAKE
Web Series Magazine Contributor

Headshots are your most important investment – spend wisely. Your face is your trademark, and believe me, a solid headshot is your primary marketing tool.

Your headshot is the first and many times only impression potential casting people will have of you, so it’s critical that you stand out from the crowd. There are hundreds of photographers available here who will gladly take your money, but you must do your research online before you spend any money.

Your headshots have to look like you, and even though this may sound cliché, it’s a point that many new actors miss. Work with photographers who are gifted at capturing your personality, which means having photos taken that show your eyes clearly and represent you honestly.

During your photo session, mix it up, have different looks and for the women, play with different hairstyles, so that you’ll be able to provide the casting folks with some various choices.

Once you’ve had your session, and you’ve received your photos, in digital format and hard copy, start submitting yourself for auditions. Check out Craigslist and other casting sites for potential gigs.

There are a ton of castings being posted for all kinds of web series, films, shorts, you name it, so put your best face out there and break a leg!

Next article…….Branding.

Want to Get Your Web Series Sponsored? 10 Things to Think About!

Written by Chris Albrecht of www.newteevee.com

If the notion that all you had to do was create a web series and advertisers would come ever truly existed, it’s all but dead now. Getting a sponsorship deal for your series takes almost as much work as creating the series itself. During a panel at the recent LA TV Fest, a gathering of advertisers and marketers came together to discuss what online video creators need to keep in mind if they ever want to get some of that sweet sponsorship money.

The panelists were Sara Morton, Group Director of Strategy, Nissan and Infiniti, OMD; Douglas Scott, President, OgilvyEntertainment; Sarah Baehr, VP and National Media Lead, Razorfish; Steven Amato, Partner, Omelet; Michael Hayes, EVP, Managing Director, Digital – North America at Initiative. The good news is that, when it comes content creation, brands have more freedom than ever. The less-than-good news is that there is more competition than ever and if creators want a leg up, they have to start thinking about brand integration before footage is shot. Here are 10 takeaways from that discussion:

1. Think like a marketer. If you want your content to be used as a vehicle for marketing departments (and to accept those marketing dollars), you need to start understanding the fundamentals of how marketing works. Get to know the terms and basic principles.
2. Think “in” and not “around.” Brands don’t just want to buy useless display ads around your video content, they want to collaborate with you and be worked into your content.
3. Think socially. Digital content is more compelling to advertisers and brands when you open up the interactive possibilities of being online and leverage a viewer’s social graph. Get Facebook-y and Twitter-y with your content.
4. Think about distribution. Before you pitch to potential sponsors, you need to have a distribution plan for your content that goes beyond putting it up on YouTube. How many episodes? How often will they roll out? Where will they roll out? How are you promoting them?
5. Think deeper about brands. The makers of Dove believe it’s doing more than just selling soap — it’s about female empowerment. Truly understand what those behind a brand believes it stands for, research where it advertises and figure out why and how your content could fit in.
6. Think about the specific industry. Sectors like pharma and kids will have specific laws around what and how things can be sold; if you’re going after a certain business, learn about it beforehand.
7. Think about brands early on. Don’t take something already in the can and try to shoehorn a brand in there. The integration should be as natural as possible.
8. Think celebs. Casting a web celeb who already has a fan base that can be leveraged is appealing to advertisers.
9. Think about the RFP. No one will hand you a request for a proposal until you’ve earned it. Get to know, as best you can, the agencies and companies that issue them. Show them your work and get to a level where brand creators will tell you what their business problem is.
10. Think about the ROI. At the end of the day, that’s the goal: sales. The more you can help to realize that goal, the better your chances of getting brand dollars will be.

WebSeriesMagazine.com Sits Down with Karen Worden and David Branin [Film Courage]

By RICH MBARIKET

Internet radio's dynamic duo, Karen Worden and David Branin (they host 'Film Courage' Radio Show on L.A. Talk Radio) talked to Web Series Magazine about what led them to radio and why Film Courage is a better choice for listeners and sponsors.

What led you two to radio and what brought you to where you are today?
Karen Worden: I never expected to be on the radio. Gregor Collins, David and myself appeared on a talk show to promote David’s first feature film. It was my first experience on the radio. David had done radio in college. We just started talking about our radio interview and how much fun it was. Shortly after that we decided to do our own show. We haven’t looked back since. We are both passionate about filmmaking and knew our interest would translate to the audience.

David Branin: I had a call-in talk radio show in college. Radio is always something I have been fascinated by. In late 2008, I began a personal blog entitled ‘Film Courage’ where I began documenting my film journey. In March of 2009, Karen and I appeared on Kip Brown’s ‘In The Can,’ a sister show on LA Talk Radio.com, where we were promoting my first feature film, Night Before the Wedding. Afterwards, Karen and I were so inspired that we began talking about hosting our own show. We thought it would be a great way for us to learn from other filmmakers. So a month after our interview, Karen and I started the ‘Film Courage’ Radio Show.

What makes Film Courage a better choice for listeners and sponsors?
KW: I have always been more of a realist. I like to know about struggle, the back story behind someone’s success. I’ve struggled in my life. When I hear of others who’ve had it tough and have kept going despite the odds, it keeps me getting up in the morning to attack the day. When we know someone has had it hard, but pushed through despite continuous setbacks, we develop respect for that person, even if we don’t follow their work. Dave and I like to get as real with our guests as they will allow. We delve into how a guest got started, plus the good and bad they’ve experienced. I hope our listeners gain inspiration from our guests’ stories to keep them going as well. This is what we aim for to set us apart from other shows I want to aid our listeners in discovering what it takes to rise above mediocrity. I am discovering through our guests that excellence usually translates into lots of hard work and becoming your own cheerleading squad. Film Courage is gaining worldwide popularity. Our sponsors can appreciate that our show reaches audiences in the US, Canada, Switzerland, India, Slovenia, United Arab Emirates and many more wonderful places.

DB: Our aim with our show is to provide the kind of content that I crave as a filmmaker. Our in-depth interviews provide information I wish I had access to years ago. The show focuses on the passion and struggles of fellow artists. The nuts and bolts of what they do, from how they make their films to how they sell them. It’s impossible to listen to any of our shows and not walk away with some valuable information. One thing I am beginning to realize is that even if we had no listeners, I would still do the show because I am learning so much from each guest we have on.

Everyone wants sponsorships but many don't understand that sponsors want EXPOSURE! What is your response when people seek sponsorships but they only have two viewers?
KW: If someone is lacking a strong following but jumps the gun to get sponsorship I’d reply with ‘I appreciate your enthusiasm and belief in your own abilities.’ I am discovering that hearing the word “No” can’t kill you unless you allow it. I am continuously surprised when I am politely persistent how often I hear “Yes.” I realize it takes time to build up a show to exhibit to sponsors that your project is worth investing in. With any business there are start-up costs. You’ve got to be able to sustain your show until you’ve proven yourself worthy to an investor. I think any endeavor done without some type of cash reserves puts extra strain on whatever you are doing. I realize not everyone has cash reserves to fall back on. Do the best that you can to have some savings starting out. If the show is your true passion, it will be apparent. Eventually that passion becomes contagious. Others will want to be a part of it, whether it’s listening to it or sponsorship.

DB: Sponsorship is a two-way street. One principle I do my best to live by is to give more than I receive. Giving a sponsor two listeners… you might as well be stealing from them. If the listenership isn’t there, I believe the better approach is to focus on your show’s content and to build your audience. Once your show offers strong content to attract a potent listening base, it will be a lot easier for you to get sponsors involved… that is if they do not come knocking first.

What steps are you taking to grow your show?
KW: We talk to whoever will listen about the show, from friends to strangers. We promote on the Internet. David and I contact people whose work we admire and that translates into interesting interviews. I post affirmations on my office wall that the show is a success and that great ideas continuing coming to us. Dave and I read books and surf websites on successful radio shows. We listen to other shows for ideas. We also listen to our own shows to figure out what works and what doesn’t.

DB: First off, creating original content that our listeners can’t get anywhere else. That is our focus right now. We are putting in extra time to hone the craft of being radio hosts, and to becoming engaging personalities on the air. We are working on becoming better interviewers as well. We understand it takes time. With each show, we become more comfortable and our confidence grows.

Next in line is booking dynamic guests. We have had a great line-up of talent and diversity in our shows thus far. In the upcoming weeks we will interview two Independent Spirit Award Winners with Filmmakers Lynn Shelton and Alex Holdridge scheduled. We have also booked Megan Holley of ‘Sunshine Cleaning’ as well as Actor Clifton Collins, Jr.

Beyond that you can find our show on iTunes, Facebook, Twitter, Blogger, MySpace, and YouTube to name a few. We have also been blessed that other media outlets like Web Series Magazine are presenting us with various press opportunities. We are focused on building our show through our own channels as well as tapping into the audiences of established media forms. Thank you Web Series Magazine for helping us do just that.

What projects are you currently working on and what's your contact info?
KW: I am finishing up a script on a short film I want to direct and produce this Fall. I am also acting in “Goodbye Promise,” a film Dave will be directing. People can contact us through www.facebook.com/filmcourage or at filmcourage@gmail.com.

DB: My first feature film ‘Night Before the Wedding’ premieres at the Sunset Laemmle 5 on Tuesday, August 11^th 2009. For details please visit www.nightbeforethewedding.com. It holds the honor as the first feature film to be booked for the HollyShorts Film Festival. I am currently in pre-production for my second feature film, an exploratory dramatic work entitled ‘Goodbye Promise’ which will star Gregor Collins and feature many people close to me including Karen. After production wraps on that one, I will soon follow with my third feature which will be a comedy.

What are your thoughts on Web Series Magazine?
KW: I find the mixture of articles and videos keeps my attention. You’ve featured some great talent. I also like the in-depth questions you ask. It was a pleasure to have you call into Film Courage and speak with you briefly. I am looking forward to the full interview in the near future. Thank you for allowing us an interview. I love the site! I think it will continue to be a great success.

DB: What I love most about Web Series Magazine is the passion and determination I see you putting into it Rich. With that kind of persistent energy, it can’t help but succeed. I love the quality of content WSM has along with the frequent updates. I believe Web Series Magazine is going to be a force to contend with for years to come.

Review: 'Sperm's World'

By RICH MBARIKET

'Sperm's World' is the first ever web series that unfolds in a testicle. Created by Jeff LaPensee. Starring Skippy and Garry. Residences with raw appeal. Art direction so iconic that it transcends genre and trends. I have one word for Jeff LaPensee. GENIUS! Enjoy all three episodes here.

Follow Jeff on Twitter:
www.twitter.com/itsaspermsworld

www.itsaspermsworld.com

How Did You Get Your Sponsorship? Matthew Lockner - Creator of 'Skittlebrau'

By RICH MBARIKET

Web Series Magazine asked Matthew Lockner, creator of Skittlebrau, "How did you get your Vonage sponsorship?"

Matthew Lockner: One of our mentors (Chris Szarka) the producer of Rent-A-Goalie talked to Vonage on our behalf and positioned Skittlebrau as an advertising opportunity. Chris thought it would be a perfect match for them as the demographic for Vonage users is the same as our target audience and he wanted them to know our potential reach could exceed there expectations as the members of the band already have a large online presence. Vonage agreed to banner advertising which was great because the revenue from this deal is being spent to put together a proper launch.

Checkout Skittlebrau at www.skittlebrauhq.com.

To our readers: Do you have a sponsored web series? How did you get your sponsorship? Email: richmbariket AT gmail.com.

Welcome to Hollywood!

By VICTORIA DRAKE
Web Series Magazine Contributor

Are you a brand new actor or are you arriving in LA with some experience? Either way, these tips should help you muddle through the maze.

Training

Get involved with a reputable film school or acting school as soon as you get settled. On-going training and honing our craft is vital – so when that opportunity comes along, we’re ready.

Acting classes are also a great way to network with other actors and the support group they provide is amazing. There are many acting classes available in L.A. Almost all will allow new students to audit a class free of charge before deciding to sign up.

Before auditing with any acting class, do a simple checkout of them online to make sure they are legitimate before you spend your time or hard earned money. Rely on word of mouth. I personally recommend and study with Clay Banks Studio in Studio City, Steven Anderson/Actorswork in North Hollywood and Christinna Chauncey in Toluca Lake.

As I said, there are many to choose from - make the best choice for your needs.

The next step would be to join acting sites such as Actors Access and LA Casting, which are two popular ones, but not the only games in town. They accept artists with or without agents for all types of gigs, including web series (which there are numerous). You'll pay a yearly fee, but it's worthwhile. Submit submit submit to all roles that fit you.

There are also actors’ networks that facilitate on-going intensive workshops with Casting Directors and other pros in the industry.

The fastest way to get booked for auditions and gigs is to build relationships with the CD’s and keep in touch with them over time. The actors’ network I’m involved with is called Act Now in Sherman Oaks. I’ve taken several of their workshops and met several CD’s and other noteworthy people through them.

Act Now also has trained consultants who will guide you and get you into the workshops that will work best for you. There are many other actors’ network groups available, so again, check online and use other actors’ recommendations to make the best choice for your needs.

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As most of us know already, we are on the cutting edge of a brand new era, living our lives online. So it only makes sense that we include web entertainment in our arsenal. Okay great, so we create a web series and upload it to the Web. So now what? How do we solicit the viewers to come and watch, and how do we keep them coming back? What’ is the sustainable method or methods that we should use to continue to pull those viewers in?

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So why am I going down this path? Because since joining Web Series Magazine, I've learned so much more about social networking, about web entertainment and where it’'s headed and how vital it is to all of us that we understand what’s happening so that we can use it to our advantage, and advantage here means money in our pockets!

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