TVWRITERSVAULT.COM - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Producer
- TV Producer, Writer, Director
In our continuing series of interviews with key TV industry professionals, we're thrilled to have Dave Pullano sit down with us and share his first hand experience and perspective. Dave is an Executive Producer, Writer, and Director, working in both feature films and reality-based programming. He was a Senior Producer for 5 years on the hit syndicated series, "Blind Date", and most recently penned with writing partner the feature film "Porky's" for The Weinstein Company. He's produced pilots for ABC, and overseen production at various cable networks, including E!.
TVWV: Thanks for taking some time out to sit down with us, Dave. Let's roll back the clock... You have a sketch comedy background, as well as writing for the National Lampoon, but what was your first job in the film and TV industry?
Pullano: My first industry job was as the receptionist for Miramax Films. I was just happy to get my foot in the door and the relationships I made during that time are still paying off today. My first real writing job was for an MTV animated sketch show called "Head Trip." It was at the peak of the "boy band" frenzy - 'N Sync and Backstreet Boys ruled the airwaves and I was like, what the hell happened to MTV?! Great experience, though.
Job Titles:
- Professional Writers
- Vice President of Development for Slate of Eight
- VP Development
We're privileged to have Dena Hysell, Vice President of Development for Slate of Eight, LLC with us to shed some light on the process of development at a leading production company. At the center of any production company is the person responsible for bringing new projects to the table, while overseeing creative development, as well as marketing strategies. At Slate of Eight, LLC it's the Vice President of Development.
HYSELL: Professional writers understand the fact that writing ends up being a collaborative process. Amateurs think that their ideas are untouchable. Professional writers know that Hollywood essentially functions as a brain trust, and embrace that concept.
Job Titles:
- Producer
- TV & Film Producer, Director
In our continuing series of interviews with key industry professionals, we welcome Producer/Director Paul Gagne' who sat down with our own Scott Manville for some quick insight of his process and perspective within the industry. Mr. Gagne' is prexy of New World Entertainment, selling directly to Lions Gate Films, Fox and Universal.
Job Titles:
- CEO and Founder of Tvwritersvault.Com, Llc
- Producer, How Involved in the Writing of a Project Do You Get? Are You
- Writer Starting Out, What Advice Can You Give in Terms of Building a Career?
Scott Manville - As a Producer, how involved in the writing of a project do you get? Are you more involved in the
Scott Manville - If a new writer has a totally original and compelling story, but not a completed script, would you consider doing business with them?
Scott Manville - For a writer starting out, what advice can you give in terms of building a career?
With 18 years of professional experience in the television and film industry as a professional pitch writer, producer and development executive, Scott is a champion to the new producer and creator. He has produced original television series for Relativity Television and Lifetime TV, is a Contributing Writer for NATPE (National Association of Television Program Executives), and former head of development for Merv Griffin Entertainment.
Scott is CEO and Founder of tvwritersvault.com, llc. ( TV Writers Vault ), a groundbreaking industry service used by hundreds of leading producers and executives sourcing new original concepts for television development and production. The first digital platform to connect creatives from outside the industry with networks and producers, multiple series have been produced and broadcast globally. Kim of Queens aired on Lifetime TV (U.S. & UK) for a 22 episode run. Scott served as Producer on the series for Relativity Television.
Job Titles:
- Producer
- CEO, Vin Di Bona Productions
- Emmy Award - Winning Producer
- Television Producer
Vin Di Bona | CEO, Vin Di Bona Productions
The Television Writers Vault is honored to welcome legendary television producer, Vin Di Bona, for a personal interview with Scott Manville in our continuing series of conversations with key Industry executives
Mr. Di Bona is a pioneer in television programming, producing reality-based formats long before it became "Reality TV". Hit franchises created and produced include; "Battle of the Network Stars", "America's Funniest People", "Entertainment Tonight", "MacGyver", and "America's Funniest Home Videos". In the midst of today's reality TV boom, he has continued to rise above the commonly exploitative reality stunts, to deliver quality family entertainment with fun and clever content, often blending reality and game elements.
Vin Di Bona is a four-time Emmy Award-winning producer and recipient of the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award for his work in documentary programming. We hope all of our members enjoy the privilege of his perspectives, as he truly knows good entertainment.
Scott Manville: It's wonderful to have you with us. I know that many in the industry, including our Writers and Producers at the TV Writers Vault, will find your perspectives truly valuable. And many Producers and Format Creators could only dream of the success you've had with America's Funniest Home Videos.