Insider Interview

Jenna Boyd

Independent Producer

DOI: 10.4324/9781003186182-3

Where do good creative ideas come from?

There are a ton of good ideas. The difference between what makes a good television show or a feature film is the execution, and so what is more important is who the idea is coming from and what their personal and professional experiences are. When it comes to scripted storytelling, really good ideas come from our personal experience. The more unique your experiences, the more universal that story can become.

Based on your experience in the industry, how do you break into the marketplace?

Continuously creating content! Doing stuff in the film festival market is great practice and a great way to get exposure and to have a real ...

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