The Learning Curve

Posted on September 3, 2012 by James Riley

Random Lessons in Building an Indy TV Show We’ve all had to wear so many hats around here, at Colony Bay, that we pick up our business lessons on the fly, between producing shows.   That may not be the wise way to do it, but if you look at most scripted television these days, […]Continue Reading »

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Pondering Premieres and Performance

Posted on May 10, 2012 by James Riley

Premiere Well, you should have been there. The episode three premiere was epic, complete with an audience that ooohed, ahhhed and chuckled at all the right places. My daughter sat next to one fan who was literally leaning forward in her seat, anxious for the lives and fortunes of our heroes. That’s the way it […]Continue Reading »

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Audience Building (Again)

Posted on September 3, 2011 by James Riley

I’ve pondered this outloud on a few occasions (here, here, here and here) for our loyal followers, and my own benefit, but the task ahead of us at Colony Bay will be toContinue Reading »

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Salesmen in Black French Berets(Distribution is Art)

Posted on May 19, 2011 by James Riley

I have a humiliating confession to make.  I actually allowed myself to watch the first twenty minutes ofContinue Reading »

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