Interview with Kathleen Grace, co-creator of The Burg
Posted on November 19th, 2008by felicia
Today I had the chance to sit down with Kathleen Grace, established web series producer and co-creator of The All for Nots and The Burg, to talk about what a video creator needs to create a successful web series.
Q: What do you consider to be your greatest accomplishments in the online video space?
A: I consider both The Burg and the All for Nots pretty great accomplishments, but in different ways. the Burg was awesome cause we all created a show from the ground up and it did really well. We generated a lot of buzz and built a fan base. The All for Nots was an accomplishment in a different way in that it was a much bigger production and we had to learn how to work with a “studio” and get notes, work within budgets, and deliver on a strict deadline.
Q: Who have been some of your favorite people to work with? Why?
A: I love the casts and crews of both shows in different ways. They were all amazing to work with. One person that I really liked working with on the All for Nots was Melissa Schneider. It was the first time Thom and I had another producer involved. She really supported us and pushed us to work better. She was really in it to win it. She was really fun and hard working.
Q: What advise do you have for some one who is planning to make a new web series?
A: Make sure you have a hook. Don’t just make a show about 5 friends hanging out . Make a satire about 5 friends hanging out in an up and coming neighborhood that everyone loves to make fun of. Make a show about a fake band going cross country. Also make sure it’s quick and easy to shoot. Something you can do while having a day job. And make it interactive.
Q: What are some qualities that a web producers needs to be successful?
A: Tenacity. Never give up. Work harder than anyone else. But as tenacious as you are be open minded and flexible. Always look new, creative solutions to problems.
Q: Several online producers like yourself have agents, managers, or both. If you had to choose between one or the other, which do you think makes the most sense for a rising video creator?
A: I have both an agent and a manager. My production partner Thom and I are both repped by CAA and Generate, a management company in LA. Each has it’s strengths. Managers are great at creating projects for you. Agents are great at selling projects for you. For a young video creator I would advise getting a manager- they will introduce you to people. You’ll meet 5 new comedians or writers or actors. They’ll help push you to create new and different things.
November 20th, 2008 at 9:02 pm
Very fun, short interview
and hmm… I need a manager 
November 29th, 2008 at 7:08 am
YAAAAY Kathleen!
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