We’re stoked to let you know that Realscreen Magazine ran a big feature on Joke Productions. First of all, it covers our very beginning in the industry. Additionally, it discusses what we’re up to now, and how we survive in a pretty competitive industry.
For those who don’t know, Realscreen is a live event for the unscripted film and television industry. Both new producers and experienced professionals can attend. (Although it is pretty pricey.) Pros give talks. The industry as a whole connects.
Additionally, Realscreen Magazine is a monthly publication that covers news and events in the world of documentary, reality TV, and unscripted entertainment.
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Just Being Honest
The interviewer allowed us to be a little irreverent and very blunt about our history. It’s been a long road to running a successful production company. Plus, Joke married Biagio years ago. Working with your spouse is a wild ride indeed. We spill it all in this article!
- Why is it called, “Joke Productions?”
- How did we get networks to trust us?
- What’s it like being a small company in a big industry?
- How we’ve managed to work in so many different genres
- Some inside info on Unmasking a Killer, our latest series, and its follow up
In other words…it’s a pretty in-depth article! Overall, we’re very proud to be featured in the same pages as many of the companies we’ve admired over the years.
Check Out the Realscreen Article…
Here’s a little teaser for you:
Biagio: We met the third day of school as undergrads at UCLA. In that first conversation, Joke said, ‘I’m convinced the only way to make it in this business is to produce your own projects.’ I immediately fell in love with her, and envisioned us working together one day. Joke took a little more convincing. But now we’ve been married for 17 years, running Joke Productions together for many of those, so I guess my instinct was right.
Additionally, one from Joke…
Joke: We get the creative fulfillment of only making shows we’re passionate about. Our development strategy has always been to develop what excites us, and let the cards fall where they may. It’s a great way to produce television you’re proud to show, but not necessarily the best strategy for selling mass amounts of series.
Check out the full article here: Small Companies, Big Ideas: Joke Productions