The Power of Small Teams
When you think about entertainment development, you’re often looking at small, creative teams working tirelessly to bring compelling stories to the screen. Small teams are actually the backbone of the industry – 92% comprises companies with less than 10 people. These teams face numerous challenges in collaborating and staying organized. That’s where technology can step in as a game-changer.
Creative Focus
Most folks working in the development space come from creative, not technical backgrounds. But they have to navigate a sea of complex interconnected information – thousands of people, companies, projects, submissions, lists, calls and meetings. Keeping track of it all is time consuming and can be overwhelming – and often takes people away from the creative work they love.
Enhancing Efficiency
Imagine a scenario where you’re inundated with screenplay submissions and a never-ending phone sheet. Technology, including Ovassa, can help teams manage these challenges efficiently, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
Managing Incoming Submissions
With an influx of project and talent pitches, a smart workflow system can help organize, search and track these submissions efficiently. It can help teams to sort and prioritize pitches, assign internal and external readers, track feedback and coverage – and manage the next steps, whether passing or pursuing.
Enhanced Collaboration
Technology facilitates better communication and collaboration among team members, even when they are not physically in the same location. This is crucial for development teams who often work with a variety of stakeholders, including for instance writers, directors, producers, actors, representatives, financiers and studios.
Task Management and Scheduling
Keeping track of tasks, calls, meetings and deadlines is vital in the fast-paced environment of film and TV development. Workflow software can help manage these elements, reducing the risk of missed opportunities or delays.
Centralized Information Hub
Having a single source of truth for all project-related information, including attachments to people and companies, ensures consistency and accessibility. This can be particularly useful with slates full of projects across various mediums and in different stages of development.
Streamlining Outbound Pitches
Just as it’s important to manage incoming pitches, it is also crucial to effectively handle outbound pitches. Technology can assist in tracking which pitches have been sent, to who, and the responses received, enabling teams to coordinate their next steps effectively.
Effective Contact Management
A well managed CRM (Contact / Customer Relationship Management) system can help build and maintain a network of contacts, which is vital in the entertainment industry. It can suggest potential connections based on past projects and interests, expanding opportunities for collaboration.
Adaptability and Scalability
As a company grows, its processes and systems need to scale accordingly. A flexible technology solution can adapt to changing needs, accommodating more users, projects, and data over time.
Simon’s decade in the film and TV industry as an actor, voice artist, and producer has equipped him with a deep understanding of creative, development and production processes. This hands-on experience in entertainment is complemented by his roles in product and project management within the finance and technology sectors, including significant positions at global companies like Accenture, Barclays, and Deutsche Bank. His diverse background enables him to uniquely address the challenges in entertainment development, bringing a comprehensive perspective to his leadership at Ovassa.
