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Max The Hero
Independent Pilot Competition
Pilot, 13 min
Created by: Mike Salva
Plays In: Animation 2
Interests: Animation, Comedy

Max is an accidental superhero who is kind of a lazy jerk. He never actually saves anybody. His jealous roommate, Stew, becomes his arch-rival. And they both injure their buddy Chip a lot. Performed and co-written by Mystery Science Theater 3000 and RiffTrax.com’s Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett. Read More

Models of Monetization Or: How to Make a Living Making Awesome Stuff
Digital Day
Panel, 45 min

Presented in Association with the International Academy of Web Television

While the past few years have seen an explosion of quality content created expressly for the web, the primary question for many independent artists remains a financial one. Namely, how do I make a living doing this? Our panel will look at two models of monetization: Brand Sponsorship and Independent Distribution. Read More

MSN Presents: Portals, Partners & Original Content
Digital Day
Panel, 45 min

Join MSN and some of their original content partners for an exploration of their current and future collaborations. Topics covered will range from working with portals and large distribution partners to balancing the needs of brand sponsors and the desires of the audience. Read More

My Damn Channel 3rd B-Day Hoo-Ha
Digital Day
Program, 45 min

Celebrate three years of quality entertainment with My Damn Channel and the New York Television Festival. Swing by the red carpet before an exclusive screening featuring My Damn Channel's best shows (past, present and future) with special surprise guests in attendance to talk about their work. Open bar to follow. Beer courtesy of Stella Artois. Read More

My Mans
Independent Pilot Competition
Pilot, 17 min
Created by: Andy Miara , Mark Raterman and Tim Robinson
Plays In: Comedy 5
Interests: Comedy, Sketch

"My Mans" is an absurdist two-man comedy show that weaves sketches together into a complete narrative. The show is like a concept album: individual pieces can be enjoyed on their own, but the arc is revealed when they’re played back to back. Each episode introduces a new screwed-up character who is thrust into a comedic Hero's Journey. He must battle his own flaws and inner demons while blundering through a surreal, sketch comedy universe. Read More