The Media Show: Alternative Hollywood
About this episode
The episode discusses the rise of alternative Hollywood films aimed at underserved audiences and the development of prison radio worldwide.
More film studios are making films for audiences they believe are not well served by mainstream Hollywood. Many are aimed at Christian viewers or people with more traditional values, and some have become major box office successes. The trend reflects changes in how films are funded, promoted, and distributed to different audiences. Max Tani, Media Editor at Semafor, Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten, CEO of Wonder Project, and Brandon Purdie, Head of Theatrical and Brand Development at Angel Studios, outline different perspectives from across the industry. Prison radio is developing in different ways around the world, with stations giving prisoners the chance to learn broadcasting skills and share information inside prisons. Garth St Clair, co-founder of Rise Maximum Radio in Trinidad and Tobago, and Ninna Gaensler-Debs, co-director of Uncuffed in California, describe how prison broadcasting works in their organisations. Presenter: Ros Atkins Producer: Laura Cain
People in this episode
Host: Ros Atkins
Guests: Max Tani, Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten, Brandon Purdie, Garth St Clair, Ninna Gaensler-Debs
Topics covered
- Alternative Hollywood
- Christian films
- Prison radio
- Film industry
- Broadcasting skills
- Box office successes
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Semafor, Wonder Project, Angel Studios, Rise Maximum Radio, Uncuffed
Places: Trinidad and Tobago, California
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