Welcome to the Reading Garden, where every Friday we spotlight three must-read articles that we’re paying attention to, and break down what they mean for legacy media.
Let’s get into it.
1. YouTube documentary channels TV producers should know about
The first of a new weekly series, this post is designed to inspire producers to explore what’s possible beyond the world of professionally produced entertainment. And yes, we know, there’s no shortage of sites that highlight successful YouTube creators, but the difference here is that Jen Topping curates and dissects her picks through the eyes of legacy media (just like our OG: Approved series – yes, that was a shameless plug).
The docs Jen features cover a wide range of subjects, from scam exposés to pop culture portraits, but they all demonstrate the vast opportunities available for producers curious to leverage YouTube.
2. Lessons From Sean Baker: on being a Creator vs. a Creative
It was pretty spectacular to see Sean and his $6 million film …
