Thoughts on a Community April 12, 2010
Posted by shadhavar in Uncategorized.trackback
There’s really not much to say concerning the 2010 Streamy Awards that haven’t already been said thusfar by the new media community itself. Perhaps the Streamy’s were proppelled to high, notably by Vanity Fair with their mention; “The Streamy awards are the Oscars of the web.” Then again perhaps the ‘tried and true’ award presentation of envelope opening, winner announcing and award giving ideal doesn’t work with new media.
Mayhaps it should be done like the Golden Globes, dinner with your crew and cast mates and in the midst of it all a handful of your entire communities talent are going to be single handedly recognized with an award. But by the end of their acceptance speech they’ll return to their table and finish out their chicken with their work family while negotiating another idea with the creators,actors or crew of another show at the adjoining table.
Regardless I know I’ll have more to add on this ordeal(cite Wednesdays show), and I will add because as Liz Shannon Miller pointed out in a panel at SXSW; “creators, producers and everyone involved are not kittens.. ” In other words, if you want a product, be it a web series, an awards ceremony, a tone, etc etc, for new media to remain as it is then by all means praise it and move on or better yet keep silent.
If, however, you would like the advancement and improvement of new media and especially web series entertainment to become a mainstream element; to in turn promote the actual mission statement of the streamys:
“The Streamy Awards is the first and most prestigious awards ceremony devoted to honoring excellence in original web television programming and those who create it. The annual cere mony, and its live online broadcast, brings together top talent, decision-makers and influencers shaping the online entertainment industry. Awards are presented for the past years’ finest achievements in a variety of categories spanning multiple disciplines, including Performance, Directing, Writing, Editing, Visual Effects, Sound, and more.“
Then the absolute last thing one should do is keep their respective opinions to themselves. I commend those that have stepped forward, despite having to apologize to family, friend, sponsor, producer and fan, and stood up for the belief that our community is built on dialogue, integrity, and honesty and hope to see that last nights awards ceremony never falls below that ever again.
“It is well for a man to respect his own vocation whatever it is and to think himself bound to uphold it and to claim for it the respect it deserves” – Charles Dickens
– Shadhavar
Links to blogs concerning the 2010 Streamy Awards
Media Post – Low Self Esteem Theatre
A Streamy Award’s Producers Apology
And many others especially on Twitter with #streamyfail & if you were lucky enough to’ve missed the mockery I’m sure it’s on Youtube. The majority of people who the show seemed to cater to (read:youtubers) probably think it’s the best thing since well.. Youtube and have commented as such. The rest of us however are wondering why last years winners weren’t presenting, why there was no line producer, and a host who perhaps was involved with web series content (not someone who hardly understands the genre) wasn’t ensuring the enjoyment for everyone not just their buddy in the basement playing chat roulette while watching the ustream of the streamys.
Universal Message: The Streamy’s Sucked. We all have to apologize now.
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