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Trolling for Talent on the Web; The Writer Speaks, Part III

Hosted by Claude Brodesser-Akner Dec. 18, 2006 Entertainment

Viral web stars like Lonely Girl 15 are huge on sites like YouTube. We talk to a Hollywood agent trying to help them infect the mainstream. Also, the Writer Speaks, Part III!

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Credits

Guests:

Brent Weinstein - Agent with United Talent Agency
Alan Kirschenbaum - Screenwriter

Host:

Claude Brodesser-Akner

Producer:

Matt Holzman

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Trolling for Talent on the Web; The Writer Speaks,Part III

Trolling for Talent on the Web; The Writer Speaks, Part III

Viral web stars like Lonely Girl 15 are huge on sites like YouTube. We talk to a Hollywood agent trying to help them infect the mainstream. Also, the Writer Speaks, Part...