ABOUT THE SPARK SERIES
The Spark Series is a collection of short documentaries that were shot using HD consumer video equipment. The series demonstrates the application of emerging tech tools empowering the creative process of communication. The series presents conversations with filmmakers, technologists, writers, producers and other thought leaders about the rapid shift in the media landscape.
Part 3, OPEN
Leo Laporte has carved out a nearly idyllic existence here in the land beyond Silicon Valley. He launched his own network and streams over a dozen “Netcasts” each week, live from the TWiT Cottage. Surrounded by the latest in tech, a superb staff, and the support of thousands of devoted geeks, Laporte is proving that you can build community from nearly anyplace. He is more than capable of generating capital with revenues currently north of 1.5 million – that number has been doubling annually, and will likely continue to increase.
Advertisers are finding that Laporte’s audience is far more engaged than the audience of traditional, main stream media. One reason for his success is that Leo has consistently focused on the humanity of technology. He believes that tech should move us forward, empower bold ideas, and be accessible by all.
Appearances by:
Leo Laporte, TWiT / Marc Ostrick, Co-Founder, eGuiders / Michael Sean Wright, Director, nicefishfilms / Erik Lanigan / Tony Wang / John Slanina / Travis O’Donnell / Dave Sampson / Stuart Hiland
PRESS:
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
“Now that IS the best video about TWiT ever!! Game changers, changing the game right in front of their faces, and they don’t even realize it!!” (inside.twit.tv user ET)
“Now I’m under the impression that if we lose our Neutrality, we’ll lose our TWiT… that is not acceptable. Very nice production and editing… will be looking for more OPEN…” (YouTube user leroco1958)
“Watched this video almost right after Leo tweeted about it. It’s a great video and tells you a lot about the TWiT network and how Leo thinks. Thanks for the great work on the video.” (inside.twit.tv user kim landwehr)
WATCH ALL FOUR EPISODES OF THE SPARK SERIES:
GOING LIVE 1.0, OPEN, NOT ANOTHER TWITTER CONFERENCE and THE NEW DIAL TONE.