Lee Naimo: creating the home of Australian alternative comedy in Grouse House, pitching tips, and advice from an internet elder Video
Breaking ScreenShow Notes
On today's episode of Breaking Screen is Lee Naimo. As the Head of Creative for Grouse House, Lee works for Haven't You Done Well Productions, the production company of comedy group Aunty Donna.
As Grouse House says: "Grouse House connects Australia's most cooked comedians with the freaks who froth it. Curated by Aunty Donna, we produce and showcase internet videos, podcasts and live shows. It's the home of Australian alternative comedy."
Throughout the podcast, Lee talks about takeaways from his time at Screen Australia as Head of Online and Games, the upcoming launch of the Grouse House TV streamer, his advice for anyone preparing to pitch (and what Grouse House is looking for), being an internet elder as one third of Axis of Awesome and much more.
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