From NewTeeVee article: International Academy of Web Television Gives Itself Herculean Task Of Uniting Web TV Makers
“… FM78.tv founder Justine Bateman said [she] thought a set of awards voted on by peers would be meaningful, and a worthy objective on its own. Bateman, well-versed in the ways of the traditional entertainment industry, warned of the “rats’ nest” of advocacy issues.”
Having done a little volunteer advocacy work with various WGA & SAG members on their contracts for new media, the “rats’ nest” point is well taken. Not that advocacy isn’t a worthy goal, it’s just that those who are creative need the room, time, energy and funding to be creative. it’s not a bad way for a fan to contribute though ;-)
