In addition to his work as the senior vice president of scripted programming at Tyler Perry Studios, Mark E. Swinton produces and writes on shows like “Sistas” and “House of Payne.” Mark talks with Jewel about his move from theatre into television, relocating from Los Angeles to Atlanta to work for Tyler Perry, and what fans of the studio can look forward to thanks to the TPS deal with Netflix.

 

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Atlanta submits bid to host Sundance

Check out what’s filming in Georgia

iHeart’s “Fight Night” is being adapted into a TV series

 

This episode of The Boom was produced by Kevin Rinker and Jewel Wicker. Additional production and editing by Scotty Crowe. Original music by Matt Owen.

For more information, visit wabe.org/theboom

In addition to his work as the senior vice president of scripted programming at <a href="https://tylerperrystudios.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tyler Perry Studios</a>, Mark E. Swinton produces and writes on shows like “Sistas” and “House of Payne.” Mark talks with Jewel about his move from theatre into television, relocating from Los Angeles to Atlanta to work for Tyler Perry, and what fans of the studio can look forward to thanks to the TPS deal with Netflix.&nbsp;Mentioned this episode:Atlanta <a href="https://www.ajc.com/things-to-do/georgia-entertainment-scene/atlanta-files-sundance-film-festival-bid-city-puts-up-2m-in-support/RAU3TAJB55EC7JKXFZHKZNRWXE/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">submits bid</a> to host SundanceCheck out <a href="https://www.georgia.org/industries/film-entertainment/georgia-film-tv-production/now-filming-georgia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">what’s filming in Georgia</a>iHeart’s “Fight Night” is <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-fight-night-72737532/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">being adapted into a TV series</a>&nbsp;This episode of The Boom was produced by Kevin Rinker and Jewel Wicker. Additional production and editing by Scotty Crowe. Original music by Matt Owen.For more information, visit <a href="https://www.wabe.org/theboom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wabe.org/theboom</a>

From WABE Studios, a weekly look at Atlanta’s growing film and television industry, through trending topics and origin stories of local filmmakers, cast, and crew. Hosted by entertainment and culture reporter Jewel Wicker.

From WABE Studios, a weekly look at Atlanta’s growing film and television industry, through trending topics and origin stories of local filmmakers, cast, and crew. Hosted by entertainment and culture reporter Jewel Wicker.

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