Podcast – FYCit

The Season - An FYCit Podcast

The Season – An FYCit Podcast

If you’re part of the industry—or just curious about how it all works—The Season is the show that examines the nuts and bolts of the awards machinery. We’re pulling back the curtain on what really goes on behind the scenes: the strategies driving campaigns and the personal experiences and challenges of running the awards circuit gauntlet. Each episode, we’ll be talking to key players from all corners of the awards industry — from filmmakers and artisans to awards pundits and publicists — executives, journalists, film festival programmers, and even the people working behind-the-scenes of the biggest award shows.

In this episode of The Season podcast, host Ryland Aldrich sits down with John Griffiths, Executive Director of GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics and Producer of the Dorian Awards. Together, they explore the origins of the Dorian Awards and GALECA’s mission to honor diverse voices in entertainment. The conversation delves into the unique challenges queer voices face in a media landscape with shrinking opportunities for sustainable careers. From the strides made to the work that lies ahead, Ryland and John consider what the future holds for GALECA and the ongoing pursuit of authentic representation in entertainment journalism.

Show Notes:

(00:38) Latest Awards Circuit Headlines

(02:14) Introducing Jon Griffiths

(03:28) The Origins of the Dorian Awards

(09:31) Unique Categories and Gender Neutrality

(14:02) Future of the Dorian Awards and GALECA’s Advocacy

(21:58) Lightning Round with John Griffiths

(24:24) FYC Field Agent Tony Miros’ Busy Week

Host: Ryland Aldrich @RylandAldrich

Guest: John Griffiths – Executive Director, GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics & Producer, Dorian Awards

FYCit Field Agent: Tony Miros @tonymiros

Produced by Spellbinder Media