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Into Every Generation A Transmedia
Storyteller Is Born
DeAndre Thornton

2. Who?
Full Sail Graduate. Student. Son. Brother. Uncle.
Friend. Reader. Traveler. Washingtonian. Writer.
Producer. Transmedia Storyteller.
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3. I’M NOT WHO I’M GOING TO BE, I’M ALWAYS
BECOMING.
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4. A Diamond in the Rough
Being raised in Washington, DC I was bred in a melting pot of cultures. I grew up
with a real understanding the world is bigger than my backyard and lived life
through experience. Those experiences have shaped me and the values I have
today.
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5. There are endless original stories, I want to be the one who finds different
ways to integrate them across different media platforms.
I want to Create.
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6. The Potential Drives Me.
Transmedia Storytelling is an opportunity to work in all fields of
entertainment, my goal is to have a business presence in all fields.
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7. I want to help those who don’t know where to look.
I want to help others get their stories heard by the right audiences in the
more efficient way. So many stories fail to get traction because it is
believed there is no audience, you just have to know where to look.
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8. Produce More Original Content
Produce new content that is thought provoking. Original content promotes
original thoughts and looking at things in a new light.
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9. Produce More Content that Pushes Boundaries.
Producing content that pushes boundaries will entice change. It will make
others question whats possible in the industry and was outdated.
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10. Produce More Content That Reflects today’s Culture
Producing more content that reflects todays culture will open up the world.
Today the entertainment industry reflects stereotypes more than culture
when there are many storytellers from different walks of life who don’t have
a voice.
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11. My Values
I value original and genuine content, ideas, and people. I feel that when a
person is original and genuine it reflects in their personal and professional
life producing relatable content.
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12. Transmedia Storytelling is the future of Entertainment
Transmedia Storytelling is the future because the entertainment industry has the strongest
influence over Millennials today who are obsessed with the “three screen phenomenon” and
multitasking.
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13. Transmedia Storytelling is the Future
Having a story across different platforms allows you to reach and create your own audience
increasing your revenue streams. Businesses need to capitalize on this fact and adapt their
business models to incorporate Transmedia Strategies.
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14. My Drive
Seeing my family proud, and helping others reach their full potential pushes
me to keep going. There are so storytellers in the world who can’t find the
right audience for their content, I strive to use my voice to help others find
theirs.
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15. An End to Repetitiveness
The Entertainment Industry is full of reboots, remakes, and sequels but there
are so many stories to choose from.
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16. There is an Audience
Repetitiveness exist in the industry because it is believed that original
content is too much of a gamble and revenue can’t be guaranteed.
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17. An End to No Variation
Using a transmedia strategy can put an end to the lack of variation in the
industry by finding the right audience for the content thus producing more.
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18. My Motivation
Storytelling, information, and Culture. I live life through experience and
interaction, all three of those are deeply interconnected.
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19. My Motivation
Storytelling, gathering information, and experiencing different culture has helped shape me into
the person I am today. Hearing stories from those around me growing up only increased my
thirst for information.
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20. My Motivation
My thirst for knowledge made me go out and find it. Whatever I could get
my hands I would read, with each book my world grew motivating me to
keep going.
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21. My Experience
I have experience leading a team and training incoming employees, creating press
kits, assistant producing, writing, company analysis, trending, social media
integration, audience metrics and business ethics.
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22. My Experience
People have also recognized my expertise in planning out ideas
for new content, organization, coming up with original ideas and
being able to explicitly explain my vision.
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23. Professionalism
My principles make me an ideal professional. My coworkers have noticed the
standard I hold my work to as well as those around me. I want to create the best
content, each time.
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24. Professionalism
My ability to use the particular language to express my ideas in a way the can
reach a large audience, and my ability to work in a team effectively also contribute
to making me an ideal professional.
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25. Life Experience
From growing up in Washington, DC, I have been around different walks of life from an
early age which gives me my unique storytelling voice. My habit of people watching also
adds to my voice.
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26. Life Experience
I have attended three radically different universities, including Full Sail
University where I will be receiving a Bachelors Degree in Entertainment
Business in July 2014.
www.fullsail.edu

27. I have experience working in multiple sectors of the entertainment industry,
this experience has provided me with the tools I need to carve out the
perfect balance between efficient worker/strong business man.
Life Experience
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28. Self Growth
I promote self growth by encouraging travel and picking up a book. Reading was the original way
for people to learn about each other, the world, and meaning. I still believe in the power of a good
book.
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29. Competitive Advantage
My feet are wet. I have already worked in the entertainment industry in the Public Relations and
Production. Combined with my strong work ethic and adaptability, I work until I am an indispensable
asset.
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30. Work Experience
I have held two supervising positions in the customer service field, interned
for an public relations and image branding company, as well as worked as
a producer for a web series.
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31. Work Environment
I work well in open, friendly but professional environments. Where everyone comes to work
ready to work, and when its time to leave we unwind. I work well with outspoken, opinionated
people as well as those who are more reserved and work oriented.
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32. Success for Me
Becoming the type of worker who makes a name for myself because of my
work. Holding different positions within the company, steadily going up and
becoming an indispensable asset.
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33. Fulfillment
Success would be becoming head transmedia producer, it would mean
successfully introducing new ideas and concepts, it would be introducing
the next big series.
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34. My Goals
Work as a producer for Mutant Enemy Productions, to have the CEO know be by
name by my third month there, and to be leading my own team by my 8 month there.
My long-term goals include own my own transmedia producing firm.
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35. Contact Info
Email:dthornton89@gmail.com
Phone: 202-615-5649
Facebook: DeAndre Thornton
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