As the appetite for non-fiction continues to grow, non-fiction producer Celia Aniskovich (Face to Face with Scott Peterson, Beanie Mania) is launching a digital magazine intending to publish stories that can also be eyed as IP for future film and TV projects.
Switchboard will launch in January 2025 as a monthly magazine. Each issue will feature a long-form feature, a profile, a “from the stacks” story (pieces of work sourced from capstone projects from University journalism programs), and a short doc film.
“Switchboard isn’t just a digital publication; it’s a launching pad for rich, cinematic IP,” says Aniskovich. “Our stories are designed to spark not only engagement but also long-term success in the entertainment industry, making this a game-changer for producers, writers, and audiences alike.”
Added Sara Ganim, one of Switchboard’s editors, “We’re identifying the kinds of true stories that have both narrative depth and cinematic appeal, making our publication a natural fit for adaptation.”
“Our mission is to create a platform where stories from all walks of life can be told, transforming both the fiction and nonfiction landscape and creating new opportunities for readers and producers alike,” said Susanna Schrobsdorff, another of Switchboard’s editors.
Upcoming stories come from writers and filmmakers like Nick Aspinwall, Gabriella Canal and Albert Samaha, among others, who have been awarded everything from Pulitzer Prizes to Student Academy Awards.
Switchboards’ stories will be available in audio format via Dubfrog. All film projects acquired by Switchboard will be streamed via E2AC+, the streaming platform of the nonprofit Entertainment to Affect Change.
Source: Hollywoodreporter
