The End Is Near: Catalyst Content Festival 2019 In Duluth--By the Numbers

It's been quite a week. Today's agenda is a bit shorter, culminating in the Red Carpet Awards Gala beginning at three. (It wouldn't be Hollywood without a red carpet, right?) Will we see any Ruby Slippers? Judy Garland was from near here, so it wouldn't be totally out of place.

I was feeling a bit laid back this morning and decided to assemble some numbers for my Medium blog post today. The catalyst for that idea came from an interview I had with Darryl "King Rick" Farmer of the Black Panthers of Milwaukee, who was featured in a documentary by Dogsnose Productions.

After posting that it seemed worthwhile to share some of the Catalyst numbers to accompany the photos I've been taking. I've always been fascinated by numbers, with one of my favorite features from Harper's magazine over the years being the Harper's Index.

Number of seasons experienced in Duluth this week: 3

This particular list does not include things like number of volunteers who participated, or even how many people were here, but I'm certain some of that will emerge once all the tallying has taken place.

Catalyst
By the Numbers

Number of people who watched movies in the Zinema
theaters: A lot.

4--Number of times the letter A appears in the title sponsors name. (Abrams Artist Agency)
5--Number of days in the Catalyst Story Institute & Content Festival.
14--Number of years the Festival has been in existence.
800--Number of entries into the competition. (Actually more than that.)
25--Number of countries from which entries came.
23--Number of panels and presentations.
113--Number of stories, shows, scripts.
6--Number of Documentaries
4--Number of Animated Stories
6--Number of Reality shows
32--Number of Dramas
33--Number of Comedies
6--Number of Podcasts
13--Number of Comedy Scripts
13--Number of Drama Scripts
98--Number of Executives, Panelists and Speakers listed in the Festival Program.
7--Number of these whose picture was not in the program.
29--Number of Sponsors listed in the Festival Program, the top five being Abrams Artist Agency, The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, HBO, SAG-AFTRA and the Television Academy.
87--Number of times I heard someone comment on the weather. (No, I made that up.)

The Zeitgeist, where I served as a volunteer Saturday, was continuously buzzing with staff, content creators, execs and attendees. I saw no evidence that our snow had any dampening effect on enthusiasm.

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Jaki has been a trooper coordinating volunteers.

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Ingeborg Von Agassiz entertained patrons in the cafe.

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One of the panel discussions that took place in the Teatro Zuccone

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Creators drew attention to their work with colorful handbills and promo items.

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Service with a smile from Jessie and the other Zeitgeist staff made the long days easier.
Special thanks to Tony Cuneo for all he does in support of the local arts scene.

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Volunteer Carolyn Nelson Kavajecz is no rookie when it comes to hospitality.

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Samuel T Weston, head wizard and film maker. Glahon &the Knaves of Industry.

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Kudos to all the Creators who had work accepted and shared, or had an opportunity to meet industry players.

Related Links
Catalyst Panel on Reading the Room (Networking for Success)
Catalyst Day Three
A Few Eye Opening Numbers That May Surprise You