I've been thinking about this for awhile now and have some ideas.

First, I was looking at the PBS proposal process. Sure, it's a long shot, but perhaps something Bill and I (and Mark?) could make a serious effort to get done. Obviously, this wouldn't be "Matt Chat," but some type of mini-series, another full length documentary (perhaps focusing on the personalities), or a regular show. Obviously a lot of brainstorming to do here, but this could have potential if the proposal could get through the first phalanx.

Another idea would be to try to get on one of the existing shows of a city TV station. There are several in Minneapolis/St. Paul, for instance. I could try contacting them to discuss some type of videogame segment in one of their shows. They'd likely only be interested in modern stuff, though.

Another idea is perhaps the most involved, but it's feasible. Basically, I get a grant of some sort to cover production costs. This could mean getting studio time here at the college TV studio or something like production services at a local TV studio. Then, put out a DVD or mini-series and try to sell the rights to PBS or perhaps just on my own. Only part I'm hazy about is how to market the DVD and to what extent I'd be indebted (have to release it for free? what?) going the grant route. By coincidence, I've got an appointment with the grants office on Tuesday, so I could raise the possibility and see what sort of stuff is available.

In any case, of course the thing now is to focus on the current documentary project and making sure it's as good as it can possibly be. If it's successful, that will open all kinds of doors for new projects.