Short-form video, AI, and live sports are colliding — and the streaming business is being reshaped in real time.

In this episode of Next TMT Talks, hosts David Bloom and Daniel Frankel are joined by Paul Pastor, executive at Quickplay, to break down how shorts, micro-dramas, and AI-driven content tools are transforming media, marketing, and monetization.

The conversation covers:

• Why short-form and micro-dramas are exploding globally

• How AI metadata, discovery, and social clipping are changing content strategy

• What the Super Bowl + Olympics convergence signals for advertisers and streamers

• The real economics behind Peacock, Charter, Comcast, and bundled distribution

• How creators are becoming the next IP pipeline for studios

• Sundance’s move from Park City — and what it says about festivals, brands, and scale

Paul Pastor explains how AI-powered workflows are helping streamers and studios identify high-impact moments, publish faster across platforms, and compete in the attention economy.

Next TMT Talks delivers smart, insider conversations at the intersection of media, technology, telecom, streaming, and advertising — built for executives, investors, and decision-makers.

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00:00 Introduction to Quick Play and the Entertainment Landscape

02:54 The Rise of Short Form Content

05:47 AI's Role in Content Creation and Distribution

08:29 Navigating the Super Bowl Olympics and Branding Trends

11:23 The State of Streaming Services and Market Dynamics

16:54 Sundance's Last Run and Future of Film Festivals

23:49 Exploring Park City and Boulder: A Cultural Shift

26:30 The Future of Sundance: Growth and Accessibility

27:37 Pay TV's Resurgence: Bundling Strategies and Consumer Experience

30:13 Miami's Boom Town Energy: A New Media Hub

36:43 The Role of AI in Content Creation: Innovations and Challenges

41:33 Closing Thoughts: The Future of Media and Community Engagement