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Where roadblocks exist, opportunities abound. See here, from the LA Times:

Dozens of striking film and TV writers are negotiating with venture capitalists to set up companies that would bypass the Hollywood studio system and reach consumers with video entertainment on the Web.

At least seven groups, composed of members of the striking Writers Guild of America, are planning to form Internet-based businesses that, if successful, could create an alternative economic model to the one at the heart of the walkout, now in its seventh week.

It’s doubtful that all of these ventures will produce major success. But maybe even more important than creating major blockbuster hits, is that this is yet another step in the disruption of Hollywood.

There are new stories to be told, and exciting new ways to tell them. And not just tell them, but also share, remix and evolve.

As these writers pursue online opportunities, I also discovered a new service called Qik, which allows users to stream live video straight from their mobile phones. Just imagine a whole new video storytelling platform for anyone with a cell phone.

It’s entirely possible that neither of these two events will change the game, but both are signposts of where we’re headed. Online video – made by anyone, from anywhere and for everyone.