Testing, schedule placement, promotion potential, digital platforms, talent packaging, further creative development if needed. Pilot Production – Project moves into production of the pilot or one-off.Įvaluation – Creative evaluation process takes place at this stage.
Pre-Development – The project becomes a fleshed out pitch and, where required, includes the following elements:ĭevelopment Phase A – Project enters formal development: scripts, bible, additional research, and detailed outlines.ĭevelopment Phase B – Project continues development and has further drafts of scripts, casting conversations and preliminary financial model and budgets discussed. Once you’ve been around for a while, you’ll discover that many TV execs prefer to suggest/guide/decide which production company best suits your project. If you’re new to the business, it might be worth your while to hook up with an independent to sell your idea. Many TV shows in Canada are produced by independent production companies, usually in cooperation with a network. They might even be owed favours and favours come in handy when armed with a great script from an unknown writer. These folks are connected … and lets face it, their network is most likely better than your network. In the U.S., you will need to hook up with a good agent to help you get your foot in the door. Even if nobody ends up buying your pilot idea or script, you could find work as a scriptwriter for someone else’s television series. A great idea for an original television series and a strong spec pilot script can open doors. One of the best ways to break into industry is with a strong spec pilot script.
Before you take a meeting, it helps to understand what you will need to sell it. You’ve spent the last 10 years locked in your attic, perfecting the best comedy sitcom idea since “Seinfeld” and now you’re ready to pitch your television show.
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