Developing, Selling and Producing A Project

Developing, Selling and Producing A Project

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Outlets for DistributionOutlets for Distribution

Networks Traditional Broadcast / Cable Terrestrial Stations

Syndication First - run / off-network / MOW

Theatrical Co-productions / International DVD / You Tube / Internet? Mobile Media? Netflix and similar…

Networks Traditional Broadcast / Cable Terrestrial Stations

Syndication First - run / off-network / MOW

Theatrical Co-productions / International DVD / You Tube / Internet? Mobile Media? Netflix and similar…

Finding or Writing the ScriptFinding or Writing the Script

Film style format (software like Movie Magic Screenwriter of Final Draft)

Lots of scripts (screenplays) -- Very few good ones

Financial Realities (lose money, upfront funding, co-production deals)

Getting started as a writer Major Studio / Independent Produced where? (Friday Night Lights, Lying

Game as examples)

Film style format (software like Movie Magic Screenwriter of Final Draft)

Lots of scripts (screenplays) -- Very few good ones

Financial Realities (lose money, upfront funding, co-production deals)

Getting started as a writer Major Studio / Independent Produced where? (Friday Night Lights, Lying

Game as examples)

Script Development BasicsScript Development Basics

Feature / Dramas Exposition, Scene & Sequel Mini-movies / Scenes / Breaks / arcs Pacing / ‘Make it punch and pop’ Character Development must drive story Hollywood Formula

Sit-com example Head Writer / Table Read / Points on a board, re-

writes, credits

Feature / Dramas Exposition, Scene & Sequel Mini-movies / Scenes / Breaks / arcs Pacing / ‘Make it punch and pop’ Character Development must drive story Hollywood Formula

Sit-com example Head Writer / Table Read / Points on a board, re-

writes, credits

Pitch Your Project for TVPitch Your Project for TVThe Pitch (who and how)

Concept / TreatmentStep Deal (‘greenlighting’)Development‘Notes’Pilot / presentation filmTestingLicense fee / ownershipCancellation

The Pitch (who and how) Concept / Treatment

Step Deal (‘greenlighting’)Development‘Notes’Pilot / presentation filmTestingLicense fee / ownershipCancellation

Related TermsRelated Terms

above the line, below the line, residuals, production house, local market (terrestrial) stations/markets, network, off-network syndication, first run syndication, O&O, affiliate, Nielsen, number of local TV markets

cable TV vs. IPTV, vs. DBS, U-verse and FiOS, DISH Network and DirecTV

above the line, below the line, residuals, production house, local market (terrestrial) stations/markets, network, off-network syndication, first run syndication, O&O, affiliate, Nielsen, number of local TV markets

cable TV vs. IPTV, vs. DBS, U-verse and FiOS, DISH Network and DirecTV

Related TermsRelated Terms

The Production MeetingThe Production Meeting

TV Show: Producer …. Theatrical Movie: Director / UPM

Example, Feature: at the Production Meeting UPM, Producer, Director, AD, DP, VFX, Location

Manager, Stunt Coordinator, Production Designer, Property Master, Transportation, Costume Designer… (are the actors there?)

What are they doing? Page by page through the script and identifying

how and where everything will be done Production Stages -- most important

TV Show: Producer …. Theatrical Movie: Director / UPM

Example, Feature: at the Production Meeting UPM, Producer, Director, AD, DP, VFX, Location

Manager, Stunt Coordinator, Production Designer, Property Master, Transportation, Costume Designer… (are the actors there?)

What are they doing? Page by page through the script and identifying

how and where everything will be done Production Stages -- most important

Planning The Shoot Planning The Shoot

Scheduling Budgeting Hiring Cast & Crew Scouting Locations Set & Costume

Design Planning Hair &

Make-up Finding Props

Scheduling Budgeting Hiring Cast & Crew Scouting Locations Set & Costume

Design Planning Hair &

Make-up Finding Props

Building Effects Planning Sound Securing &

Checking Equipment

Obtaining Rights Arranging Food &

Travel Buying Insurance

Building Effects Planning Sound Securing &

Checking Equipment

Obtaining Rights Arranging Food &

Travel Buying Insurance

How Can You Get Into the Business?

How Can You Get Into the Business?

Networking (news workshop, NBS Regional) Internships, Fellowships

NATPE, ATAS, IRTS, RTNDA, etc. Texas Film Commission site Part Time Jobs Enthusiasm and willing to ‘pay your dues’ Willing to live where the jobs are, and travel

Local markets and news

Networking (news workshop, NBS Regional) Internships, Fellowships

NATPE, ATAS, IRTS, RTNDA, etc. Texas Film Commission site Part Time Jobs Enthusiasm and willing to ‘pay your dues’ Willing to live where the jobs are, and travel

Local markets and news

Local station productionLocal station production

NewscastsTalk Shows? Game Shows? Variety?Local SportsHyperlocal – multicast channelsPromotions / advertisingVersus local production house

NewscastsTalk Shows? Game Shows? Variety?Local SportsHyperlocal – multicast channelsPromotions / advertisingVersus local production house

Other Local Market ProductionOther Local Market Production

Production House Audio, video/film, content specialization

Corporate Media (health example)Advertising Agencies and boutiquesPrimedia exampleAustin Studios example

Production House Audio, video/film, content specialization

Corporate Media (health example)Advertising Agencies and boutiquesPrimedia exampleAustin Studios example

Back to the networkingBack to the networking

ShadowingInternshipsPart time jobsMandy.com (explore)Texas Film Commission (explore)TAB and similar (explore)

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ShadowingInternshipsPart time jobsMandy.com (explore)Texas Film Commission (explore)TAB and similar (explore)

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