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Developing, Selling and Producing A Project. RTV 322. Outlets for Distribution. Networks Traditional Broadcast / Cable Terrestrial Stations Syndication First - run / off-network / MOW Theatrical Co-productions / International DVD / You Tube / Internet? - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Developing, Selling and Producing A Project
Developing, Selling and Producing A Project
RTV 322RTV 322
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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