If you have an idea for a television show, how do you start the process?
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It kinda depends on what kind of show you're pitching, and who you're pitching it to. For example, an animated show like "South Park" would be pitched differently than a show like "Lost".\n   Generally speaking, you should have as much info on the show as you can get. If you can do story boards or animatics, or even get a episode done and in the can, it would help. Excutives are more likely to buy into an idea if they can actually SEE what you're talking about.\n   Having said that....GOOD LUCK in getting someone to take your calls, much less set up a meeting. Go ahead and make the calls tho...just expect a LOT of "NOs" before a single "Maybe". \n   You could also try going through an agent, or there are contests out there (Project Green Light), and writer's conventions you can go to, (probably have to join a writer's guild to get into that, which cost annual/monthly fees)\nGood luck!Keep trying!
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When you say "run", if you mean the day-to-day operations on the set with the cast & crew, you are the Unit Production Manager. If you mean by "run", that it is your show and you helped create it, cast it and sell it to the networks for what is called a "license Fee", then you are called a Show Runner in the biz, or Executive Producer would be your official title to the public.
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you need to be a little more specific.... are you asking how does someone already in broadcasting prepare to do a telecast/radio play by play, or are you asking how does one pursue a career in broadcasting?
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You need a screen writer.  But first you need more than some special effects...come up with a beginning of your story and what you want to happen at the end.  The screen writer can help with the middle.  Go to guru.com to find a screen writer.  Or go to the Screen Writers Federation of America.  You also need to join one of these associations and submit your story idea and get it logged in.  Try clickandcopyright.com also.   And yes as soon as you have something concrete seek legal counsel....Good Luck!
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The simple answer is Write a Book. Even if it's not a best-seller, the fact that you've written a book will get you interviewed on talk radio ... and that will in turn get you more visibility and the possibility of a better book deal ... all of which equals more radio interviews, more book deals. The two feed each other. Then, eventually, you'll have enough credibility (if your ideas aren't completely derided and attacked as whacko) to get TV interviews. And then you're really rolling.\n\nAlso, it helps if you can get some deep thinkers like yourself to endorse your book ... or possibly even use it in a class.
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First thing you need to do is put an "executive summary" of or your idea (or a more detailed "business plan") together.   It doesn't have to be anything crazy but it should cover the following topics:\n\n1) A general overview of the idea.  Basically, explain the business and describe why you think it is a good idea.  Include as much third party supporting evidence as possible.  You want to show that you (or your group) are not the only one who thinks this is a good idea.\n\n2) Backgrounds/Resumes of those involved.   Investors are investing in the people behind the idea as much as they are looking to invest in the idea itself.\n\n3) Planned Marketing Strategies (How are you going to attract customers?)\n\n4) Operation Summary.  Detail how you plan to operate your business.  \n\n5) How much are you willing to give up to someone who is willing to lend financial backing?  This can be a percentage of ownership in the company, interest on a more traditional loan, a revenue share opportunity, or any combination.\n\n6) Financial Projections (What are your start up costs? What will your monthly expenses be? Are you going to lease or buy equipment? How much revenue will you generate? etc).\n\nNow that you have your idea on paper, you can start looking for investors.  (Well, even if you have all the answers in your head, you can start talking to people.  But, at some point, they will more than likely want all of the above written out.)\n\nIn this case, I'd start talking to friends and family about the business.  You never know who might be interested.  Also, check with your local small business administration.  They can point you in the right direction regarding local investors.
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Obtain a degree in broadcasting I would guess and start applying for employment at television stations.
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I don't understand...\n\nare you looking for people with TV/movie ideas?\nor do you have TV and or movie Ideas...\n\nIf you're looking for people with ideas... just ask.  check on Craigslist.com, or mandy.com.\n\nif you're looking to dish out some ideas...  Get in line.\nbut first make sure you write up what's called a "treatment"\n\na treatment is basically a short synopsis of the show/film. and then write up a sample of an episode or a section of the script.\n\nThen get it copyrighted.  You now have to officially copyright your script.  \nGo here: http://www.copyright.gov/register/performing.html\nfor more info.\nYou used to be able to just seal a copy in an envelope and send it to yourself registered mail with a postmark, but that method is now frowned upon.\n\nThen you can send it out to production companies and or networks to see if anyone else finds it interesting and want to go forward with it.\n\ngood luck though it's a long and tedious process and most people have very little success getting up the chain.  But dint let that discourage you.
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On your own, just pitching ideas would be hard. You can, however, apply in a proper ad agency or media "hot shop" - ideas based agencies - etc. \n\nYet it seems to me that you first have to get to know the business. Raw ideas are worth nothing from people who are NOT in the industry. Your idea will be taken and implemented without even a thanks. This is because people already have all the ideas, no matter how unique we think our idea is, just searching the net with a few keywords will reveal someone's already at it. What people need is your ability to IMPLEMENT ideas. \n\nCan you do that? You can if you already have a reputation, a portfolio, and connections. There's is nothing with someone demanding that because the truth of the matter is that people with only ideas simply don't deliver, and no buyer can take the risk. \n\nIf you are passionate about ideas, and think you can do it on a consistent basis - rather than just come up with "better ways to make the ad i saw on TV" - you may have something going for you. It will take discipline and time, there is no short-cut in this business.\n\nFreelancing might be a good way to start. Internships are another. At any rate, build a protfolio. If you are already working and in a related business (added bonus), bounce ideas off other creative people in agencies and see if they are interested and want to buy your ideas. \n\nIf they think it's all steam and air, don't worry. You may be original and creative, just elsewhere. Keep believing, and focus on your strengths, not weaknesses. No one buys a weakness. Also check the link below. It's cynical but true.
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get an idea that goes with the show or movie or play or person or whatever, and find and rhythm and melody that flow with the lyrics. it'll happen. that's how music is.
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Write the network.  That's the only thing I can think to do.  As for the show, I thought it was boring.  But that's just my opinion. Good luck.
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DO NOT SPEAK TO ANYONE UNTIL YOUR PROTECTED. Your best bet is to spend the time writing down the full version of each of your shows. Next copyright the name and overall concept of the show. This way if somebody else with connections gets the same idea they may have to come to you for the rights to the show. Be very careful to completely document every issue of each show because they may be able to steal your idea just by changing the concept a little bit. Be sure to cover different scenarios so you can protect the idea as much as possible. Once you have your copyright protection then you can submit your idea to the various media corporations, along with your copyright information, with the intellectual protection that you need. Who knows you may be asked to write the overall script for the show.
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You can approach TV channels directly via their talent departments as a scriptwriter. Or you could try approaching comedians directly if you have someone in mind - many perform at comedy clubs.
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That's a huge set of questions, with a loooooong set of answers. I suggest a book called "Writing Treatments that Sell" by Kenneth Atchity-- real, solid advice for people in your situation.\n\n1) Write a treatment for each idea.\n\n2) Hollywood Creative Director, which is available in both book and online versions. Another (cheaper) option is to research programs you feel are similar in tone and contact the production companies involved.\n\n3) Register your treatments with the WGA.
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Try putting together a presentation, get it copied a bunch of time and start send them out to TV stations, TV networks,  comic book companies, people that publish in that area.
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A television commercial goes through five principal steps.\n\n1 - Decide what is the best message to attract the interest of the "target audience."  That means know who in the TV watching group will be the people the advertiser wishes to address, and how the subject of the commercial most effectively motivates that target group to do what the advertiser wants.  This is the "strategy" of the commercial.\n\n2 - Create the commercial in words and drawings.  Before actually making it, the advertiser has to work out what words and images are wanted.  This is the "creative" step of making a commercial.\n\n3 - Asssemble all the things required for the commercial. Again, before it is made, there is a planning process so that the right props, scenery or shooting locations, music, actors and actresses, and other elements are arranged.  If the commercial is an animated work, this is when the artists and other participants are given their work assignments to draw or build computer images.\n\n4 - Shoot the commercial.  One way or another, it must go onto film, video recordings, or be assembled in the computers.  This can be a very long process or take a matter of hours.  All the elements of this are very complex and take more space than we have here to discuss.  this is the "production" stage.\n\n5 - Edit the commercial.  This is where the pictures, the sound, the text, the advertiser's identification, and other elements are all assembled.  In a very complicated commercial, it can be a very, very long process.  Even very simple and very cheap commercials require several hours to complete.  This is "post production" processing used not just in commercials but any television or film project.\n\nIf you want to learn much more detail, you'll need to get some books about advertising and production.
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Think of a VERY original idea. Even if you base it on other projects you've seen, don't copy any popular projects. Start with something that interests you and ask why or why not?