Very frank and open description of your process. I did in fact pivot with a TV commissioning exec when they expressed little interest for my primary idea and I had 3 or4 in reserve, each that was equally turned passed on. Sadly versions of my backup pitches did materialise from the same channel some time later without any benefit to me. Very much disillusioned me in the system.
@@Bigworld_Productions sorry to hear that happened. Might be worth asking for a freedom of information about it if it wasn't oo long ago. It's surprising though how many times two people pitch the same idea at the same time. I pitched two concepts and the company told me of two productions they had in prep at that point, both of which were incredibly similar in many ways. Such is the way sometimes but also sometimes there's some valid questions needing to be asked if it feels like your exact IP.
"how to get the experience without the experience" - this statement is so true in so many industries! Networking is key besides the dedication. Hope eventually your'll get your own TV episode and the feature of course! ;-) By the way this video can be the beginning of a new Skillshare class, so good and valuable!
Haha plans for a feature are beginning to enter the pipeline! Hope you're good Ale. I'm currently sat in an airport lounge in Canada, trying to channel my inner Ale vibes to combat the delays/missed connection/security issues. Airports do not like me like they like you 🤣
@@AleSalvino oh man!!! Which country??? Oh you've just reminded me, I have a coconut filled pastry to enjoy today, I'll send you a picture on Instagram, I'm sure Kris will be intereste hahaha
Thank you so much for your sincere and generous sharing of experience! Me and my writing partner got so much from your talk. Thank you and good luck! We hope to see your films on screen! :)
I just would have never have thought about the cost making a period piece. In fact all of what you said makes perfect sense and may seem obvious (now) but only after you explained it. Very good advice. 💕
Thank you very helpful video. I'm actually preparing an idea currently to pitch at the Screen Forever conference in Australia. At what script draft stage is it good enough to pitch?
Depends on the place you are pitching. Some want a full script but usually it's enough to have an outline, but always worth checking! Even if a script gets greenlit they will be wanting to work with you to develop it further so it's never a 'final' draft if you know what I mean!
I wish I could talk to you because I might be going in more blind than I thought. I am a Cnd and going to MEMinc. To sitch I know Scott but very indirectly so wish me luck. Most of it does deal with HGTV
Good luck! Can't say I have much experience with unscripted TV, but I imagine much of the pitching aspects would be the same, focused more on 'access' to the people/world/locations etc. Hope it goes well!
Actually listening to you has helped and I narrowed down the query letter for my particular tv situation. I have one down and 2 more to go. Oddly enough I wrote a children's animation feature and Nigel Lythgoe is about to receive it because a friend pulled a favor. These are interesting times. Again wish me luck. Lol
Very frank and open description of your process. I did in fact pivot with a TV commissioning exec when they expressed little interest for my primary idea and I had 3 or4 in reserve, each that was equally turned passed on. Sadly versions of my backup pitches did materialise from the same channel some time later without any benefit to me. Very much disillusioned me in the system.
@@Bigworld_Productions sorry to hear that happened. Might be worth asking for a freedom of information about it if it wasn't oo long ago. It's surprising though how many times two people pitch the same idea at the same time. I pitched two concepts and the company told me of two productions they had in prep at that point, both of which were incredibly similar in many ways. Such is the way sometimes but also sometimes there's some valid questions needing to be asked if it feels like your exact IP.
"how to get the experience without the experience" - this statement is so true in so many industries! Networking is key besides the dedication. Hope eventually your'll get your own TV episode and the feature of course! ;-) By the way this video can be the beginning of a new Skillshare class, so good and valuable!
Haha plans for a feature are beginning to enter the pipeline! Hope you're good Ale. I'm currently sat in an airport lounge in Canada, trying to channel my inner Ale vibes to combat the delays/missed connection/security issues. Airports do not like me like they like you 🤣
@@aramatkinson haha some of the best stories take place in airports, so many emotions happening in minutes! 🤪
@@AleSalvino hahahaha yeah, I went through the full spectrum of emotions. Finally hitting the hay 25 hours later! Where are you guys ATM?
@@aramatkinson haha nice! Kris in Belgium and I'm in North Africa 🧭
@@AleSalvino oh man!!! Which country??? Oh you've just reminded me, I have a coconut filled pastry to enjoy today, I'll send you a picture on Instagram, I'm sure Kris will be intereste hahaha
Thank you so much for your sincere and generous sharing of experience! Me and my writing partner got so much from your talk. Thank you and good luck! We hope to see your films on screen! :)
I just would have never have thought about the cost making a period piece. In fact all of what you said makes perfect sense and may seem obvious (now) but only after you explained it. Very good advice. 💕
That's exactly how I felt when I found out lol. Surprised, and then instantly like "well...yeah...obviously".
Hey this was really lovely and helpful!!! I hope your projects get made :)
As a writer and book coach, this was so helpful. I am starting to put together research for a client who wants to make a film about her life.
so happy to hear this! Good luck with the project :)
Very insightful video Aram! And I’m sure you’ll find a way to get one of your projects funded sooner or later! Keep going!
Thanks Emanuele! I think filmmaking is a matter of resilience as much as skill haha.
Great advice, thank you!
Thanks for watching!
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Thank you very helpful video. I'm actually preparing an idea currently to pitch at the Screen Forever conference in Australia. At what script draft stage is it good enough to pitch?
Depends on the place you are pitching. Some want a full script but usually it's enough to have an outline, but always worth checking! Even if a script gets greenlit they will be wanting to work with you to develop it further so it's never a 'final' draft if you know what I mean!
guess im the only 15 yr old who wants to write a tv series juding by the comments
Or the only 15 year old already doing the work to get there 🙌 🙌
I wish I could talk to you because I might be going in more blind than I thought. I am a Cnd and going to MEMinc. To sitch I know Scott but very indirectly so wish me luck. Most of it does deal with HGTV
Good luck! Can't say I have much experience with unscripted TV, but I imagine much of the pitching aspects would be the same, focused more on 'access' to the people/world/locations etc. Hope it goes well!
Actually listening to you has helped and I narrowed down the query letter for my particular tv situation. I have one down and 2 more to go. Oddly enough I wrote a children's animation feature and Nigel Lythgoe is about to receive it because a friend pulled a favor. These are interesting times. Again wish me luck. Lol
Doesn't sound like you need luck! Fingers crossed all you will need is a congratulations! Exciting times indeed :D