Greenlit: Developing Factual Reality TV Ideas from Concept to Pitch
by Lees Nicola (9781408122679)

Factual and reality shows such as documentaries, observational series, makeover formats and reality competitions have grown enormously in popularity and there is a big demand for new and original programs. Yet television executives receive a daily avalanche of inappropriate pitches from badly prepared producers. Only one in a hundred proposals are considered worth a second look, and most commissioners never read past the first paragraph. Greenlit explains how to develop, research, pitch and sell your idea for any type of factual or reality television show. It is packed with resource lists, sample proposals, case studies and exercises designed to boost your skills and develop commission-winning proposals. It gives the inside track on: - what channel executives are really looking for in a pitch - the life stories of hit factual shows such as The Apprentice, Deadliest Catch and Strictly Come Dancing - Advice from channel commissioners, development producers and on-screen talent on both sides of the Atlantic - Eleven steps that will increase your chance of winning a commission. 'Blows the lid on so many TV secrets.'Tom Archer, Controller Factual, BBC 'If every first-time producer read this before pitching a program, I guarantee a greater success rate.' Gary Lico, President/CEO, CABLEready, USA

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