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What is the best way to present an idea for a reality show, or other type of entertainment to a producer, attorney or other "green light" type without getting taken? I am interested in getting my ideas produced but fear that I will see my idea somewhere without me working on it. What to do?
Rhonda,
Thanks for writing. Your best bet is to have an established entertainment law attorney represent you and have that person submit your project to the company you are interested in. If you cannot afford to hire an attorney, or you don't have a relationship with one, then your next best bet is to register your written idea with the Writers Guild of America. For $20, you can register you property proving that as of the day you registered it, it was your idea. Registrations are good for 5 years and cost $20. Registrations can be renewed in increments of 5 years.
Hope this helps. Good luck!
Phil
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Phil Nemy
Expertise
I am a motion picture and television producer with over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry. I am also the author of the book GET A REEL JOB: Finding Your First Job In The Motion Picture Industry In Los Angeles. I can answers questions on a variety of subjects about careers in film from acting to directing to crew work, getting into the unions, successful strategies for networking, etc.
Experience
Former VP, Production for The Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group
Supervised production on such films as ARMAGEDDON, THE PRINCESS DIARIES, REMEMBER THE TITANS, PEARL HARBOR, CON AIR, ENEMY OF THE STATE, THE ROCK, CRIMSON TIDE, COYOTE UGLY, A CIVIL ACTION, ROMY & MICHELE'S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION, NOTHING TO LOSE, EDDIE and others.
Worked as an actor, stage manager, director on broadway and regional theater as well as L.A.' Equity-waiver scene.
Former Associate Artistic Director of Los Angeles Equity-Waiver theater.
Organizations
Director's Guild of America,
Screen Actors Guild,
Actor's Equity Association
Education/Credentials
BFA in Acting/Directing from Carnegie Mellon University.
Past/Present Clients
I've worked with such filmmakers as Jerry Bruckheimer, Tony Scott, Steve Zaillian, Scott Rudin, Garry Marshall, Frank Marshall, Michael Bay, etc.
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