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| Writer Royalty Fees for a TV Series | 11/19/2009 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: I am producer preparing a contract for the writer of a 13 episode television series. There are a ...
A: Ken --- For this discussion, I am presuming you mean a scripted series. Here's what I would ...
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| Selling a Television Pilot | 11/18/2009 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: I actually have 2 questions. First I'm developing a Television pilot right now. We are negotiating ...
A: H, Josh. Thanks for the questions. Let's see if I can help. Who are you negotiating the option ...
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| Hosting Television Shows | 11/16/2009 | DMA/Donna Michelle Anderson |
Q: I am Taylor Handberry and I am currently eighteen years old and a freshman at the University of ...
A: Taylor - very happy to hear that you are getting a bachelor's degree and have a plan! Per my ...
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| created by credit | 11/6/2009 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: I ran a production business since 1985.. Supplied Betacam crews and editing facilities.. Not well ...
A: David. Thanks for the questions. What to expect will depend on the nature of the show and where it ...
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| TV Treatment Format | 11/2/2009 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: O'Leary, I am from Canada and am about to submit a TV treatment to a national network. As far as I ...
A: Lori. I would suggest you send the query letter first and separately before trying to send any ...
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| TV Treatment Format | 11/2/2009 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: O'Leary, I am from Canada and am about to submit a TV treatment to a national network. As far as I ...
A: Lori. Thanks for the questions. I'm away from my office, so working at a slight handicap. I don't ...
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| Breaking in | 10/22/2009 | DMA/Donna Michelle Anderson |
Q: I Produce a show that currently airs on over 300 community access stations across the united States ...
A: The main thing I would take into account here is your cash flow - is the cost of the show such that ...
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| Breakin in | 10/22/2009 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: I Produce a show that currently airs on over 300 community access stations across the united States ...
A: I would suggest you edit your material into a 5 minute and 15 minute trailer. The annual NATPE ...
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| making the transition to commerical tv | 10/20/2009 | Elizabeth Adams |
Q: I Produce a show that currently airs on over 300 community access stations across the united States ...
A: I am sorry to punt on this, but I am actually a broadcast journalist. For the best advice I would ...
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| Children's Program / Agents | 10/20/2009 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: I am a designer, illustrator and writer. I attended a major Design school in Los Angeles and had ...
A: Eve --- Sorry it took so long to get back - lost my email access for a day. You are definitely ...
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| TREATMENT AND SUBMISSION OF | 10/17/2009 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: i AM ACTUALLY WRITING A TELEVISION PROPOSAL FOR NON-FICTION SERIES. BESIDES THE PREMISE, PEOPLE ...
A: Sarah. Wish there was an easy answer to give you. The pitch that will best sell your project is ...
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| Reality TV Idea | 10/12/2009 | DMA/Donna Michelle Anderson |
Q:
A: there - one question; two answers. 1) Please don't send your reality tv show to producers. The ...
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| How to get your TV Show idea noticed | 10/11/2009 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: ..My my name is Monica...I've had a TV show idea floating around in my head for years...I think ...
A: Monica. Thanks for the question. I wish I had some encouraging news for you. What you're trying ...
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| agreements | 10/8/2009 | DMA/Donna Michelle Anderson |
Q: I'm a DP/Editor and I recently shot and cut (produced) a reality show pilot with my two partners. My ...
A: One of the reasons I want people to read my blog before asking questions is so they can understand ...
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| Multi-House Submission | 10/8/2009 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: Sorry for the length but I want to be thorough: I tested my program concept at two small production ...
A: Lamar. You are right to be concerned about what you call "looting". There's no way to avoid it. I ...
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| My Reality show Financing | 9/24/2009 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: I have a reality show I created. I pitched the show to investors and they agreed to fund the whole ...
A: Andrew. Congratulations on your success thus far. What you should do sort of depends on the type ...
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| Package for Sitcom pilot | 9/23/2009 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: Good day Ms. O'Leary, My partners and I want to approach a major production company owned by a very ...
A: Tikia. Thanks for the question. The first thing you need to do is contact the production company ...
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| REALITY SHOW FORMAT FOR REGISTRATION AND SALES | 9/23/2009 | DMA/Donna Michelle Anderson |
Q: I would like to know the proper format for registering a reality show idea. thank you DEVIN ...
A: you cannot register or protect an idea, but you will be able to register and copyright an executed ...
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| finding an agent for a doctor | 9/22/2009 | Elizabeth Adams |
Q: My friend is a doctor and would like to do segments on TV shows. He asked me how he could go about ...
A: Please forgive my delay in replying to you. I need to get some contact information for you and will ...
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| tv viewers | 9/21/2009 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: i have just read your reply to a question on tv viewers numbers etc. and very interesting. You ...
A: Carol. I'm not sure how the technology works in the U.K. Here in the States, they can track DVR ...
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| tv agents:passed questions/answers | 9/18/2009 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: I have read your answers, to past questions, about how to find agents that will represent you if ...
A: Shay. Let me tackle your questions one at a time. 1. I found a book that cost around $60 that ...
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| TV syndication | 9/18/2009 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: I work for a production company in Dallas, TX and we have a client who wants to produce 2 minute ...
A: Nathan. News is a little outside my arena, but I do know that what you are suggesting does exist. ...
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| original tv show | 9/4/2009 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: I have a tv show idea. I believe it to be a great one. When I thought of it and it began to unfold ...
A: Matt. Thanks for the question. How much you get paid would depend on whether or not you ended up ...
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| Release Protocol | 9/1/2009 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: What is the protocol for releases. Should I use the copy I developed? Do I send it in before the ...
A: Lamar - I'm not sure exactly what you mean by release. In this context, I am guessing that you mean ...
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| Securing talent while pitching a TV show | 8/31/2009 | Elizabeth Adams |
Q: I have shot a test tape on 6 subjects. What kind of legal document should I come up with to have the ...
A: sorry for the delay. essentially you need to lock these people into a contract for the maximum time ...
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| I can't catch a break... | 8/31/2009 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: I am a Police Officer for the City of Camden in N.J., across the river from Phila, Pa. I have been ...
A: I doubt we're actually related (I was adopted by my stepfather), but it's nice to hear from you ...
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| Animated series | 8/25/2009 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: I have been an animation fan for many years and have developed a series for cable or television. I ...
A: Art. Thanks for the question. Unfortunately, I don't know of any free services that would be kept ...
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| Budget for salaries: TV musical | 8/16/2009 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: We are shooting a staged musical for television. Non-network. Probably Ovation, Hallmark Channel, ...
A: Congrats! I love musicals, and am so jealous! First of all, I would do everything in my power to ...
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| Is an Agent necessary when you have a strong teaser? | 7/31/2009 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: Marissa, We have done much of what you have advised in respect to beginning a project, protecting ...
A: Rasheed. Congratulations on your success thus far. I do believe you need someone to represent you ...
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| literary agent for book to film | 7/17/2009 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: I have been on t.v. radio and thertre worldwide now I have wrote an book and it has been pulished ...
A: Congratulations on your success thus far. I think your publisher is the best place to start your ...
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| Who would I pitch a reatlity show/series to? | 7/10/2009 | DMA/Donna Michelle Anderson |
Q: I have an idea for a reality show/series that could be powerful and reach a lot of people, to not ...
A: You will usually pitch directly to the development division of a network that is a good fit for the ...
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| Game Show | 7/9/2009 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: I would like to pitch a game show idea. Could you walk me through the process of what I need to do? ...
A: I would suggest you try to put together a "sizzle reel" demonstrating what makes your game show so ...
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| Television Show Ownership | 7/7/2009 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: I have a partner who optioned, then bought the rights to a published children's book story. The ...
A: Syndication ownership is almost always puut together on a case-by-case basis, depending on a number ...
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| Television Show Ownership | 7/6/2009 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: I have a partner who optioned, then bought the rights to a published children's book story. The ...
A: Gary. What you are looking at is a very interesting concept. I am not at all sure it will work in ...
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| how does a creator of a tv show get paid | 6/30/2009 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: if you could answer the following for me,I am from Ireland,a tv production company here is very ...
A: Tom. Congratulations! I wish I knew how to help you more with this one. I'm not up on the rates ...
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| TV series shot in Russia | 6/30/2009 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: we shot a 2 episode pilot for a kids 5-7 show in studios in Russia. It is subtitled and kids love ...
A: Congratulations, Rene! I believe you are right about MIPtv being the best available resource for ...
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| MIPCOM | 6/25/2009 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: I have created an animated children's TV series and need a sales agent for it. I have had a trailer ...
A: I would look into issues of the trade papers (Variety and Hollywood Reporter), especially those ...
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| Taking kids story series to next level | 6/4/2009 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: I created a childrens story series based on characters who live on the internet. It is aimed at ...
A: The only other idea I have would be for you to use IMDBPro and the trade publications to see if you ...
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| budgeting for a drama serial | 6/4/2009 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: my production company has been commissioned to do the production (shooting) and post of a TV drama ...
A: Aligula. Congratulations! You've accomplished something to be really proud of. Actual budgets are ...
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| Taking kids story series to next level | 6/3/2009 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: I created a childrens story series based on characters who live on the internet. It is aimed at ...
A: Carmel. Your timing is quite interesting. You should take a look at this article: ...
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