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| Subject | Date Asked |
| TV credits | 7/31/2011 |
| Q: What are the little symbols at the end of the credits of old TV shows? Specifically the one that ... A: I believe what you are referring to is nothing more then the production company logo(s). Just like ... | |
| Negotiating with Broadcasters. | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: I have been approached by a motorcycle race club with regards to filming each round of the ... A: Actually what you have just told me is what I would suggest emailing directly to the network that ... | |
| How can your films be shown on the BBC? | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: We are documentary makers from an Asian country. We would like to ask thisHow can a film be shown on ... A: The easiest way is to visit their website contact, the BBC here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/feedback/ ... | |
| TV Industry Job Help | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: Mike, I work in the marketing field and plan to send my resume to Turner Broadcasting in Atlanta ... A: Without knowing the specifics of the job you are applying for, or the credentials they are expecting ... | |
| RATINGS | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering would you please tell me: how do the T.V networks know how many people are ... A: It's all about statistics and, just like performing a search on the internet, it is the results but ... | |
| sattelite info | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: pls sirs wht ku band beam are receiveable in nigeria west africa A: Below are a few links to various websites and forums that should help you out: ... | |
| Advertisors and Pitiches | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: I hired a local production company to develop a demo for a lifestyle show concept I had. We've ... A: I believe you are drawing a very fine line here, since product placement may help the overall ... | |
| TV show creation pay | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: I'm in the middle of putting together an idea for a TV game show. I know it won't be easy to get the ... A: Unfortunately one's ideas may be worth millions, on the other hand, it has to be popular by the ... | |
| How to get a show concept video evaluated | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: Dacre! I'd asked Marissa to take a look at my video on YouTube.com to advise if I'm wasting my time ... A: Yes, I took a look and it is quite good.. for the right person that is... other then suggest where I ... | |
| TV show concept how do I get it on the air|? | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: My company has a great comic book concept that would really be a great show. Preferably a major ... A: Most of the networks you can contact directly through their website with regards to this sort of ... | |
| career change tv | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: I graduated with a communication degree in 1995. Instead of getting a communication type job, I ... A: I might suggest checking your local neighborhood/community television programming channel as you can ... | |
| tv scheduling | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: Ok well if you wont answer my question please could you give me some help on how tv scheduling works ... A: The reason your initial question was not answered is because it appeared to be a question that came ... | |
| selling process | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: how do you go about selling of the concept/format to a broadcaster in a pitch? A: You do so by knowing someone usually.. a lot of the business is based on 'who you know' not 'what ... | |
| NBC Page Program | 7/21/2007 |
| Q: My name is Linda and I'm interested in the NBC Page program. I saw you mentioned it in one of your ... A: As NBC is the entire network, I would suggest if you were wanting to try out for a page position, ... | |
| TV syndication | 5/22/2007 |
| Q: Mike, I produce a local Professional Wrestling program here in my home town of Nashville, TN. The ... A: You may not have expecations of network distribution but that shouldn't stop you from trying and ... | |
| Tv concept | 5/11/2007 |
| Q: My friend and I have a TV concept developed and have already wrote a treatment for the show. We ... A: I do understand your quandry since it is like having a new invention and you aren't sure where to ... | |
| Tv concept | 5/8/2007 |
| Q: My friend and I have a TV concept developed and have already wrote a treatment for the show. We ... A: What I suggest you do is what I do in order to find work, and/or crew for productions, is to go ... | |
| TV & Radio Production | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: "I work for a small tv & radio commercial production company and we need to bring in more business. ... A: Considering that I am not an advertising guru or anything, just a technical guy that has been ... | |
| TV Syndication/Selling Question | 4/12/2007 |
| Q: For almost a year I have been co-producing/co-hosting a weelky sports talk show called Midwest ... A: You are going to want to talk to the producer of your show and then get them to talk with local ... | |
| Commercialism | 3/30/2007 |
| Q: I am bound as a non profit TV station Exec to not produce programming with commercialism associated. ... A: Depending on which country you are talking about. I am in Canada where the airwaves are 'controlled' ... | |
| How do I pitch a tv show | 3/1/2007 |
| Q: I came up with a really great idea for a tv show and was wondering how I could pitch it to a ... A: I suggest you first find a producer or writer that is in the business and you can ask them ... | |
| Film/TV Careers | 2/7/2007 |
| Q: I am pursuing an acting career however I would like to train in a "behind the scenes" type job as ... A: I would say to look no further then www.mandy.com This website, although it is pretty much set up ... | |
| Careers in Video and Film | 1/30/2007 |
| Q: Currently I'm in school for Communication Design, I'll earn my Bachelors degree of Technology next ... A: Sounds like you are well on your way. A lot of the work is from 'who you know' in order to get in ... | |
| NBC Page program | 1/22/2007 |
| Q: My college senior daughter has an interview for the NBC Page Program. Do you know anything about ... A: Other than going to the source and reading about it here: ... | |
| Mauritius | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: .I'm from Mauritius located in the Indian Ocean. I really am into watching tv and am aware that we r ... A: What I suggest you do is try a few searches for various 'satellite footprints" as I have found here: ... | |
| Question | 11/8/2006 |
| Q: I have a treatment that I wrote for a Reality dating show. Is there any advantage in shooting the ... A: I guess the answer to that would be that it all depends on how serious you are about getting it ... | |
| Coverage | 9/13/2006 |
| Q: I intereviewed for an assistant position in Development at a major TV network. I have been asked to ... A: You are applying for a job in the communications industry. Do yourself a favour and ask them what ... | |
| the media | 9/8/2006 |
| Q: i am wondering if you know all the media types because my english teacher asked, for homework, to ... A: Normally I would respond with "I don't do homework assignments" and I guess in a way I won't, other ... | |
| where to start? | 9/5/2006 |
| Q: I am starting a team building reality show. can you point me in the right direction as to where or ... A: This is a pretty loaded question as I am not sure at what level you are at. When you say you are ... | |
| how to pitch my tv show or sell it to the network | 8/17/2006 |
| Q: my name is jeannell minor im from neworleans i have developed a tv show my ratings are good.my show ... A: Well you are sort of barking up the wrong tree for me to help, other then direct you to a very good ... | |
| Graduate School and Career | 8/10/2006 |
| Q: I am a recent graduate from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a Theatre degree. I ... A: Look no further then http://www.mandy.com/ Hope this helps and good luck! sincerely, Mike Dacre ... | |
| Selling the Rights to a Television Show | 8/4/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering if you knew how much networks pay for the rights to a television show? A: That is an impossible question to answer since there is no true answer. Of course it all depends on ... | |
| TV Show Idea | 6/12/2006 |
| Q: I have tried to read past question but none really answer what I think I need to know. I Have a show ... A: It does help to "know" someone in the business, that is for sure.. I guess when you say you have a ... | |
| tv | 5/14/2006 |
| Q: How did you get into the tv industry? What do you recommend i do or what can i do to get into the tv ... A: I actually got involved with TV at the young age of 11 years old! I had the opportunity to get ... | |
| can u help me? do u know what... | 3/29/2004 |
| Q: can u help me? do u know what websites can i watch live match football with good quality stream and ... A: Basically there are two major players in the audio streaming/video streaming and this is "windows ... | |
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I have been involved in Television for the past 26 years as a Technical Producer and Camera operator
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