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Executive TV Pitch Program Our Executive TV Pitch Program is the only way to work with TV pitch experts who will take you step-by-step through the development, pitch, and sales process for your TV show. The Executive TV Pitch Program is right for you if:
Does the idea of really hitting it big as a TV show creator seem exciting but impossible? Well, if you ask any hit TV show producer, you’ll find there was a time earlier in his career when he too doubted whether or not he could really make it happen. We’ve all heard of CSI and the many spin-offs from that mega-hit for CBS. You probably haven’t heard of the creator of those shows Anthony Zuiker. When he was an $8-an-hour shuttle driver in Las Vegas hauling drunken gamblers from casino to casino he never dreamt he’d have not one, but multiple hit series seen around the world. Who hasn’t heard of Survivor or The Apprentice created by super-producer Mark Burnett? What you may not know is that he began his illustrious Hollywood career as a nanny. That’s right, the man who mopped up spilled milk and bandaged boo-boos created a show that catapulted CBS to the top of the ratings and counts the Donald as one of his closest friends. Now obviously nobody can guarantee you'll become rich and famous as a TV show creator. But we can tell you this: if you aim high and dedicate some time and energy to learn what you need to do to hit it out of the park, you’ll make a whole lot more deals and contacts than you would otherwise. It's like the old expression "Aim for the stars and you'll at least hit the moon." Makes sense, doesn’t it? You Don't Have to Live in Hollywood to Get a Deal
Monya and Claudia sold their show six days after working with us! Here's what Claudia had to say about our training.
Monya lives in Nashville – not Hollywood. Monya had not worked in the TV business. Monya had never produced a TV show before. Monya was passionate about her idea and knew she needed expert help to make her dream a reality. But the truth is no one else ever really makes you successful. You make yourself successful by the decisions you make and the actions you take. What if Monyaons had never contacted us? What if he ’d left our number sitting in a drawer? What if he ’d refused to listen to our advice? And what would have happened if he hadn’t spent the necessary time and money developing his show and making contacts? What would have happened then? Monya Claborn had TV Pitch Experts on Her Team - You Can Too! You're in the same situation they were once in. At one point, they just had a concept for a TV show. Then they revised the script according to our notes and paid an artist on our staff to get the character designs just right. Then we provided guidance on where to set up pitch meetings. They took the necessary actions to develop their show and pitch it properly. Will you make that same decision?
We’ve Developed a Model for Success “S” stands for Search and Research. The first thing you need to do when you develop a TV show is to watch a lot of TV. You want to search out and dissect those shows that are like yours in any way. You need to know what your competition is because the TV development execs to whom you’ll be pitching are intimately familiar with what their network airs, as well as, the programming of their competition. “C” stands for Create and Develop Your Hook. You need to figure out how your show will be different and stand out in the crowded TV landscape. You need to figure out what would make you watch the show. What’s the story that draws people in and keeps them from changing the channel when a commercial comes on? Deal or No Deal is Not About the $$$$!!! For instance, you might think that NBC’S wildly popular Deal or No Deal is nothing more than a show about overly-caffeinated contestants winning, or losing, money. Not so. It’s a show about real people’s lives and how a windfall will affect them. It’s about a couple who have a dream about building an animal shelter. It’s about the daughter who wants to add on to her home so she can care for her crippled mother. It’s about the father who desperately wants to send his son to college. The families of the contestants are on that stage for a reason. We all will stay tuned to the very end of the show to see if the contestant is going to take the advice of her mom and take the deal or risk it all like her father wants her to do. Once you’ve figured out what your hook is, then you can move onto the next step. “R” stands for Refine. Now you know the demographic of your audience (i.e. females 25-49); you’ve identified the networks where your show would fit; and you have a hook for your story. This is the time for refining your show. The characters need to come to life. The story needs a compelling enough set up to keep an audience tuned into the mid-story cliffhanger which is resolved by a satisfying close. These elements are the same whether your TV concept is a reality show, talk-show, or sitcom. “I” stands for Investment. Most people with an idea for a TV show only think about the show itself and not the pitch package it takes to sell the show. No matter what type of show you have to pitch, you’ll want to create a presentation which helps you tell your story. It doesn’t have to be a video sample of your show that takes hundreds of thousands of dollars to produce. You do however need to invest time and some money in creating a pitch package: treatment, mini-production bible, storyboards, location photos, character designs, or anything else that might help sell your show. The contents of your package will vary according to the type of show it is. Don't Be Intimidated! “P” stands for Pitch. TV execs' jobs depend upon them finding hit TV shows. They need you! Why shouldn't the next hit show be yours?
There’s no need to be overly anxious, caught without answers to questions executives might ask you about your show, or worried about what’s expected in a pitch when you are prepared. With expert guidance, pitching a show is nothing more than telling your story. More about this in a moment….
The Pre-Pitch Pep Talk or Get Psyched! Clients of ours were in Hollywood to pitch a show we had developed with them. Our phone rang fifteen minutes before the pitch meeting so Mark could give them their 5 Minute Pre-Pitch Pep Talk. He briefly reviewed the basics of their pitch and stoked their confidence so they were fired up for their presentation. They were pumped! About an hour later our phone rang again and it was all three creators screaming at once that the pitch was a phenomenal success. “T” stands for Take Action. Whether you have a deal or not after you pitch, you have to be persistent and keep in touch with the executives to whom you’ve pitched. Whether it’s sending thank you letters or follow-up materials, you want to stay in touch and be politely persistent. The entertainment business, just like any other business, is based on personal relationships. People do business with people they know and trust. Want to know the BIGGEST DIFFERENCE The difference is simply this: they know exactly how to pitch and who to pitch. The other 98% only THINK they do.
Who We Are and
Why We Can Help You
Little did I know 24 years ago that my entire career would prepare me to help others get their shows on TV. I’ve been involved in show business for most my life in one way or another. Maybe it has something to do with family history – my uncle, Ben Thau, was head of MGM back in the day when Ben Hur was a box office smash. I’ve had my 15 minutes of fame in front of the camera as a news broadcaster, a cable talk show host, and a commercial talent. As much as I liked being in front of the camera, I liked the behind-the-scenes action even more. I've worked as an editor, camera lady, writer, and news director. I did all this while I was still living in Missouri. Phase two of my career started when I decided to get serious and move to the happiest place on earth. (Oops that comes later.) I packed up my Toyota and moved to Beverly. Actually, I rented an apartment in Los Feliz and I worked on feature films at the legendary Corman Studios in Venice Beach, Lethal Weapon 2, and HBO’s hit series 1st & 10. The best part of working on that production was meeting my husband, Mark Simon. Not too long after Mark and I met, we knew our life together would have many sequels and we needed a new location. So we moved to the happiest place on earth and we both landed jobs at Nickelodeon which was located at Universal Studios Orlando. While at Nickelodeon, I was a part of TV history as a producer on the show that catapulted Melissa Joan Hart to stardom as Clarissa in Clarissa Explains It All. This ground-breaking show was created by Mitchell Kriegman who was also the creative force behind the hugely popular shows Bear in the Big Blue House, The Book of Pooh, and It’s a Big, Big World.
I also produced many other Nickelodeon hit shows such as Allegra’s Window, which featured work by puppeteers trained by Jim Henson, Gullah Gullah Island, Weinerville, and Roundhouse with American Idol director Bruce Gowers. I also worked on Get The Picture, Nick Arcade, Make the Grade, What Would You Do?, as well as the ABC pilot Real Mature, and international Blues Clues pilots. In between Nickelodeon gigs, I also produced pilots for Animal Planet, wrote scripts for the ABC series Secrets of the Animal Kingdom and produced and directed portions of the pseudo-reality series Rollerjam on TNN.
One of the most challenging and rewarding tasks in my TV career was as a consultant for Turner Broadcasting. I was teamed up with another consultant from New York to create the programming, staff, and budget for an entire new network from nothing. After almost one year of heavy development, we pitched our concepts to Scott Sassa (who later became president of NBC) and he gave our network the green light.
Jeanne Helped Develop an Entire Netwrok for Turner Broadcasting My time at Turner though got my creative juices flowing and I teamed up with my husband to create and sell our own TV shows. We’ve created practically every kind of show you can think of: animations for kids and adults, game shows, dramatic TV movies of the week, live-action sitcoms, faith-based TV, live-action kids edutainment, training videos, feature films, and reality TV shows. We’ve signed 20 distribution deals and won over 50 international awards including Grand Prize in the first ever Nicktoons Film Festival with our series of shorts Timmy’s Lessons in Nature. Every major network called us to pitch after that win.
We've signed over 20 distribution deals Mark and I continue to create and sell our own concepts and now as founders of our newest venture we’re able to help many more people achieve their dreams of having a show on TV.
For me, happiness is creating something, especially if it has anything to do with the arts. My creativity as a designer emerged at the tender age of twelve when I was a competitive skateboarder unsatisfied with store-bought boards. I designed my own line of boards and sold them to Schwinn. For me, creativity wasn’t complete unless I shared it with others. Making money along the way has always been the icing on the cake. While an art major in college, I had my own award-winning advertising agency and I published a college newspaper throughout Texas which featured cartoons, photos, and controversial views on current events of the day. After graduationg from college, I knew that I wanted to be in the movie business, so I kissed my mom and Texas good-bye and headed to Hollywood. With plenty of outlets for my artistic talents, I worked as a designer on movies, commercials, and TV shows. Like Jeanne, I got my start at Roger Corman’s studio. When I was hired as the construction coordinator on HBO’s 1st & 10, I had to see Jeanne to sign employment papers and little did I know that I’d be signing up for a life-long partnership. She let me know that part of our deal was to leave L.A. and of course we did just that. We were both hired at Nickelodeon before the studios had officially opened. My creativity as a designer exploded during my time as a Nickelodeon art director on numerous shows under the inspired guidance of Byron Taylor. Little did I know though that art direction was not to be my career for long.
When I heard that Steven Spielberg’s show seaQuest was coming to Orlando I was determined to do whatever it took to get on that show. I thought set designer was the job for me, but the producer had a different job in mind – storyboard and concept artist. I got to direct the second unit, design special effects, work directly with top directors, and work on story!
Thanks to seaQuest I launched a new career and, when the show wrapped, I started my own company, Animatics & Storyboards, Inc., which would eventually become the largest storyboard house in the Southern U.S. I've worked on over 2,500 productions. Working on hundreds of storyboard jobs a year, 2500+ to date, has left me a few spare hours at night and on weekends to write books and create my own original TV concepts.
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Mark Simon and Ord at NATPE from the hit series
Dragon Tales. Mark is a Best-Selling Author of Industry Books
I’ve written, published, and marketed eleven books (2 of them just released Summer of 2008), and I’ve created, pitched and sold dozens of shows. Plus, I’m a contributing writer to Animation World Network and Animation Magazine, Filmmaker Magazine, Movie Maker Magazine and others. The various books and articles I’ve written on storyboarding and animation have established me as an expert in these fields and I’ve had the great fortune to lecture around the world.
Mark and Jeanne Lecture Around the World
In China, I lectured at a cultural symposium on how China could increase the quality and quantity of their indigenous animation. In the U.K., I lectured and gave workshops at Animex about storyboarding and pitching. And domestically, I’ve lectured at high schools, colleges, conventions, festivals, and art institutes on various aspects of art and how being an artist is the best job in the world. If creativity is my first love, then inspiring others to follow their creative passions is my second love. I’ve pitched (and sold shows) to FOX, ABC, DIC, Nickelodeon, PBS, Dargaud-Marina, Discovery Networks, Cartoon Network, Nelvana, BBC, G4, France 3 and Disney just to name a few. As word spread about our success pitching and selling shows, more and more people kept calling us about helping them to develop, package, pitch, and sell their shows. The demand just became overwhelming and that’s why we started Sell Your TV Concept Now. We get to do what we love – create shows – and we can help many more people fulfill their dreams of having their own TV shows.
Avoid the Mistakes We Made! Decades of experience and lots of advice from friends in the industry have taught us how to develop, package, pitch and sell tv shows. Now it's your turn!
Frankly, few other people could put a program like this together. With our combined 40+ years in the entertainment industry, working on thousands of productions, owning 3 production studios and having signed so many distribution contracts around the world means we have access to people and resources most could only dream of having. Most production bibles and treatments are proprietary and expensive so most show creators are not willing to let other people see them. However, since we own most of the samples in this package, we've decided to share them with you.
We regularly pitch to the major networks, studios and production companies so we are always up-to-speed with what they want and how they want to see it. Don't Look Like a Newbie! We'll teach you the TV industry jargon you'll need to know for a pitch meeting for your show. You definitely don't want to have that deer-in-the-headlights look when executives start throwing around terms like: B-roll, story springboards, show runner, show rundown, roll-in, etc. After we won the first Nicktoons festival,
Shortcuts to Success Getting a show on the air is all about using models that work and not wasting all kinds of money and time trying to figure things out on your own. That’s why we’re about to give you a unique chance to learn from ourselves and others how to shorten your learning curve and help you get better results faster and easier. You’ll save many thousands of dollars and perhaps years you would have otherwise wasted going down the wrong road. Whether you have just a kernel of an idea, a fully developed show, or need help creating your pitch package there are time-tested principles, strategies, and templates you can and should follow. These are like shortcuts to success.
Decades in the TV Industry Have Taught Us Two Absolute Truths Truth #1: If you don't pitch your show as soon as possible, some one else will sell a show to a network that is identical or very similar to yours. That some one else will get the credit, the glory, and the money that could have been yours. TV shows with the same subject or theme seem to float through the collective consciousness which results in people pitching shows that are uncannily similar. The industry term for these shows is M.O.P. or Most Often Pitched. There are many reasons why one show gets picked over another, but we all know the one who gets there first with the best pitch wins. Truth #2: There is no one right way to pitch a show, but there are lots of deal-killing wrong ways. Make sure you sign up and download our FREE report called The 7 Biggest TV Show-Pitching Mistakes. In a minute, we’ll describe a special program that will help you get off that treadmill and show you how to really make things happen fast. But we do have some good news. You're probably a lot closer to pitching The Executive TV Pitch Program is for anyone who wants to pitch their TV show, earn more money and be more successful in the TV business than they ever thought possible.
Here's What You Get: 10 hours of 1-on-1 consults with TV pitch experts Mark and Jeanne Simon Instant development team to help you with your treatment, one-sheet, sizzle reel, pitch and more 2 tickets to Hit Makers Summit - 3 day pitch crash course - held each spring and fall 48 lb. box of resources guaranteed to save you time and money 20% discount off all Hit Maker Tours (mentoring to major TV conferences) Access to teleseminar Master Classes for life at no charge (Regularly $69 - $129 ea.) Start at any time! Not tied to Hit Makers Summit schedule Access to our Golden Rolodex (Priceless)
Here's What the Executive TV Pitch Program Can Do for You Perfect Your Pitch:
Create a Pitch Package That Sells a Concept:
How to Set Up Pitch Meetings at All the Major Networks and Production Studios:
Learn How to Get and Hold Everyone’s Attention During a Pitch:
How to Follow-Up After Pitch Meetings:
Research Before a Pitch Can Be the Difference Between
Deal or No Deal:
Learn Show Development Strategies to
Craft a Show Description that Has It All:
Create Characters that People Love to Love and Love to Hate:
Rave Reviews for Mark & Jeanne
TV Show Creators All Want the Same Things: Expert Pitch Training Actual Show Treatments/Production Bibles Contact Info for Networks & Executives Be Part of a Team Develop a Game Plan Inside Track to Hollywood ...and more These proprietary treatment and bible samples cost tens of Production bibles are detailed descriptions of shows. The Writer's Guild of America minimum for writing a production bible is over $44,000. Include the cost of layout, character design, photos and sample art and the cost can be much higher. We've had clients pay us $60,000 to $80,000 to develop, write and design their pitch packages. We can show you how to do this on your own for a fraction of the cost! We’ve put together a unique program of every thing we would have wanted to have when we first started developing shows. When we started, we didn't know what the networks expected. No one was willing to share their knowledge or let us see their samples. It was frustrating and expensive. Now we want to share in more detail EXACTLY how we’re going to help you go to a whole new level of success with your TV show. Executive TV Pitch Program Includes We host Summits twice a year! Join and get your materials NOW
Hit Makers Summit Highlights During the first two days of our Hit Makers Summit we’ll present the Sell Your TV Concept Now Crash Course. It’s a fast-paced intensive workshop showing you how successful show creators approach the TV business differently and what they do intentionally and strategically to achieve superior results when compared to other show creators. Whether your TV show is just an idea or a complete script, the pitching principles, strategies, tactics, samples, and templates will allow you to develop you pitch package, get more pitch meetings, get more offers, earn more money and touch more people’s lives. In order to ensure everyone has time to work with us or a member of our team personally, we’re only accepting 30 clients into each session.
Vacation Time for the Family This is also a great opportunity to treat your family to a vacation at one the world's premium vacation destinations! Don't let the kids miss out on the roller coasters or let your spouse miss the Blue Man Group, Cirque Du Soleil or House of Blues concerts. Can’t make it to Orlando? Join anyway because you choose which Summit you wish to attend or we’ll send you audio from the entire three days. We will make sure you get the information you need to be successful! Here’s a partial list of topics to be covered during our three jam-packed days in Orlando. Hit Maker Summit Days 1 & 2
Jeanne and the table helped Mary with her sitcom pitch. Get the creative juices flowing in small break-out groups. ![]() Executive member, Jim Trippon, practiced answering questions that execs were sure to ask. Each final pitch was video taped so members could review their own pitches and our notes. Develop a pitch that leaves listeners wanting more. Realtiy show producer/director Randy Baker, left, told us about tv industry trends. Find out about TV industry trends that could Screenwriter Wayne Carter emphasized the importance of story and character. Working TV professionals share their formulas for success.
Want to hear real-life stories from writers, producers, Then you’ll want to come to the Hit Makers Summit in Orlando. There’s nothing like hearing how others saved a deal, screwed up a sure thing, or why a show got picked up over one just like it. Hit Makers Summit Day 3
Rave Reviews for the Hit Makers Summit When You Join Our Executive TV Pitch Program, You get 10 hours of 1-on-1 consulting time to use however you wish. Our clients use this time for creative brainstorming, development of loglines and episode descriptions, packaging and, of course, pitching. We'll work with you to maximize the time you have with us. Consults & Reviews include: Pitch Coaching – 2 hours to perfect your pitch. We recommend that you video tape yourself giving your pitch to someone who interrupts you with questions, answers her cell phone, spills her coffee – you know, the typical things that can and do happen in a pitch that trip us up. Send the recording to us and we’ll critique your performance and work with you to make you pitch perfect. (VALUE $1000) Development Consultation – The story is everything. These two hours are devoted to making a great idea into a fabulous TV show concept with well thought-out characters, engaging hosts, intriguing topics, an enthralling open and an ending worth watching. Material Review – We will review any materials you’d like to send us and we’ll email you a written detailed critique. (VALUE $1000) Pre-Pitch Pep Talks – Three 5 minute pep talks done right before a pitch, so you’re focused, confident, and stoked! (VALUE $PRICELESS) Email Quick Questions for Life – Perfect for when you’ve got a question which can be answered in a sentence or less. Example: “What script writing software would you recommend?” or “Where can I find the latest schedule for animation festivals?” This will help save your valuable consultation time for larger issues. Script/Creative Consultation with Hollywood A-list Screenwriter Mr. X
TV Talks/Master Classes Telephone/Web Seminars (a.k.a.Teleseminars & Webinars) Resources that Save You Time & Money We’ve heard the cry of many frustrated show creators and we have ended their torment. Finally, you can have at your finger tips pitch package samples that were instrumental in the sale of concepts, actual show budgets and blank budget forms, scripts, storyboard forms and lots, lots more. Everything is in clearly labeled binders, so you just have to go to one place for inspiration and guidance. It couldn’t be any easier! Binder #1 - Actual Production Bibles & Treatments Table of Contents Kids Show Bible Okay, so let’s say you’re new to the TV biz and the only treatments you know about involve pain and a big doctor’s bill. Never fear, we have included audio CDs that explain everything you’d ever want to know about the sample bibles and treatments. We even go through one of the bibles page-by-page and discuss what we did and why we did it. Binder #2 - Actual One-sheets/Sales Sheets, Storyboard One-sheets, a.k.a. sales sheets, are presented on 8.5” x 11” pieces of paper which are typically a combination of art and text either on one side or on both sides of the paper. They are typically used at conferences as light-weight advertisements for your concepts. Storyboard leave-behinds are also presented on 8.5” x 11” pieces of paper. They are used to illustrate a key action sequence. They are another way to visually tell a story and are a great light-weight leave-behind to go along with one-sheets. Festival sheets are a one-page description of your entry that helps sell your show to the network execs in the audience looking for the next big thing. This information may be used in the festival program or, if you attend the festival, you could put these sheets on every chair and/or make them available at the tables where attendees pick up information. Binder #3 - Instant Pitch Meeting Letters, Templates & Samples Table of Contents Instant Pitch Letter Templates: Not ready to switch from the creative side of your brain to the business side? You don’t have to. We’ve included fill-in-the-blank pitch e-mail, letters, and phone scripts. Just fill in the blanks with the information about your show and you’re done. It’s the ultimate no-brainer. Have you spent many frustrating hours researching how to submit your material to the networks? Stop struggling! We’ve included a one-stop resource with everything you need to know in the Network Submission Guidelines. You can’t pitch your show to anyone without signing a submission release form first. They’re not scary or evil and you can see for yourself because we’ve put several samples in our package. The best part is that these aren’t just blank forms; they are filled out forms that we actually submitted for our own projects. The same goes for the contracts that we’ve included – they aren’t blank, they are real and filled out. You see it all – rates, names, everything! Binder #4 - Blank Budgets, Forms, & Contracts Table of Contents Business Forms & Contracts Everything in this binder is to help you stay organized; protect yourself as an artist and a show creator, and to enhance your creativity. There are 130 forms, budgets and contracts including: Plus all 130 forms are yours to use on CD! Just another way our program makes your life easier. Binder #5 - Script Book Table of Contents Literary Agency Guidelines for TV Movies If you feel that you want to be taken by the hand and led through script development, then you’ll want to reach out for the Script Workbook. It has everything - story and character development exercises, scene/script format guidelines, scene transition techniques, and a sample script. Shows that are shot single camera, like ER, look more like films and require that the script be formatted for a single camera shoot. A show that’s shot with usually three or more cameras at the same time, such as Friends or Dr.Phil, dictates that the script be formatted for a multi-camera production. Knowing the difference and formatting your script correctly just adds proof that you can get the job done if your show gets picked up. What? Scripts for reality shows? More is scripted than you think and this genre of show has its own script format. Binder #6 - Budgets, Production Schedules, & Rates Table of Contents TV Series Costs We’ve also included a CD where we go over the basics of budgeting and even go through a budget line-by-line. You may not be the one who creates a budget for your show, but we included them so you’d have an idea of rates and how budgets are organized. Executive CD Audio Training Set Collection Getting Started – Guides you on how to navigate all the binders, CDs, and books in your program. We want you to get the most out of our training. FAQ (2 discs)– 19 of the most frequently asked questions answered for you so you can use your consultation time on your project. Develop Your Show Concept (2 discs)– Learn what it takes to develop an idea into a concept. An idea is a starting point; while, a concept gives the specifics of character, setting, and story in conflict. How to Create a Production Bible – There is no better way to develop your concept, make your characters real, or to figure out the core conflict than to create a production bible. On this CD we fully explain what a bible is, do’s and don’ts, and we go over a sample bible page-by-page. Filmmaker Q&A - If it’s inspiration you want, then this CD is for you. Nine independent filmmakers participated in a panel discussion and told incredible stories about how they overcame impossible odds to get their films financed, produced, and distributed. Storyboards – Mark Simon outlines how storyboards can save a production time, money, and many headaches. Animation Shorts – Mark Simon explains the value of animated shorts and how entering festivals is the best thing you could ever do for you and your project. Power Pitches – These CDs reveals the secrets that top producers in Hollywood know about pitching and aren’t about to share. How to Pitch at a Conference – Going to big TV conferences is expensive and you want to make the most of every minute. We explain everything from how to pitch to what to wear. Selling Show by Entering Festivals – Festivals are where TV execs go to find the undiscovered gems. Find out how to enter festivals and how to get your project noticed by those who can make a deal. Budgeting & Scheduling (3 discs)– Budgeting for TV is much more involved than just plugging numbers into a budget form. We go over a series budget line-by-line so you understand what positions make up a production crew, rates, union and guild guidelines, scheduling, and casting issues. It's like having a line producer over your shoulder.
TV Experts on CD Collection Secrets of producers and TV executives who have bought and sold millions of dollars worth of TV shows. Hear producers reveal exactly how they sold their shows and what executives really want. Just listening to one of these CDs while driving your car to work, could lead to you selling your TV show, fame, and fortune. Trey Parker and Matt Stone – Creators of South Park talk about how they got started and their production schedule. Linda Simensky – Current PBS Kids executive and former Cartoon Network Senior VP of Original Animation talks about pilot budgets and how she finds and works with new creators. Cassie Yde – Owner of the Television Syndication Company talks about syndication budgets and syndicating shows. Joel Andryc – Chief Creative Officer Saban Capitol Group Having been a network buyer of shows and now a seller, Joel generously shared his expert advice on what it takes to sell a show. Kim Dawson (2 discs) – Independent Producer, former Showtime development executive and producer of the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle movies. Wayne Carter Interview (2 discs)– Hollywood A-list screenwriter talks about development and pitching shows. Alison Snowden and David Fine interview - The creators of Ricky Sprocket and Bob & Margaret talk about the history of their success. Craig McCracken interview - Creator of Powerpuff Girls and Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends talks about how he made his connections and production deals. Spike Decker Interview – Festival promoter and owner of Spike & Mike’s Sick & Twisted Festival of Animation talks about the hit shows he discovered the how to produce a successful short. And other interviews... You also get: 2 Sample Animation Pitch Storyboards
Entertainment Industry Links
Mark & Jeanne's Golden Rolodex
Lists of Series Costs
Syndication Rates
WGA Schedule of Minimums
Technical Freelance Guidelines
Literary Agency Guidelines for Marketable TV Movies
Storyboard Pitch Tutorial on DVD/CD
Not only do you get 2 full samples of boards, you also get a DVD/CD called Storyboard Pitch Tutorial of Mark Simon using boards to pitch. He shows you how storyboards can be a selling tool like no other. The Phone Book to Hollywood – Some say they’d buy into our program just to get this book. What’s inside… Deals by Company Companies and Staff TV Shows and Staff Index by Type Index by Name When you’re ready to pitch your show and you need names and numbers – this book is it! With over 11,000 producers, studio and network executives, plus more than 2,000 production companies, studios and networks you don’t need any other resource. Hollywood Rolodex . What’s inside… Agents Here’s your chance to get
Click below to listen to a description There are Two Ways to Get Your Show on TV: Way #1: The “Get Lucky” Approach – A precious few TV show creators are like winners of the lottery jackpot. They pitch a show that hits a nerve with a development executive and she becomes a champion for the show and gets it on the air. Every TV show creator dreams of this happening, but of the tens of thousands of shows pitched every year, your chances of having yours get to the top of this heap without insider knowledge of how the industry works or a pre-determined development and pitch plan are slim indeed. It’s really like winning the lottery; it happens but you certainly can’t count on it happening to you without the skill set to give you the competitive edge. Way #2: The Intentional Approach – TV show creators who dream of a network deal and actually succeed at getting it are very strategic and intentional about how they do it. They determine what they need to do, to whom they need to pitch, and then they make it happen. But they play the game in very different ways than most other creators. They don’t just work hard at developing their shows. They educate themselves about who will watch their shows, who will buy their shows, and build a marketing plan for their shows accordingly. In our 40+ years of combined experience in the entertainment business, we’ve developed and signed over 20 distribution deals around the world for our own concepts and helped dozens of others do the same with their own ideas.
Executive TV Pitch Program Checklist
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Our Program is Not Cheap, But it IS a Real Bargain The price of something is always relative to the value offered. How much would you spend to get your show on TV? A TV show opens the doors to opportunity, creativity, influence, fame, and potentially making a lot of money. The creators of Survivor, CSI, and many other shows are multi-millionaires. So how much will you spend to pursue your passion and possibly make your fortune? Would you spend $15,000? $50,000? The kind of career-making TV secrets, strategies, personal contacats and on-going support you're going to receive in our Executive and Producer TV Pitch Programs are certainly worth that - especially since we do not make any kind of royalty or commission on your future earnings. Everything you make will be yours to keep FOREVER. If we were to charge you our regular consulting rate for all of the hours you'll be getting from us in this program, the price would be $25,000 for the Executive Program. And that doesn't include the price of the 17 bible/treatment samples, training CDs, budget samples, industry contacts, and the benefit of being in a group of others who will support and brainstorm with you. The good news is that since others beside yourself will be investing in this program, we're able to offer it to you for a lot less. Don't worry. It's not $20,000, or even $15,000. You can be in the entire Executive TV Pitch Program for six months for only $7,750. We also offer a payment plan of just $4,500 down and five monthly payments of $800 each (for a payment plan total of $8,500) (You save $750 by paying at once). Click on the big blue BUY NOW button above to apply. Want to bring someone to the Hit Makers Summit with you? Executive members can bring a guest for no additional fee provided they're your spouse, significant other, business partner or TV show co-creator. That's a saving of another $997!
100% Money-Back Guarantee
We're so sure that you'll be thrilled with our TV Pitch Programs that we offer this guarantee: If after the first consultation with us, for any reason you're not satisfied, simply see one us us, Mark or Jeanne Simon, and get a full refund on your membership. You have nothing to lose! All we ask is that you book a consultation and give us a fair try. If you need to cancel before we ever get started you may do so within 30 days of your purchase date for a refund less a $500 cancellation fee. With a limited number of spots and given the vast array of resources we send to you upon purchase, we have this cancellation fee to discourage people who aren't serious about selling their show from applying and taking a spot away from somebody else.
BONUS #2: Conference/Business Bag
BONUS #3: Mark Simon's Mind Your Business e-book
BONUS #4: Extra Sample Production Bible
This is over $45,000 in value!! Plus, if you purchase the Executive Program, you will also receive: BONUS #5: Portable DVD Player
BONUS #6: Portable Headphones
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BONUS #8: Sample TV Show Treatment
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P.P.S. These BONUSES are worth over $50,000! Don't wait! P.P.P.S. Start your training NOW to be ready and make the most of your time at our next Hit Makers Summit. Order now. Click HERE to purchase your Executive TV Pitch Program for $7,750: Click HERE to purchase your Executive TV Pitch Program in 6 installments:
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Out of U.S.A. orders please contact us for shipping and customs rates. You may contact us at 407-351-0893, or e-mail Jeanne at JeanneSimonWrites@yahoo.com, for purchasing information or to use Paypal. 100% Guarantee: If, for any reason, you'd like to cancel your participation in our program, you may request a refund by the end of your first hour of consultation. We will give you a full refund once all materials have been returned to us. After any consultation time, you're considered officially in the program and there are no full or partial refunds. © 2006 by Sell Your TV Concept Now, Inc. All rights reserved. Please DO NOT send unsolicited materials or pitches. They will not be opened or viewed. Sell Your TV Concept Now, Inc. Your Privacy Matters to Us |
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