5 Ways You Can Break Into Unscripted Television

You already know we want to team up with you to make some great TV. But what does that mean for you? How you can increase your odds for success not just with us, but in the industry? Here you go: This Episode – 5 Ways You Can Break Into Unscripted Television Not everyone’s the same. We get that. But whether you realize it or not, when it comes to working in reality TV, documentary series, or unscripted television in general, you probably fit into one of these five categories: * You want your own show starring you * You already work in the industry but feel like you have no one to pitch to * You’re not in the business, but you are a hands-on proudcer, Youtuber, videographer, or other visual storyteller * You’re a journalist of some kind * You want to be a “part-time player.” People in everyone one of those categories are people we’d be excited to team up with. The important part is that you decide which category works best for YOU, so that you spend your time and resources wisely. Today we’ll answer these questions for you: * How should you spend your time once you know which category is right for you? * What surprising skills do have that you might not realize are valuable? * How do you work with us without up-rooting your whole life? * Do you really need filmmaking skills to pitch to us? * What does it mean when we pass on one of your ideas? * Are we still selling shows with people like you? * Is Biagio STILL really working on a new top-secret geeky project for listeners of this podcast who also subscribe to the newsletter? Press the giant PLAY button above to learn to make your paper pitches sing, and to wow us with your high level of skill and professionalism! Transcript coming soon! Come Make a Show With Us! Okay, you’ve got 5 new ways to break into reality TV with us. Plus, you’re dying to know what this geeky project Biagio is working on is all about. So what’s next?

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*Named "New and Noteworthy" across all podcasts, as well as TV & Film, Arts, and Education. Subscribe now. Ready to create, pitch, and sell documentary series, unscripted TV shows or reality series and specials? From creating pitch tapes to meeting with TV networks, developing your ideas to discovering reality TV stars, this podcast features tips on working in unscripted film and television that you won't find anywhere else. Get top-industry secrets and even pitch your shows to Award-Winning Documentary Filmmakers and Unscripted Television Producers Joke Fincioen and Biagio Messina. Recently, the duo have helped both new and experienced producers bring projects to television on MTV, BIOGRAPHY CHANNEL, INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY, A&E, and CNN/HLN. Your show could be next. Subscribe now. ABOUT JOKE AND BIAGIO: With over a decade of experience in unscripted film and television, this married couple has made TV shows, specials, and pilots for CNN, HLN, A&E, The CW, Biography Channel, NBC, CBS, Discovery, Investigation Discovery, Discovery+, E!, IFC, Logo, Oxygen, Style Network, VH1 and MTV. Their feature length documentary DYING TO DO LETTERMAN played in theaters across America, was invited by the International Documentary Association to qualify for Academy Award® consideration, and named “New and Noteworthy” on iTunes alongside The Dark Knight Rises, Brave, and Beasts of the Southern Wild. Subscribers to this podcast will learn the secrets of the Unscripted TV and Film worlds, and how to apply them toward career success. Subscribe today.