From Concept to TV Airwaves: 3 Examples From People Just Like You – Plus Takeaways

Want to get that concept out of your head and on TV? This episode we’ve got three real-world examples from people just like you, plus take-aways you can use to help get your ideas on television.We cover a lot of ground in this week’s episode. From Idea to TV Airwaves This episode we break down three real-world examples of people we teamed up with. Where did their pitches begin? How did we shape them together? What was the process to getting them on television? And what are some take-aways that will help you find Unscripted TV success faster? Hit the big “PLAY” button above to get the goodies. Like last episode, we’re once again broadcasting from a secret location on our top secret new show — which means it’s another iPhone episode. Good information, slightly crappy microphone, but we’re committed to getting you a show every two weeks…whatever it takes! We touch on a few other things in this week’s podcast as well. We Are A Production Company Our company, Joke Productions, is a full-fledged production company. We have about 7000 square feet of office space next to Universal Studios, about 20 edit bays, 25 cameras, an online suite, lights, etc etc. However, while all that gear is necessary, it’s not what really makes us a production company. In our business, only one thing truly makes you production company. TV Networks trust you to make TV shows. They hand you over a big fat check, and expect you to deliver a TV show on time and on budget. It takes many years and a lots of experience to become an approved production company. Look for more in an upcoming podcast. In today’s episode, however, we share the fastest way to become a production company. If you haven’t already hit the giant “Play” button at the top of this post, go for it (or better yet, listen and subscribe on iTunes.) Tweet of the Week A possible new segment here on Producing Unscripted, inspired by this tweet from Kelly Anelons: Played @jokeandbiagio podcast at full blast for everyone at the gas station b/c obviously I don't understand how Bluetooth thingys work. — Kelly Anelons (@kellyanelons) August 3, 2013 Want to be seen here? Tweet us your interesting/entertaining/insightful tweets. We’re @jokeandbiagio on Twitter. Helpful and Related Links Post about the guys who pitched us CAGED Trailer for MTV’s True Life Presents: Secrets, Lies, and Sex More about the show Suzanne pitched us, BIO’s Ghost Inside My Child Transcript coming soon! UPDATE: Transcript Now Available. Okay, you know that three people like you have brought us ideas that have made it to TV…why not you 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.