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In our previous two posts in the Should I Produce My Own Reality TV Pilot? series, we’ve looked at the pros and cons of funding your own reality television pilot. If you choose to dive in head-first, these 5 rules are essential:
Yesterday, we talked about three reasons it’s a bad idea to produce your own reality television pilot.
This is also covered in our giant post about pitching reality ideas.
However, if you are trying to break into the business with no showbiz credits, investing in your own television pilot may be the best move you ever make. This is especially true if you’ve taken our advice to become a Hands-On-Producer.
In fact, the two of us produced two 22 minute pilots, soup to nuts, self-funded, when we were starting out. That move was instrumental in launching our career. That’s why I’d like to share:
A lot of people want to know if they should produce their own reality TV pilot. There are pros and cons to both sides of the issue. (You should also have a look at our free ebook about pitching unscripted entertainment.)
Right now, I want to look at three reasons you might not want to produce your own TV pilot from scratch:
UPDATE: This introductory series is great reading and will help you understand the ins and outs of producing a reality TV pilot.
From here, be sure to visit our podcast Producing Unscripted, which will help you develop, pitch and sell reality TV shows.
Also check out our in-depth guide on pitching unscripted television.
Should I produce my own reality TV pilot?
Definitely Not. Absolutely.
Confused? We’re here to sort it out for you.
The tale of two wannabe producers who never thought of this. Don’t make their mistake.
H.O.P.—Hands On Producing.
Do you want to produce film or television? Here’s your path to becoming a useful, successful Hollywood Producer.
It’s 3:37am and I can’t sleep. So I’m finally launching the blog I always wanted to find when we were first starting out in Hollywood.