HI all, it’s been a while since I’ve asked a question here but I desperately need some advice.
I have what I believe is an excellent and unique reality show concept, which I am confident could become a success. However, I am just some random dude in Colorado with no connections to the entertainment industry. And from what I have read without any connections, I will have little chance to pitch my idea to anyone worthwhile. So what do I do? Should I try hiring an agent, or maybe travel to California and try to pitch my idea to anyone who will listen?
When I came up with this idea and developed it over a couple months I realized that making a PowerPoint presentation may not be the best way to sell the idea considering how many people try this exact thing. So I decided to produce and shoot a 2 minute trailer similar to what people would see on TV advertising promoting an upcoming television show as use that as my pitch tool. Since I figure that no producer would meet with “some guy with an idea” then maybe could just send my trailer to the studio and hope someone would watch it and pass it along. I assume someone would much rather watch a 2 minute trailer then listen to a 20 minute pitch in person. Do you guys think this is a good approach to selling my idea?
I have completed about 20% of my trailer and should be finished in early June after the weather has improved. I can also travel to LA if need be for at least a week when necessary. If anyone can give me some advice I would be very grateful.
Thanks all
Nick
I have what I believe is an excellent and unique reality show concept, which I am confident could become a success. However, I am just some random dude in Colorado with no connections to the entertainment industry. And from what I have read without any connections, I will have little chance to pitch my idea to anyone worthwhile. So what do I do? Should I try hiring an agent, or maybe travel to California and try to pitch my idea to anyone who will listen?
When I came up with this idea and developed it over a couple months I realized that making a PowerPoint presentation may not be the best way to sell the idea considering how many people try this exact thing. So I decided to produce and shoot a 2 minute trailer similar to what people would see on TV advertising promoting an upcoming television show as use that as my pitch tool. Since I figure that no producer would meet with “some guy with an idea” then maybe could just send my trailer to the studio and hope someone would watch it and pass it along. I assume someone would much rather watch a 2 minute trailer then listen to a 20 minute pitch in person. Do you guys think this is a good approach to selling my idea?
I have completed about 20% of my trailer and should be finished in early June after the weather has improved. I can also travel to LA if need be for at least a week when necessary. If anyone can give me some advice I would be very grateful.
Thanks all
Nick