Develop Reality TV Shows Without Going Broke: 5 Steps

Create and Develop Reality TV Ideas without wasting time and money. Learn how, and team up with us to get your concepts on television.
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0:08 This Episode on Producing Unscripted, the Make Reality TV Podcast
0:55 Our new doc just aired under the MTV True Life banner, and we used steps we're talking about today to get it on television.
1:26 How do you develop reality television and pitch reality tv shows and documentary series without going broke?
2:18 Spending tons of money on a reality tv pitch tape or sizzle reel is NOT the answer. Here's why.
2:56 What it probably means if your idea isn't on TV already.
3:15 We want to make it easy for you to pitch to us in stages so you can make a "good bet" on a reality TV idea that has a chance.
3:25 Step 1: Submission Agreement
3:41 Step 2: Best materials you already have
4:04 Is this show sellable? Is it a conflict? Don't go forward.
4:44 Identify necessary materials needed to pitch reality TV show, documentary series, or doc special.
5:21 Identify areas that need further investigation, what questions to ask your subjects, and what materials best tell the story, and what we need in order to move forward with pitching and selling a reality tv show or documentary series.
5:40 NONE of this requires you to spend A LOT of time or money -- stages are important. Strategically gather the right material.
6:16 Step Four: Collaboration Agreement - what it is, how it works.
6:56 Step Five: Make a Pitch Tape for a reality show, documentary series or doc special.
7:33 Notice, lots of safeguards before really making a pitch tape. Plus, if we're interested, we help you make it.
8:03 We want you to learn from our mistakes, and gain access to what's working, and develop reality tv shows and documentary series that have a chance of selling.
8:48 Practical, real world example of how this works: MTV's Secrets, Lies, and Sex.
13:08 Next Episode: Secret Words used to pitch and sell reality TV.
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In This Episode of the Make Reality TV Podcast:
5 bullet proof steps to develop reality TV shows and documentary series without going broke, especially when pitching to us.
Step-by-step process of connecting with us to take your concept from idea to finished video pitch.
How we used the same process to get our new documentary on the air at MTV.
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[@Coconutpro]

Wow, you guys just saved me so much time in my process of pitching reality ideas. Soooo glad I watched this episode again before I went any further in editing my pitch. I'll have to re-look at what I've done thus far and go back to these simple steps. Makes perfect sense to do this way. I've spent a lot of time in LA, but now that I'm living back in the Midwest raising my kids in a different environment, having this kind honest access and insight to refer to is golden. Many Blessings to you both and your growing family. Thanks again.

[@JokeAndBiagio]

Thanks, Karl. So glad to know you found it useful, and thanks for sharing. Biagio grew up in Cleveland, so we know the midwest well :-) Best of luck with all your creative endeavors. Best, J&B

[@DisneyTravelSecrets]

Great information that will save people a ton of money...well done!

[@JokeAndBiagio]

+All Aboard TV Thanks so much -- big take away we always want for people is that you don't have to (and should NOT) spend tons of money trying to break in the industry. Lots of time? Yes. Lots of cash? No.

[@teamofprosvideo]

Great information and love the accessibility that you guys offer. Will definitely be in touch!

[@JokeAndBiagio]

Thanks! Glad to hear it's helpful.

[@DalilaPayan]

Where do I find the submission agreement?

[@JokeAndBiagio]

+Dalila Payan Sign up for our newsletter and follow the directions. It's on our free members only site. Here's a cheat sheet to the whole pitch process: producingunscripted.com/pitch-reality-tv-joke-biagio/

[@JokeAndBiagio]

One thing's for sure -- you can easily break the bank trying to develop TV shows -- and shooting video pitches -- if you don't know how to start. These steps will keep you from wasting time and money on shows that don't have a chance...and help you better use your resources so you up your odds for unscripted TV success.

[@AndrewLedford]

I don't mean to complain but I really hate the noise at the beginning of you show. Especially when I forget to turn my audio down.

[@JokeAndBiagio]

Sorry! We'll see about mixing those effects lower in future episodes :-)

[@AndrewLedford]

***** Thanks, if I don't turn my sound down they make me jump out of my seat and shut everything down as quick as possible

[@ATWBeauty]

Another Suggestion : Put episode # in the title. Ex. E4: Develop Reality TV Shows Without Going Broke : 5 steps - It took forever to find your first 7 episodes that you suggest to watch to pitch a show with you the right way. xo

[@JokeAndBiagio]

Oh no! That's what we get for being TV producers first and KZbin experts last! We'll see what we can do.

[@brandingcam5003]

Great info, you guys are awesome!