how to make a Tv proposal

jose1984alberto · Post by **jose1984alberto** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 2:55 am

hello everybody, i have an idea for an animated show and i would like make a proposition to a local tv network, does any of you know who would i have to talk to, is there a format i would have to use to make the proposal, i dont know, everything, i know nothing, please help

where would i have to go, wat do i have to do, thanks

knunk · Post by **knunk** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 8:37 am

Assuming you know how to put your pitch document together or bible. You need to find out who your networks Head of Acquisitions is. Or get friendly with someone who has an "in". Like a producer or writer.

Biggest advice is to know your show. Also know the Network you are pitching too.

http://pitchbibles.blogspot.com/

also

http://fatkatanimation.blogspot.com/200 ... atkat.html

go and download the pdf. Gene put a nice pdf together here specific to CN, but go download it if its still up. email me through jezhallATfreakishkid.com if it gone . I have it.

lastly if you have confidence in your show, why pitch it locally? Go for the big boys. Pitch to CN and Nick etc.

Fingers crossed you get a bite.

After that its a long road to get funding. Team up with overseas studios from countries that offer incentives!

Good luck

Jez

jose1984alberto · Post by **jose1984alberto** » Sat Mar 20, 2010 8:36 pm

Assuming you know how to put your pitch document together or bible

assume nothing... explain as if a was 5, i dont know how to put it together, is there a format or somathing?

i know it might be something to extense to explain, but if you would just point me to the correct direction i would be more than gratefull.

and wat about the funding?how do i start with that?

i know its a lot a stuff, i just really want to do this, but i have no clue...

BTW, its nice to know that someone from FK is giving some atention to my questions... aaaaand the PDF is no longer there, im sending you and email...

THANKS AGAIN!!

jahnocli · Post by **jahnocli** » Sat Mar 20, 2010 8:49 pm

Try this: Just a Tad. Some good advice there. For funding, try sites like IndieGogo. Good luck.

jose1984alberto · Post by **jose1984alberto** » Sun Mar 21, 2010 6:20 am

ok, when i go to the tv network, where do i go to, who do i ask for, wat should i expect?

knunk · Post by **knunk** » Sun Mar 21, 2010 8:55 pm

Hi Jose

Pitch bible.
Should be a pdf document.

Page 1. Cover page. Something awesome. Title/logo and cool image with your characters doing something cool/funny.

Page 2. Title. Show synopsis. Written description of what it is and another cool image of your main character.
.........is a animated series about.....(blah blah) .....they do this and that..etc etc (end this bit well, at this point they'll stop reading or want to turn the page)

Page 3. Go for another great image. Or get into character descriptions. Main characters should have a page each. Text and images/character poses.

Page ?. Concepts artwork or setups. Knock their socks off with how great looking your show is!

Page whatever. Storylines. A brief synopsis of every episode 3/4 to a page.

You can add a full script. Depends what you have.

good luck Jose

Jez

jose1984alberto · Post by **jose1984alberto** » Sun Mar 21, 2010 11:45 pm

thanks alot guys, you cant imagine how thankful i am, but one more thing, when i go to the tv network, where do i go to, who do i ask for, wat should i expect?

and if you have some more advise, do tell!!

thanks again

Mikdog · Post by **Mikdog** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 8:00 am

> Thanks knunk, very helpful.

> Dude:

1. Go to the front desk.
2. Ask for the person to whom you should pitch your show to.
3. Expect nothing.