Avoid This Pitch Mistake!

Avoid This Pitch Mistake!

Author: Joke and Biagio | Reality TV Producers, Award Winning Filmmakers, Documentarians April 1, 2014 Duration: 11:52

As you know from our last episode, we’ve made it easier than ever to pitch reality tv shows and documentary series to us. We’ve even added a free, 50 page ebook on pitching reality TV to this site for added guidance. Thanks to every one of you who’ve taken the time to submit. Your time ... Read more

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Ever wondered what happens to those brilliant ideas for reality shows or documentaries you shout at your television? Producing Unscripted: Make Reality TV Shows and Documentary Series with Joke and Biagio is where those concepts get a real hearing. Hosted by award-winning filmmakers and seasoned reality TV producers Joke and Biagio, this podcast pulls back the curtain on the chaotic, creative, and often misunderstood world of unscripted television. Each episode dives into the mechanics of making non-fiction entertainment, from developing a compelling hook and structuring a series arc to navigating network notes and managing on-set chaos. But this isn't just a masterclass; it's an active workshop. The hosts regularly engage with listener pitches, offering candid, professional feedback on what makes a concept viable, what networks are actually looking for, and why some ideas soar while others stall. You'll hear the raw, unfiltered process of development, straight from two professionals who have lived it. Tune in for a blend of industry insight, practical advice, and genuine conversation about the art and business of telling true stories. Whether you're an aspiring creator with a notebook full of ideas or simply fascinated by how your favorite shows get made, this podcast provides an authentic, boots-on-the-ground perspective you won't find anywhere else.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 133

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Podcast Episodes
How To Reverse Engineer Your Reality TV Pitch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:14
We had a meeting last week. Like many meetings we take, someone had a great idea for a reality TV show or documentary series. It was set in an interesting world, but this person wasn’t sure if the idea would work best as…
Make Reality TV: 5 Steps to Great Cast Relationships [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:43
Cast relationships — how you communicate with and prepare your cast — is key to making a great reality TV show or documentary series. Making sure those cast relationships stay strong both during and long after a show is…
Sizzle Reel: Budgets, Investors, and More… [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:32
Should You Get Investors For Your Sizzle Reel? We’ve finally received this question enough times that we realize you want the answer. Forgive us for being slow! Today we spell out our thoughts and give you a bunch of tip…
5 Scary Things About Producing TV Shows [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:59
With Halloween just around the corner, and lots of “scare” in the air, we thought we’d share five little known, horrifying things about producing TV shows. If you’re an aspiring producer, you’ve probably never even consi…
Make TV Networks and Studios Happy – Dealing With Network Notes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
Whether you’re doing a TV show for a network, writing a screenplay for a studio, or creating a web series with friends, there is no getting around the notes process. Everyone has an opinion on where your project should g…
Pitching Reality TV? Know This Rule for Success… [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
You’re one of the smart ones. Instead of wasting time on larger-than life formats (which are all long shots) or magazine-style travel shows (which no one wants) you understand that the fastest way to break into unscripte…
Landing Jobs in Hollywood – Insider Tips [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:18
One way to break into Hollywood? Get a job on a real production. While not the simplest route, you’d be amazed to learn how many people shoot themselves in the foot by making easy-to-avoid mistakes. Seriously! Fresh off…
3 Steps: Turn a Character into a TV Show [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:48
You’ve discovered an amazing, real life person that you are sure could be a reality TV show…now what? Today, we give you 3 concrete steps to greatly increase your odds of selling a character-centered show. One Awesome Ch…
How To Make Re-Creation Reality: A Case Study [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
You’ve seen them: spooky ghost shows, high-steaks crime-retellings, beautifully-shot historical docs — all using a cinematically photographed re-creation style to bring these “reality shows” or unscripted television seri…
10 Mistakes That Wreck Your Pitches [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:45
One of the best ways to succeed in our business? Learn from the mistakes of others. Today, we’ll give you the top ten mistakes we see again and again in pitches for reality TV and documentary series. Avoid these — whethe…