Make a Movie Project

Knowing how difficult it is as a writer to try and be discovered, I started to try and think of a solution, rather than focus on the problem.

In the world of reality TV, it seemed that virtually every talent outlet had a platform, except for writers. With this in mind, I began to sketch out an outline for a new TV show, which could help undiscovered writers to get the break that they have been looking for.

Working on a similar principle to that of the X Factor, my idea is to create a reality show whereby writers (initially throughout the UK) are given the opportunity to write and submit a screenplay - the winning entry would then be turned into a film and have the novel published.

The screenplay's would be vetted by a panel of judges and whittled down to a shortlist of possible winners.

An overview for each of the short listed entries can then be provided to the public (without giving away the whole storyline/any twists in the tale) and then just as in the X Factor - the public get to phone vote on which screenplay they would like to be made into a film/book.

Whilst my initial concept was originally aimed at helping only writers - I thought I would take the concept one stage further.

Why not also help aspiring actors, who also may have never had the opportunity to get the break they have been looking for?

So, I revised my concept, to make the reality show a platform/showcase for actors as well.

After the winning screenplay has been chosen by the public, the remainder of the series would be dedicated to auditioning for the lead role(s) for the screenplay. Once again, the lead role would be chose via a public phone vote.

Once I had the concept written down and clearly defined in my mind, I submitted the idea to the TV Writers Vault of America. I received quite a bit of interest from several TV production companies - these included:

Glenmar Productions
Imbroglio Pictures Inc.
Spike Digital Entertainment
Solar Films Inc
MTV Networks
Telecast productions
Big Cattle Productions
HBO
Fox Television Studios
TBS (Turner Broadcasting)
Harper Winslow Productions
Buck Productions Inc

I also approached several literary/television agents - but I received pretty much the same feedback each time. Yes they loved the idea, but they were not able to commit the time needed to develop and launch the concept.

So where does this leave the concept now?

Well, I appear to be left with only one choice - create my own production company and pitch the concept directly to the television network myself.

So how can you help?

You can help in one of two ways. You can either help to spread the word and help me get the much needed coverage/support to be able to develop my concept, and maybe help me to obtain a sponsor; or you can help by making a small donation via Facebook.

The donations will be used to help set up a production company and to help with administration costs:

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I have already compiled the high level over view of the TV reality concept - I am currently working on a rough outline of the number of episodes per series, and what will take place during each episode.

I am finding this quite time consuming as I have never produced a television programme before or worked for a production company. However, I have already sought some advise from one of my Facebook friends (Dan Adams) who does work for a production company, and his help has been invaluable.

Whilst I am fine tuning this information, I am also working on the PR element to gain more publicity.

I'll post further updates with news as and when it happens, so thank you for your patience and support.