Most reality networks will not look at or accept scripts for reality TV. In order to pitch your reality TV idea successfully you will need to go through one of the reality TV production companies. The production companies will actually look at your idea or script and if worthy manage production, casting and costs.
Before submitting your idea consider getting a writers guild registration number. This can help legally protect your idea, costs between 20 and 30 dollars.
Be prepared to be rejected or ignored. There is a large market for reality TV, if your rejected and you will probably be, keep trying, your going to have to really sell your idea. It won’t be easy or simple. You’ll probable have to submit to several companies to get one to look at it.
Choose a theme or concept that will be highly marketable.
Make sure your idea is original.
Most networks and productions companies will want your ideas in the form of a treatment. The basic concept is a 1-3 page paper on your idea. It will include a cast, description, synopsis, and production personnel . If a agent likes your work they’re going to want see more details, so while you’re waiting , work out those episode synopses. Even though your idea is reality-based, you still need to shape it into a story arc to keep viewers interested. Loosely defined, a story arc means that each episode is stand-alone with a beginning, middle, and end, but when they are viewed one after another they also contribute to the progression of a larger storyline.
Here are a few productions companies that screen and accept reality ideas.
Lyons Entertainment Asylum Entertainment Pie Town Productions Beverly Boy Productions
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