JUNE 2016 | iPitch.tv NEWSGreetings Creators & Filmmakers- Hollywood is finally getting Reel! The summer heat is hitting early at iPitch.tv as we're already delivering deals and connections for our members pitching new Film, TV, and New Media projects.
We're also pleased to bring you an exclusive interview with Academy Award Nominated film producer and CEO of Echo Lake Entertainment, Doug Mankoff. This is the latest installment of our "Insiders Get Reel" series where we have some great producers sharing advice and insights on creating and producing for film, tv, and digital media today.
iPitch.tv works hard to give you an edge in creating and pitching, so be sure to check out the insider data we're sharing on some of the current mandates set by various networks seeking specific project types for both digital media and television. Read further below and get the "word from the top" on what types of projects they want to buy to produce.
As our marketplace expands with consistent activity from producers and executives, we encourage new creatives to get their pitches in the mix. Whether you're a new writer or director with a written pitch or a proof-of-concept video reel, use our platform to get your project in front of today's top industry executives. Thanks for using iPitch.tv to connect your vision with Hollywood's buyers of original film, TV and digital media.
Say It Loud, Say It Proud!"We just signed an agreement last week and now moving on to development with hope of selling the idea to a distribution outlet. I'm very happy with the results I've gotten so far with iPitch."
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"INSIDERS GET REEL" interview seriesDoug Mankoff
Executive Producer & CEO | Echo Lake Entertainment
Executive Producer and CEO of Echo Lake Entertainment, Doug Mankoff, joins iPitch.tv's Erik Adams for an insightful chat about producing, packaging projects, and the importance of delivering intelligent story that connects us with characters. Since its founding in 1998, Echo Lake Productions has produced and/or financed more than 30 films including Alexander Payne's "Nebraska", and "TRUTH" starring Cate Blanchett and Robert Redford. The company's films have earned numerous awards including 8 Academy Award nominations and one Academy Award win, but that only fuels Mr. Mankoff's passion for what he deems to be a renaissance of television that brings storytelling beyond the three act structure with anthology series that can essentially be considered 12 hour movies. We're very excited to see what Mankoff and team deliver in the coming years, and are pleased to bring you this new installment for our "Insiders Get REEL" Series.
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TV/FILM Companies Discovering New ProjectsCreators & Filmmakers Connecting With Buyers
This past month saw some great activity from our industry members with two projects optioned, and one in development at History Channel (Canada). Creator/Member Gary White of Lebanon, Kentucky optioned his game show format to Madrik Multimedia. Here's an excerpt from his interview:
iPitch.tv: We're excited to see your game show pitch connect with a producer! How long did it take after listing your pitch before that producer connected with your project?
Gary White: I was first contacted by the producer just a few weeks after posting "Oblivious" on iPitch TV. I really like how iPitch lets you see each time someone views your pitch.
iP: Without revealing any key details about your concept, tell us about your experience in pitching your Game Show idea on iPitch.tv?
GW: I had a video that I produced several years ago for an original game show called "Oblivious." When I learned about iPitch and the opportunity to upload video with your pitch, I thought it was a perfect match. Uploading the video was very simple and it was easy to include the show treatment and additional information.
iP: Can you share some details on your relationship with the Producer now and update us on the status of your pitch?
GW: We just signed an agreement last week and now "Oblivious" is moving on to development with the hope of selling the idea to a distribution outlet. I'm looking forward to working with the producers to create the best pilot possible.
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Network Mandates | Pitch what they're looking for!Scouting Trends at Networks
We like to give our creators and producers a more targeted approach with projects and pitches being delivered in our marketplace, so let us share a bit of what we see at the network level in terms of project types being sought:
Reality TV: The pendulum has swung back to shows that are genuine and authentic. Networks are looking for shows that don't feel produced or fake like ""Amish Mafia", "Duck Dynasty", "Pimp my Ride", "Storage Wars", etc. We're also seeing a renewed focus on Specials with an Historical Angle and Event Driven Series. Current examples include: AMC's "Tribute to John Lennon Special", "Making of the MOB New York"; History Channel's - "History's Mysteries", "Hunting Hitler"; CNN's Decade series, "60's", "70's", "80's" & now "90's" the previous produced by Tom Hanks; "Finding Jesus"; "Declassified: Untold Stories". Finding series with an historical slant is still a priority for CNN; PBS' "History Detectives" & Smithsonian Channel's "The Real Story: Titanic", "9/11: The Day that Changed the World"Live Events: Do you have a connection to a big Live event that can be exploited for TV? "Felix Baumgartner's Space Dive" is a great example. Other Trends: Family friendly content. Shows with equal appeal for both female and male.
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