I have an idea for an 13 episode, story driven show. I've got the whole thing outlined, and I've been working on that for about 6 months, writing and rewriting the entire plot until I found something that I thought was actually good.
So, what do I do now?
Do I write a script for the first episode, or an episode down the line? Do I write all the scripts for the whole show? Do I pitch these to someone in particular?
I'd like to have this produced as a thesis project of sorts; who do I talk to for production costs and coverage? Local businesses? More than that, how do I acquire professionals? I'd like the show to be animated, if possible, so I'd certainly be looking for a quality animator, but I've got absolutely no clue how to go about finding one. Do art schools typically have a list of their good animators who might be interested in working on something pro-bono?
Basically, I have this idea that's ready to be written, that I'd like to produce marginally by myself, but I'm unsure of where to acquire the resources with which to do it. Basically I need an animator, because, not only is that the style I'd like the show to be in, I assume it's the most cost-effective method as well, and I'd also need voice actors of moderate professionalism, so I don't have to resort to having my friends limpdick their ways through roles they don't have the care or patience to decipher. Assumedly I'd also like to know a way of discovering studios that will allow me to do voice over work on a (very) minimal budget.
I'm not looking for a TV spot or anything of that sort, because I'm not looking for anything terribly grandiose, just the things I've mentioned.
I don't want to sell the show so much as I want to see it made in the most professional way I can afford, just to be clear.
Usually the way to go is to write up a treatment and/or a pilot episode, find an agent, and try to get a studio interested.
I have limited experience in this because a friend of mine have been trying to get a sitcom going for about 2 years now. We wrote a treatment, four episodes, and actually had a staged reading with an audience videotaped so we can show people our idea. The thing is to do as much work as you can possibly do and be creative. It's the only way to catch anyone's attention. No one is going to listen to someone waving a script saying, "Hey, I wrote something. Love me."
I'm thinking that if animation is where you want to take this idea, write up a pilor (or even half of one), find someone skilled in Flash, and drum up some voice talent. Make a sort of demo tape to show people in addition to your treatment.
Hope that helps!
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Bruce Campbell - "So you want to get into show biz?"
Me - "Yeah, I'd really like to direct movies."
Bruce Campbell - "Cool. Just don't suck."
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Bruce Campbell - "So you want to get into show biz?"
Me - "Yeah, I'd really like to direct movies."
Bruce Campbell - "Cool. Just don't suck."