David Politzer
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Finishing up at NATPE…it was quite the experience and I’m sure not one that I made use of fully. I’ve been told that past years have been easier especially when it came to locating buyers. This year the majority of buyers were walking entities at a rather large sprawled out hotel. No booths…a few of the biggies had suites, but essentially they the buyers walked amongst us. The buyers even flipped their neck tag/badge so they wouldn’t get stopped in the halls for a pitch.
There was another cooking show on the vendor floor (they went all out with a booth) and were looking for buyers–it was called Jr. Kids Cuisine found at jrcuisine.com….it was almost worth coming just for that. It’s not entertaining and although they market it for kids 7-14 I can’t see anyone over 10 watching it. The show that they’re doing is exactly why I don’t think a kids cooking show for kids works and why I believe in my project as it fuses family entertainment with learning—a hybrid. I know..hybrids are typically harder to sell but it can be done.
I was able to meet with a few production companies, Disney and Nickelodeon. We shall see…what I really found out was that my pitch sucks ass…if I give a reference of “It’s like a 12year old rachel ray meets Alton Brown’s Good Eats meets iCarly.” Well if the buyer doesn’t know what Good Eats is the analogy is blown…need to find a good pitch that works across the board.
Guy from a production company told me that he wants me to do a synopsis of 12 shows so he can show his development team what’s in it for the viewer to tune in every week. He wants to see the building of the characters and concepts. Obviously a needed exercise.
Something else that I learned is that YES I can pitch right to production companies, and that will be my direction going forward.
Also, the Canadian productions liked the fact that I’m Canadian as it has excellent tax implications.
Think I’m off to see a panel discussion now–Trifecta! Connecting
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DevCo Productions
Next generation of children’s programming
Las Vegas, NV
415-577-4828
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I booked the trip to Miami for the full 3 days..what the hell.
So I’m not completely clear on the process there…is the pitch made on the exhibit/vendor floor? Essentially waiting in line to speak to whomever is behind the booth?
How long should the elevator pitch be? I’m thinking 30-45 seconds unless they want to hear more?
As far as the pitch…I used to do stand-up and more recently a family therapist so I’m pretty good in front of a crowd or one-on-one.
I noticed there’s yoga by the poolside at 8am…schmoozing starts early.
Thanks,
DavidDavid Politzer
DevCo Productions
Next generation of children’s programming
Las Vegas, NV
415-577-4828
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Hey Grin,
I just went to the NAPTE website and there’s a conference next week in Miami. How often do these go on and should I get my ass there next week?
If I do, I have no idea what the process is–do I make individual appts or have to go by each booth of interest and pitch?
All guidance welcome…David Politzer
DevCo Productions
Next generation of children’s programming
Las Vegas, NV
415-577-4828
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Use-Your-Noodle/125020867554504 -
Mads, thanks for taking the time to look at the facebook page.
When I originally put some content on facebook my only intention was for those who worked on the project…I never meant it as a branding device. I always envisioned a proper website of which I’ve yet to do.
I have made professional DVDs with packaging that I’m sending out as leads come across.
My whole intention with the project was to go for the homerun..being part of a series on a known t.v. network. Yes I could do a website and try to get sponsors…certainly the idea/content is marketable in that way but I want to concentrate on the homerun first..followed by international markets and of course your good suggestions.
I would love to go direct but that would require partnering with a production company and even they ask for representation…perhaps I need to keep contacting viable production companies until they’re willing to talk to ME.
In the meantime I will populate the facebook…obviously if the address is in my email signature people will check it out.David Politzer
DevCo Productions
Next generation of children’s programming
Las Vegas, NV
415-577-4828
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Use-Your-Noodle/125020867554504 -
I’m originally from Toronto and would love to pitch it to YTV…you mentioned partnering with a known production company–the few that I’ve called only want to deal if I have representation..thus the vicious circle
David Politzer
DevCo Productions
Next generation of children’s programming
Las Vegas, NV
415-577-4828
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Use-Your-Noodle/125020867554504