Lesson 10

[Nat Melvin]

Natalie’s Target Market

WIL: I like going to the marketing stage. I’m quite familiar with this process and will be generating producers’/ production companies’ leads daily. Can’t wait.

[Jerry Robbins]

Jerry Robbins Target Market
What I learned doing this assignment is that there are more ways to search for a producer or manager. I narrowed it down to 262 results, started at the bottom, and the first one I found with good contact information had worked with some people I know, so once I am prepared to pitch I will have easy access depending on how I want to send/make the pitch. I continue to work on my pitch information so that I have answers to questions that might be asked at my fingertips.

• This reply was modified 11 months, 4 weeks ago by  Jerry Robbins.

[Sunil Pappu]

Sunil Pappu’s Target Market

“What I learned doing this assignment is…to create my contact list of TV producers populating them from IMDBpro and LinkedIn. I’m excited to start marketing my project to them and feel completely empowered.”

• This reply was modified 11 months, 3 weeks ago by  Sunil Pappu.

[Art Blum]

I learned that using IMDbPro to find potential producers for my sci-fi TV pilot, GO YOUR WAY IN SAFETY, (Target Market: Sci-fi one hour show) can be a valuable step in my journey to bringing my project to life.

IMDbPro is my solution for building a network within the industry. I hope to discover producers who have worked on similar projects or have expressed interest in the sci-fi genre. I’ll be able to gain insight into their experience, the types of projects they’ve been involved with, and the networks or studios they’ve collaborated with. This information can help me target producers who might be the best fit for my pilot.

IMDbPro can also provide me with submission guidelines, ensuring that I follow the proper channels when reaching out to potential producers.

And, knowing that I have access to a vast database of industry professionals will boost my confidence. It demonstrates that there are numerous potential avenues for getting my pilot made and that I have the tools to connect with the right people.

I realize that not every producer will be interested in my project. Rejection is a common part of the process, and it’s crucial to approach potential producers with a professional and realistic mindset.

Also success stories from my classmates inspire me and remind me of the potential for my own pilot.

• This reply was modified 11 months, 3 weeks ago by  Art Blum.

[Lenore]

Lenore Bechtel’s Target Market

What I learned from this assignment is going to change my life. I’ve subscribed to IMDbPro for many months, but I truly didn’t know how to use it. The video before this lesson and in this lesson changed that. At last!

I found 57 producers who have produced TV comedy series. Unfortunately, most of their series last only one episode, so here’s hoping they’re still interested in getting a series that can go on and on.

The time spent finding those 57 email addresses was very, very boring. But I’m planning to continue searching until I find 200 to send my Hypnotized by Hope pitch. Then I’ve got to find another 200 to send the featire I wrote taking Writing Incredible Movies.

Is my life going to be all business and no fun writing from now on? No! I wouldn’t survive it.

[Margaret]

Margaret’s Target Market
What I learned: Resources for finding producers for TV series.

[Denice Lewis]

What I learned is to be quicker and more discerning when finding producers.

[Jeff Chase]

Subject Line: Jeffrey Alan Chase’s Target Market

What I learned doing this assignment is how easy it is to find and contact producers and production companies that would be a good match for my project(s). You just need to make the time and do it. Great exercise.

After doing this several times in the various SU courses I’ve taken, it gets much easier and feels natural to do. It’s a major part of marketing my material.