Re: Pilot Development
Jeff...
Do I understand you correctly that on your new show you WANT specs of other shows? First choice of what to read?
I think a tough thing is: What if the show isn't out yet, how do you spec that as a staff writer? Although, on TRAINING DAY I could have specced it because there was preexisting material to draw from.
Would you do something like: Narrow the field down, then once you have your "recommends" you hand them your pilot and ask them to spec episode 2? Just to learn if they can write in your voice? What will your process be for staffing your new show?
I think it's maybe a little different if it's an ensomble cast, one may want different voices in the room (EMPIRE etc). But, I can see where if it's one main dude/chick where it's gotta be a consistent voice, seeing as we never really deviate from HIS/HER POV.
(Not asking for a job. I don't write comedy. Just curious what your staffing process will look like)
Jeff...
Do I understand you correctly that on your new show you WANT specs of other shows? First choice of what to read?
I think a tough thing is: What if the show isn't out yet, how do you spec that as a staff writer? Although, on TRAINING DAY I could have specced it because there was preexisting material to draw from.
Would you do something like: Narrow the field down, then once you have your "recommends" you hand them your pilot and ask them to spec episode 2? Just to learn if they can write in your voice? What will your process be for staffing your new show?
I think it's maybe a little different if it's an ensomble cast, one may want different voices in the room (EMPIRE etc). But, I can see where if it's one main dude/chick where it's gotta be a consistent voice, seeing as we never really deviate from HIS/HER POV.
(Not asking for a job. I don't write comedy. Just curious what your staffing process will look like)
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