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How to Become a TV Producer

Tips on becoming an executive producer of drama, comedy, reality, documentary, music, and children's/educational programming

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How to Become a TV Producer

WHEN Tuesday, November 6, 6:30-9:30 pm

WHERE mediabistro.com, 494 Broadway (Spring & Broome), New York, NY 10012

DIRECTIONS subway directions, map

PRICE
$65 ($50 for )
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Course Details

Television is a producer's medium and being an executive producer entails a great deal more than occupying a spacious corner office, barking out orders, and collecting Emmys. What qualities does a great producer have? What are the specific job duties? What sort of work experience builds the skills required to become an executive producer?

This seminar will tell you how to move up in this highly competitive industry and will address the combination of tried and true leadership techniques, management tactics, business savvy and creative chutzpah required to get the most out of your original concept.

In this seminar, you will learn:

  • How to provide great creative leadership and build success
  • The best work experience to accumulate en route to becoming an E.P.
  • Tips about the development/selling process
  • How to manage the network
  • Budgeting to get every dollar on the screen
  • Tips on casting and hiring for excellence
  • Creative opportunities in post-production

Instructor Bio

Liz Nealon's Courses

How to Become a Successful Television Producer – New York (Seminar on February 25)
How to Become a Successful Television Producer – Los Angeles (Seminar on February 3)

Liz Nealon
Liz Nealon has been an executive producer for 20 years, working in a wide array of television genres including drama, comedy, reality, documentary, music, and children's/educational. She began her career on the start-up team at MTV, where she wrote and produced for MTV News and Rockumentaries, and eventually traveled the world executive producing the startup of MTV on four additional continents. Her resume includes popular, award-winning series such as BUZZ, Ghostwriter, The Famous Jett Jackson, Out There, Knock First, Sesame Street, and numerous pilots and specials, including When Parents are Deployed (PBS 2007 primetime Emmy nominee). Liz is currently developing an innovative, interactive middle-grade science fiction book series and broadband gaming site, co-authored with best-selling children's author Seymour Simon.

Testimonials


Liz was fantastic. Her class was well structured, the information clear and to the point, and the industry examples from were specific and very helpful. I would recommend her and the class to anyone interested in television producing. -- Laura LeBlanc

"Liz is responsible for some of the best shows that television has seen in the last 20 years, and she still believes in integrity and diversity. Her class was informative and fun, and I'm happy to say that mediabistro has delivered once again! -- Hassan Sayyed, Dynasty Entertainment Group

"Liz was very informative. She helped ease some doubts I had about the business, and opened my eyes to many aspects of production." -- George Canzaniello

"Liz's seminar left me feeling hopeful that an opportunity to work for someone like her would someday present itself. I particularly enjoyed the insightful advice and tips that Liz offered. I walked away much more knowledgeable and well informed. Liz's lecture surpassed all of my expectations." -- Stephan Ferrier

"Liz was very comfortable, confident, and an authority on TV producing. I'd recommend Liz's class to anyone interested in getting a broad overview of how to usher an idea into reality." -- Michael Grosberg, mediabistro.com instructor

"Liz was terrific in every way; thoughtful, thorough, organized, and filled with great detail and insight. I highly recommend her as an instructor." -- Caroline Sprinkel

"Liz is knowledgeable, approachable and full of examples on how to be successful and manage the pitfalls of producing. I left with a big picture on how to conceptualize an idea, pitch, execute, build and manage a team, handle success and crisis." -- April Peters

"Liz has had a rich career in television producing and shared her experience generously with the class." -- Jacqueline Mccaffrey

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