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https://thedevelopmenttrack.com/ - Demystifying the TV/Film development process. Senior-Level Development Executive, who has been an exec at networks, studios, and production companies. Still obsessed with Film/TV after 20 years in this crazy industry.
Last week, Amazon fired their head of content, Jen Salke. While the media has obsessed over that decision, I argue that there is another streamer that has a much worse track record. What's surprising is that it is run by the person who might take over Disney
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April 3, 2025 at 10:18 PM
A lot has been written about #AppleTV lately, especially as reports leaked that it loses a billion a year. I have a lot of thoughts and solutions for the streamer. While I don't think the service is going anywhere, there are a lot of ways for it to improve!
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April 1, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Here is my final article about the TV Development Process. I go in depth about working with a network, deciphering notes, and all the steps you need to go through to get a greenlight.

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March 28, 2025 at 6:23 PM
A lot happens to a pilot script from the first draft submitted to the network to the time it airs on television. In the first in a series, I compare an early draft of Netflix's Zero Day to the final product to give an insight into the note giving process.
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March 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Hello TV Writers. Here is Part 3 of my deep dive into the TV Development process. I get into developing with a studio, packaging, lookbooks, and getting the project ready to take to networks and streamers! #scriptsky

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March 27, 2025 at 6:58 PM
While most of my exec experience has been in TV, I have sold 15 films in my career and helped get 4 made. I have a lot of thoughts about the spec market and think we will continue to see studios buying lots of specs in 2025!

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March 26, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Yesterday, I shared the process of selling your TV pilot. Today, I dive into how to structure a TV pitch, what happens when you pitch to a studio, and how to navigate business affairs. Please check out the article below.

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March 26, 2025 at 6:50 PM