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Writing for Reality and Documentary TV

Turn real life into hit television

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Writing for Reality and Documentary TV

WHEN Wednesday, March 26, 7-10 pm

WHERE Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 W. Belmont, Chicago, IL 60657

PRICE
$65 ($50 for )
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Course Details

Do you know some real characters? People who make you say, "She should have her own TV show?" Then you have the instinct of a documentary producer. Now you need to learn how the business works. Today is a golden age of documentary. From the major networks, to cable TV, to the internet, it's all about real life, real characters, and real drama. What's more, digital technology has leveled the playing field, making it easier for you to jump in and produce the next independent doc or reality series.

In this seminar, you will learn:

  • How to structure and write a one-hour documentary
  • How to write a treatment or story proposal
  • What TV networks are looking for in reality programming
  • How producers get paid
  • What's next in the industry

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Instructor Bio

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Writing for Reality and Documentary TV – Chicago (Seminar on July 2)

Mike West
Mike West is an Emmy-nominated independent documentary producer based in Chicago. His credits include writing and producing more than 25 episodes of the hit documentary series Cold Case Files on A&E, as well as the show Investigative Reports. He is currently working on the documentary series American Greed on CNBC, and finishing an independent film to be submitted to the Sundance Film Festival this fall.

Testimonials


Mike West brought his vast professional knowledge to the course in an interesting way. He was positive, encouraging and interested in everything we had to say. -- Chip R. Beasley

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