Frequently
Anticipated Questions!
(Hey, we're new here!)
General
Questions
Q: What Is Producers Ink, LLC?
A: Producers
Ink, LLC is
a company of Independent Executive Producers, uniquely positioned to develop
and promote new and innovative television programming.
We help individuals develop their television programming ideas by consultation,
production hiring, formatting assistance, sales representation, advertising
revenue raising, and/or pitching.
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Q:
Why did you create Producers Ink?
A: We watch way too much tv! We are also very good
at identifying trends in both mass media, culture, and advertising. We also
love production. Its fun!
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Q: Whom does Producers Ink LLC serve?
A: Producer/Creators, Distributors, and Advertisers.
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Q:
Is Producers Ink a Television Production Company?
A: No. We are an Entertainment Development Company.
However, we're like a Production Broker.
We
DO and CAN HIRE Production Companies, Producers,
Directors, Writers, SAG/Non-Union Talent, Graphic Animators, Crew, Equipment,
and Catering for your Pilot Project - or Television Commercial (if you are
an Advertiser).
We are experienced in all aspects of television, film, and video production and can save you MONEY by budgeting, and hiring the most suitable professionals for your demo or pilot program!
Also,
we have an in-house Final Cut Pro HD Editing System (& Editor) for pilot,
demo, and/or tv spot creation, which we charge on a flat-fee, per project
basis on a fixed price bid.
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Q: How does Producers Ink charge for services?
A: We generate our revenues on consultation and development fees
or selling of your program to a distributor. We can also work as a Sales
Reps to find advertising sponsorship for certain programs.
Consultation is an hourly fee charged only after proposing a fixed price
bid to you. Sales are a percentage of gross on licensing. Editing is available
on fixed price bid.
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Questions from PRODUCERS/CREATORS
Q:
I have an idea for TV show. Where do I start?
A: Go to our Producers
Page and fill out the form!
There will be no obligation to us and it will help you think through some
important items.
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Q:
How does it work after I submit my idea to Producers Ink?
A:
If your idea has strong commercial and creative merit, we will contact you
to see if we can move forward on it.
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Q: How do I protect my awesome show idea?
A: Never share it with anyone, including us!
Ok, aside from that, you can write up a treatment or script and register
it with the Writers Guild of America.
However, to work with us - or most Distribution Companies (Network &
Cable Channels), you will need to sign a release, giving away some of your
rights. Why? Well, some companies may already have a similar or exact same
idea as your show. If they reject your idea, then produce what you were
pitching, you'll think they ripped you off - and possibly try to litigate
against them.
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Q: How much does Producers Ink charge for consultation?
A: We charge $155.00 per hour of consultation on your idea
or already produced demo pilot. If you have a great demo and marketing package
already done, just 1 hour of our consult might be needed to help polish
your project and help avoid being rejected by Distributors.
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Q: How much does Producers Ink charge* for selling my show?
A: We charge a small flat percentage of gross under a simple, nonrestrictive
sales deal. We derive the percentage based on how challenging it will be
to sell your program. (*Modest administration costs are charged.)
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Q:
We've made a demo/pilot. We love it but it has been rejected by because
of quality issues...er, we think! Can you help?
A: Yes! Of course, it will be better if we had gotten to you BEFORE
you produced your demo or pilot, because now you are probably facing re-shooting
and/or re-editing which can be quite costly. Nevertheless, we can consult
and identify quality issues which will be help you get closer to your goal
of selling.
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Q:
I have this great idea... but I WANT to be the STAR of my show!
A: Hey, it might very well work - as long as you are comfortable
in front of a camera/lights/crew, personable, dynamic, charismatic, voice
trained, composed, relatively attractive without any non-relavant physical
distractions, articulate, expert and authority of your subject matter, can
think on your feet, have had large group speaking or acting classes, and
tremendous energy and good health (or most combination of the above).
However,
if you can or are willing put your program concept ahead of your goal of
tv personality fame - and be a behind the scenes producer or writer, you
will probably have a better chance of making it a television reality!
Hire us as consultants, and we'll let you know your strengths. Hire us to
produce your show and play
any part you want!
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Q:
Can you staff my show with talent, crew, and equipment?
A: Yes - and funny you should ask. We recently reached out to
a talented Chef who placed an ad on Craigslist. He was looking for an Executive
Producer and had a unique idea. He emailed us back - but quickly ended up
going with a production studio.
Know what they did for him? They put an ad on Craigslist calling out for
production crew!!!
Producers Ink LLC has experienced production vendor resources all over
the United States. We don't need to go to Craigslist to staff any project.
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Q: Can you help me secure financing?
A: Yes, for the right project at the right time for the right person.
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Questions
from DISTRIBUTORS
Q:
What makes your clients and projects so special?
A: We only work with clients whom are dedicated, believe in
their program endeavors, are open-minded and flexible to doing what it
takes to get their project to air.
If
we pitch a project to you, we will have pre-vetted it specifically for
your network brand and target audience. Also, our client will be the producer
who is smart or experienced - and at least an enthusiastic expert of its
subject matter. Also, you can be assured he/she is also a nice person
you'd want to work and deal with!
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Q. Uh...We get hundreds of unsolicited and solicited program submissions,
daily. What could we possibly need
Producers Ink for? Hello?!
A: While Producers Ink is still new and growing, you can be assured
that our submissions will address items important to you in terms of branding,
production, and legal rights aspects.
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Q: You submitted a Show to our company. It's just not right for
us at this time. What else have you got?
A: Producers Ink has 5 to 8 programs which we actively pitch at
any one time. Some might be of the same genre. However, we do have a vault
of dozens of other ideas, generated internally, that we'd love to share.
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Q:
Do you have any HD shows ready to air?
A: No. We have many projects in pilot or demo stage which can easily
be re-budgeted for HD - or unconverted from HDV to HD.
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Q: Some of the project graphics on your site look interesting,
but there are no details about them. What gives?
A: Those projects are either in development or are top-secret due
to their incredible value. Please feel free to inquire about them. They
might be just right for you!
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Questions from ADVERTISERS
Q:
Can you help us develop and produce a show to promote our products and
services?
A: Absolutely! We are EXCELLENT and experienced in this capacity.
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Q: Can you help us create an interstitial or tv spot?
A: Yes, we actually have many vaulted interstitial ideas that might
be right for you. .
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Q: Can you help us acquire a celebrity or special licensing rights
for a show or commercial?
A: Yes. Easily.
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Q: Commercials? You make commercials & tv spots?
A: We serve as Executive Producers who hire the right producers
for your special commercial needs for film or HD production on budgets
of $30,000 and upward. Just email us a storyboard to ProducersInk(at)aol.com.
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