Class 3

Question 1

what is development in producing

Answer 1

shaping an initial fee for.

Question 2

what is copyright?

Answer 2

the right to reproduce the expression of an idea in words, pictures, and sounds

Question 3

• independant producers
• creators writers/artists
• broadcast platforms
• funding agencies
  -agents/managers

Answer 3

the players in the game of producing

Question 4

the producer and option agreement

Answer 4

• producer needs right to the property to shape
• option period = 1 year
  -renewal period (up to 3 years)
• option fee
  -exercise of option on first day of principal photography

Question 5

• raises development $
• develops creative materials with the writer
  -develops the property vision
• assembles creative team
• may produce a trailer/sizzle
• pitches and sells the show

Answer 5

what the the producers do during the option period ?

Question 6

what does __________ want
- credit
- money
- script and bible writing tee
creators royalty per ep
- share on net profits

Answer 6

what does the creator/ writer want

Question 7

what does __________ want
- a show that works for its audience for 2 years
- a show that attracts advertisers
- a show that aligns with its mandate research

Answer 7

what do the broadcasters want?

Question 8

one sheet includes?

Answer 8

• tag line
  -log line
• Glossy with a striking visual
• Clearly get across your idea/series
• Make them want to know more

Question 9

bible/pitch deck

Answer 9

• series synopsis
  -comparables - describe tone of show
• episode synopsis
• character bio
• writers statement

Question 10

what are the following:

• Canada Media Fund (CMF)
• Telefilm
• Ontario Creates
• Bell Fund
• Independent Production Fund (IPF)
• Shaw Rocket Fund
• Black Screen Office
• Indigenous Screen Office
• Telus Fund

Answer 10

sources of funding development

Question 11

what are these examples of:

*“In space no one can
hear you scream…”
*“No brakes. No rules.”
*“Be afraid. Be very afraid.”

Answer 11

cut line/tag line

Question 12

logline components?

Answer 12

• 1-3 sentences
• The protagonist, their goal, the conflict
• Active voice
• Present tense
• Good read

Question 13

• Serves as a proof of concept
• Can also be a scene
• Show your characters, world, and humour
• Key for animation and “high concept” shows
• Required for doc /reality
  SIZZLE / TRAILER

Answer 13

sizzle/trailer