Hello everyone!
I hope you’ve had a good week. Between constructing a solid infrastructure, flushing out segments and establishing the tone of this new web series, it’s been a busy week for me.
Be my guest:
One of the production elements we’re developing for our Ask Christopher series is the inclusion of guests from the web itself. I know from this site, snail mail, Twitter, and phone inquiries to our corporate and production offices, that there are many of you who have great products, sites, services, projects ideas and voices. I know for sure that many of you are knowledgeable and can contribute. I also know many of you are out there doing great video clips or filming great content for your own sites. Good lifestyle stuff that many others might not have the opportunity to see, especially in a credible entertainment medium in the lifestyle category. So we’re starting to put an A.P.B. out for those who want to be considered as guest contributors.
The Intent
Our goal, of course is to make this series web-centric in as many ways as we can. To also drive millions of our viewers (from the multi-media platforms we participate in) to the sites we feel offer them more great voices and resources. Sites and voices that complement our educational platforms and also inspire our audience will be welcome.
Can’t fool us pros…
But, just like my TV series, those who wish to be under consideration must go through the same vetting process as guests do on my various television series. It’s to protect the guest and us and assure that where we direct our viewers is a safe, legal and responsible place for them to be.
By the book…
Potential guests will be asked to sign the normal releases and adhere to the standards and practices set down by the FCC and my 15 year old very seasoned Christopher Lowell Productions company.
Submitting forms…
We will be posting the submission pitch sheet forms here shortly. It will tell you how to pitch to us and how to stay focused. It’s these pitch sheets, and only these pitch sheets, that we will soon be reviewing for show consideration.
But, I wanted to give you all an early heads up. Invariably, as soon as the production is listed in the trades, we get an avalanche of submissions, which we go through with the anal-retentiveness of a Federal CPA—LOL!
Once you’re in the running, you will be contacted by one of the producers from my team. Invariably you’ll be asked to tweak here and there so your pitch works with the particular show you’re being considered for. Selections are not based on the size of your company, the number of readers you have or even whether you’ve been professionally paid for your services before. It’s based on compelling thoughtful voices, personalities and content by those with the kind of spirit and points of view that can engage, inspire and motivate others. So no pitch is outside the realm of possibility but no stone will be left unturned from a production side either.
So start thinking now!
Hope you have a great day!
Later,
CL