Studio Production Unit: Pitch

So today we had to pitch our studio production unit ideas to Simon and Helen. I think mine went quite smoothly and I think they both liked my idea. However I dont think mine will be one of the two productions picked as it could be quite difficult to create in the time period we have.

Below is what I handed out during my pitch.

Sitcoms

Runtime: 20 Minutes

Channel: E4

Time: 10PM

Day: Thursday

‘Sitcoms’ is a 20-minute sitcom about three twenty something’s who are writers for a production company trying to come up with the nations next hit sitcom while they deal with their own personal issues.   

The show follows protagonist ‘serious guy’ Tom and his ‘slacker’ best friend Iain as they come into the office for a normal day at work. Quickly after they get to their desks the boss off the production company comes in and tells they he needs them to come up with an idea for a new sitcom and introduces them to the newest member of their team, Emma ‘M’.

There is an instant attraction between Tom and M.

As the pilot episode develops we see the team struggle to come up with any original ideas so at the end of the day with no new show idea in site they decide to go to the pub to welcome M to the team. Tom tells Iain that he likes M while they are in the pub and he tells him to go for it. As Tom walks through the crowded pub to talk to M he sees her kissing another guy.

The next day all three of them turn up at work hung over. Tom is a little distant with M and they are no closer to thinking of a new show idea.

‘Sitcoms’ will be shot in front of a live studio audience and the VT’s will be shot on location at a different time prier to the live show.

Tom is the protagonist of the show. He is a helpless romantic but very serious when it comes to his work. He hates being late for work but likes to let loose on the weekends in the pub.

Iain is Tom’s best friend sense they were kids. They grew up together, went to the same school and now work together. Iain is a bit of a slacker and always leaves everything to the last minute, but he would do anything to help his friends.

Emma (M) is the new girl on the team. She is very outgoing, creative and quirky and likes to have fun. She gets along with everyone and she is happy with life.  She is Tom’s new love interest.