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The Uselessness of Producing a TV Pilot Independently

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KL Martin
Jan 14, 2025
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Let me save you some time and trouble: if someone not connected to a studio approaches you about producing or writing a TV pilot, run. It’s almost always a waste of time and, in many cases, a scam. Here’s why:

The Reality of TV Pilots

Less than 0.5% of pilots, especially independently produced ones, lead to anything. Yes, there are rare exceptions (Insecu…

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