Volume 50 April 2011    "...A very valuable asset to anyone involved in production and programming" Paul Gilbert - Sr. VP International Formats | CBS Studios International      TV Writers Vault News | April 2011 ®       In This Edition:   - Intro - Industry Activity - New Industry Members - Producer Interviews     Dear Writers & Friends -   Keep your pen to paper because we're having a tremendous amount of activity from our industry members scouting new projects at the TV Writers Vault. In the past month we've had more than 850 projects reviewed, and more than 30 projects getting the nod from Producers wanting to connect for development. We also welcome our second executive from Fremantle Media North America scouting reality-based projects.   One of the benefits of connecting with Producers through our service is the ongoing relations for pitching you may develop with them. We love our members' loyalty to our service, but we encourage all to foster any connections made through us so you can maintain that direct contact with the Producer. Many writers have won an option deal with a producer, and continued developing and pitching projects with that producer as their direct contact. We're happy to take kudos for the introduction, but love even more when our Clients can expand their direct network within the industry.   Typically you'll discover that although a current project isn't getting sold, the Producer loves the way you think and formulate concepts, so its as much a benefit to them as it is you to keep that creative pipeline flowing, and ultimately hitting on that one project that gets a deal. Our most productive and successful members have a handful of Producers they chat with regularly and pitch directly, as well as continuing to pitch new projects in the TV Writers Vault. Our future will be driven by launching careers, not just selling single projects. So keep up the hard work, and we'll work to create more opportunity for you.   A special congratulations goes out to one of our industry members, Darryl Trell of Smoke & Mirrors Creative, for Executive Producing FOX's newest hit show "Mobbed". Launched as a special, the show found such strong reaction from audiences that Fox confirmed overnight its order as a Series. 8 additional episodes are expected.   We wish all of our members a great Spring, and continued success.    Best,   Scott Manville President The TV Writers Vault www.tvwritersvault.com     Recent Activity, Connections & Deals (as of April 14, 2011):   Most Recent Company Scouting:  BEI/TV / Fremantle Media North America ("American Idol", "America's Got Talent", "Can You Duet")     NEW! Ralph Harmon of Mesa, Arizona, has signed a 1 year contract with Film Garden Entertainment to produce his reality series discovered at the TV Writers Vault.   NEW! Kristin Phalines of West Debtford, NJ. received a Contact Request from BEI TV/ Fremantle Media North America after review of her reality-based concept.   NEW! Joseph Dominguez of Tucson, AZ. received a Contact Request from BEI TV/ Fremantle Media North America for his reality based project that was reviewed.   NEW! Dorie Geniesse has secured development deals on multiple projects with Smoke & Mirrors Creative ("Mobbed" - FOX). Geniesse continues to develop new projects with her Executive contacts at multiple companies she's found connections with via the TV Writers Vault.   NEW! Neville Ross Delacour of Queensland, Australia, received a Contact Request from BEI TV/ Fremantle Media North America after review of his reality-based concept.   NEW! Carralyce Buford of Orlando, Florida, received a Contact Request from BEI TV/ Fremantle Media North America after review of her reality-based concept.   Ralph Harmon of Mesa, Arizona, has signed a 1 year contract with Film Garden Entertainment to produce his reality series discovered at the TV Writers Vault.   Monroe Spears of San Antonio, Texas, received a Contact Request from Film Garden Entertainment after review of his reality-based concept.   David Magee of Ontario, Canada, received a Contact Request from Buck Productions after review of his reality-based concept.   Maureen Ann bridgid Healy of Fargo, North Dakota, received a Contact Request from Film Garden Entertainment for her reality-series   Tee Michaels of Lafayette, Louisiana, received a Contact Request from Film Garden Entertainment for her reality-based concept.   Jimmey Otis McGee of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, received a Contact Request from Film Garden Entertainment for his reality-series   Dennis Willard of Everett, WA., received a Contact Request from Film Garden Entertainment for his reality-series    Stephen Reichel of Brooklyn Center, MN., received multiple Contact Requests from Film Garden Entertainment,  Smoke & Mirrors Creative for several of his reality-series.    Natalie Abshier of Mead, CO, received a Contact Request from Film Garden Entertainment for her reality-series   John Sayre of Monclova, Ohio., received a Contact Request from Film Garden Entertainment for his reality-series   Steve Santini of Ontario, Canada, received a Contact Request from Smoke & Mirrors Creative for his reality-based concept.    Julian T. Edwards of Beverly Hills, CA., received a Contact Request from Smoke & Mirrors Creative for his reality-series.   Leisa Naples-Mullins landed a Co-Executive Producer deal for her family-lifestyle series with Buck Productions. Concept/Treatment was penned by Scott Manville. Deal comes after multiple offers from A-List companies such as Dick Clark Productions and Fremantle Media North America. This was a perfect example of a Writer being bold enough to go with the "right" company, instead of the biggest.   Julian T. Edwards of Beverly Hills, CA., received another Contact Request from Film Garden Entertainment for his reality-series.   Todd Michael Ryzner of Ontario, Canada, received a Contact Request from Film Garden Entertainment for his docu-style reality series.   Dorie Geniesse of Mazomanie, WI., received a second Contact Request from Film Garden Entertainment for her docu-style reality series.   Steve Santini of Ontario, Canada, received another Contact Request from BEI TV/ Fremantle Media North America for his reality-based concept.  Santini has found 150 official Reviews of his concepts at the TV Writers Vault from major television companies, including; Sony Pictures TV, 20th Century Fox TV, BEI TV/ Fremantle Media, HBO, CBS TV, and The Walt Disney Co. To date, he has received 7 nods from companies contacting him in pursuit of his projects, and several shopping deals- A very impressive outing by this dedicated Writer/Creator. We're rooting for Steve to finally get that one to go the distance.   Dorie Geniesse of Mazomanie, WI., received another Contact Request from BEI TV/ Fremantle Media North America for her reality-based concept.   Tee Michaels of Lafayette, Louisiana, received a Contact Request from BEI TV/ Fremantle Media North America for his reality-based concept.   Peter De Jongh of Sitka, Alaska, got the nod from BEI TV at Fremantle Media North America, requesting contact with Peter after reviewing his reality series concept at the TV Writers Vault   Jeff Lenburg of Goodyear, Arizona, received a Contact Request from Buck Productions interested in his reality-based concept they recently reviewed.     Read More Success Stories Here      New Industry Members:   The following companies joined our services during the past month in pursuit of original television concepts and stories at the TV Writers Vault: Fremantle Media North America, E'Lan Productions, Film Garden Entertainment, CBS Television Distribution, CAA, William Morris Endeavor, United Talent Agency, Ambush Entertainment, Storytime Films.   NEW! Fremantle Media North America - Ms. Sierra Nielsen, Creative Executive at Fremantle, is our second executive from this powerhouse company to scout reality-based projects at the TV Writers Vault She joins Executive Producer Oliver Bogner who has previously optioned many projects from our Writers.   View Complete Industry Member List Here     Interviews with TV Writers Vault Industry Executives:   If you haven't already studied the conversations we've shared with our top Network Executives and Producers, please take some time to visit our Interview Index and hear what the buyers and producers have to say about pitching, their project preferences, and views on the process of creating and selling television concepts. Visit Here    Recent Testimonials:    "Hi Scott, Just wanted you and your staff at TV Writers Vault to know that our project, [title is confidential], was reviewed by Film Garden Entertainment, and we have now  signed a 1 year contract with them. We can not thank you enough! If not for the TV Writers Vault, this may not have ever happened. With much appreciation, Ralph Harmon"   Ralph Harmon | Writing Member   Read Our Complete List of Success Stories       Got a TV Show Idea, and not yet a Member? Register Here   Write Inspired!