Volume 48 February 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 ® - February 2011   In This Edition:   - Projects Sold | Industry Activity - New Industry Members - Industry Exec Interviews - Testimonials - Nickelodeon TV Writing Fellowship - TVFilmRights.com | Scouting Report   Dear Writers & Friends -   The new year continues to bring good results for our Writing Members at the TV Writers Vault, with a ton of industry reviews of projects, and more people connecting with Producers. Congrats to Peter De Jongh of Alaska! His reality-based concept was reviewed by Fremantle Media (American Idol) / BEI TV, and he received a Contact Request by their Executive Producer in pursuit of his project.   The bulk of activity is on reality-based, and docu-style series. Most recently, the President of Film Garden Entertainment, Nancy Miller, joined our service to scout "Unique Businesses & Professions" for development as docu-style reality series'. So take a close look at your lives, and the lives of people around you. You may have the next hit cable series right at your finger tips.   For those of you using our affiliate service, the TV/Film Rights Marketplace, take serious consideration of their new members feature, "The Scouting Report". This is an "Industry First" report, detailing the specific project types (genres, subjects, themes, and personal descriptions) wanted by the Producers and Executives sourcing material from the TV Film Rights database. This report is going to become the hot device for all producers and writers as it expands. Click Here to check out details.   Lastly- Just want to make sure all of you concept Creators are getting your work protected prior to marketing. In the world of Intellectual Property Law, you need two measures of "proof" for full protection; "Proof of Authorship" prior to exposure, and "Proof of Exposure" when marketing the material. The Creators Vault provides time-stamped archival and proof of authorship for original writing, with discounted rates for new drafts submitted. The TV Writers Vault provides our members the second measure of protection, "proof of exposure" as we provide electronic proof of review by all executives scouting projects.     A Breakdown of The Month...   Recent Connections & Deals:   Peter De Jongh of Sitka, Alaska, got the nod from BEI TV at Fremantle Media North America (American Idol), 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.    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.   Leisa Naples-Mullins has 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.   Dorie Geniesse has secured a network shopping deal with Smoke & Mirrors Creative, and a second deal for another reality-based format with Buck Productions. Geniesse continues to develop new projects with her Executive contacts at these companies.   One of our most consistently successful and talented Writing Members, Stephen Reichel, is also in discussions with Buck Productions to orchestrate a deal for his reality-based concept.   Read More Success Stories Here  New Industry Members:   The following companies have joined our services during the past month in pursuit of original television concepts and stories at the TV Writers Vault: Film Garden Entertainment, CBS Television Distribution, CAA, William Morris Endeavor, United Talent Agency, Ambush Entertainment, Storytime Films, Smoke & Mirrors Ent., Generate, Rain Management Group, Alcon Entertainment, Underground Films & Management, Greenspan Kohan Management.   Nancy Miller, President & CEO of Film Garden Entertianment, is the most recent executive to join our service scouting original concepts for reality-based television. Film Garden Ent. has produced over 600 hours of original programming within the reality-based genre.   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  New 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    "Words cannot describe how  thankful I am that I engaged Scott Manville and the TV Writers Vault to write and market my project. After pitching the concept's treatment that Scott developed and wrote, I received multiple offers from A-List companies (Dick Clark Productions, Fremantle Media). He even helped me navigate through countless meetings and a few  contracts before signing a deal with the “right" production company. Scott and the TV Writers Vault were there every step of the way and always available to guide me through the bumps in the road.", Leisa Naples-Mullins | Client, On-Air Talent, Producer   Nickelodeon TV Writing Fellowship:   The Television Writers Vault is very pleased to share our recent interview with Karen Kirkland, Executive Director of the Nickelodeon Writing Fellowship. She shares with our members some valuable insight of their program shepherding new writing talent into the television industry. Read Interview   The Nickelodeon Writing Fellowship was designed to attract, develop and staff Writers with diverse backgrounds and experiences. The fellowship provides a salaried position for up to one year, and offers hands-on experience writing spec scripts and pitching story ideas in both live action and animation television. It fosters opportunities to nurture relationships with creators, network executives, producers, writers, showrunners, and editors.   We encourage all aspiring Writers to explore this special opportunity provided by Nickelodeon TV in an effort to discover new and rich talent.   The Scouting Report -   For those of you using our affiliate service, the TV/Film Rights Marketplace, take serious consideration of their new members feature, "The Scouting Report". This is an "Industry First" report, detailing the specific project types (genres, subjects, themes, and personal descriptions) wanted by the Producers and Executives sourcing material from the TV Film Rights database. This report is going to become the hot device for all producers and writers as it expands. Click Here to check out details.   We wish all of our current and new writing members the best of success.   Got a TV Show Idea, and not yet a Member? Register Here   Write Inspired!     Scott Manville President The Television Writers Vault www.scottmanville.com  www.tvwritersvault.com