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3 Reasons You SHOULD Produce Your Own Reality TV Pilot

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Yesterday, we talked about three reasons it’s a bad idea to produce your own reality television pilot.

This is also covered in our giant post about pitching reality ideas.

However, if you are trying to break into the business with no showbiz credits, investing in your own television pilot may be the best move you ever make. This is especially true if you’ve taken our advice to become a Hands-On-Producer.

In fact, the two of us produced two 22 minute pilots, soup to nuts, self-funded, when we were starting out. That move was instrumental in launching our career. That’s why I’d like to share:

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Should I Produce My Own Reality TV Pilot?

UPDATE: This introductory series is great reading and will help you understand the ins and outs of producing a reality TV pilot.

From here, be sure to visit our podcast Producing Unscripted, which will help you develop, pitch and sell reality TV shows.

Also check out our in-depth guide on pitching unscripted television.

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Should I produce my own reality TV pilot?

Definitely Not. Absolutely.

Confused? We’re here to sort it out for you.

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