#TNTML Pilot N' Other Stuff Update!
SOOOOOO ... we're being made into a pilot. So fucking, bitchin man ... you can read more about the people involved here.
Well, we reached out to a showrunner this week. Er, I don't know how exactly the suits "reach out" ... is it just like a phone call? coffee shop meeting? or like an ET thing where they phone home?
He has not aged well.
But yeah, either way ... a showrunner is super super super important to a TV show, as they literally run the show.
Per Wiki:
Showrunner (alternatively, but not commonly, show runner) is a term of art originating in the United States and Canadian television industry referring to the person who is responsible for the day-to-day operation of a television series — although such persons generally are credited as an executive producer. (This should not be confused with runners, who are the most junior members of the production team, though sometimes showrunners are referred to as 'runners' in shorthand.) The term is also occasionally applied to people in the television industries of other countries. Unlike films, where directors are typically in creative control of a production, in episodic television the showrunner usually outranks the director.
Traditionally, the executive producer of a television program was the "chief executive", responsible for the show's production. Over time, the title of executive producer became applied to a wider range of roles, from those responsible for arranging financing to an honorific without actual management duties. The term "show runner" was created to identify the producer who actually held ultimate management and creative authority for the program. The blog (and book) Crafty Screenwriting defines showrunner as "the person responsible for all creative aspects of the show, and responsible only to the network (and production company, if it's not his production company). The boss. Usually a writer."
Pretty cool. Equally cool that the person we reached out to I am a HUUUGGEEEEEEE FANNNNN OFFFF!!!! Like can I just say that right now ... in this moment ... I can totally get hit by a bus and be so effing kosher for passover its not even funny. For reals, one of my BEST friends and I say this person's lines back and forth to each other on Facebook chat - hahaha - so so so epic. Like seriously! Now you may be involved in something that I created? Say WHAAAATTT?!?!?! I'm just so unbelievably honored and humbled at the people involved with this thing. So crazy.
I think I find out more info on that next week ... I can't imagine it taking any longer, BUT you never know. It's Hollywood.
Oh and dude, totally putting the finishing touches on the Unapologetically Awesome Summer 2011 Tour!!!! I'm going to be traveling with a companion this time, and we're going literally all around the country for 2 week clips at a time. There's going to be city specific challenges in each destination as well ... ANNNDDD you guys get to get involved in some pretty cool ways. We're officially becoming official peeps!!!! Will let you all know more on that too once I finish the packaging for reaching out to sponsors.
So. So. So. So. SOOOOO EXXCCCIITTEEDDDD!!!
Just keep doing cool shit man. Follow your heart. If people think you're crazy just keep going, you're doing something innovative; blow their minds. BAH! =)
So stoked to be alive, and can't wait to share more with you guys. If you ever have anything you need help with, please don't ever hesitate to reach out.
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