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Happy to help with your questions about the business of television. I`ve been a TV Business Affairs, Talent and Comedy executive for over 10 years after starting out as a child actress. I`ve been a VP at two studios, and consulted for others. Because we get so many questions about reality shows, please take a look at the "Previously Answered Questions" first (you'll probably find what you need there!).
Experience in the area
MBA, Pepperdine University / BA, Theatre Arts, Occidental College / AA Mass-Telecommunications Technology, Unites States International University
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Recent Reviews from Users
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| David | 11/06/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| EC | 10/22/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Marrissa that was great information I ..... |
| Eve | 10/21/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Dear Marrissa, Thank you so much for ..... |
| Carol | 10/16/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | She was honest enough to realize it ..... |
| Andrew | 09/24/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Great advice, lightning fast response. Thank you |
Recent Answers from Marrissa O`Leary
2009-11-19 Writer Royalty Fees for a TV Series:
Hi, Ken --- For this discussion, I am presuming you mean a scripted series. Here's what I would propose to be REALLY fair. Remember that episodic royalties are based on getting "created by" credit
2009-11-18 Selling a Television Pilot:
H, Josh. Thanks for the questions. Let's see if I can help. Who are you negotiating the option contract with? I am NOT a huge fan of self-producing scripted pilots for the most part. There
2009-11-06 created by credit:
Hi, David. Thanks for the questions. What to expect will depend on the nature of the show and where it airs. I've heard of everything from $500 - $5000 per episode. In terms of finding representation
2009-11-02 TV Treatment Format:
Hi, Lori. I would suggest you send the query letter first and separately before trying to send any actual material. And no, you cannot "work around" the language you're asking about - to get people
2009-11-02 TV Treatment Format:
Hi, Lori. Thanks for the questions. I'm away from my office, so working at a slight handicap. I don't really know the "rules" for Canada. Here, what a treatment looks like depends on what you're
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