Posted by PTravel on 09/10/06 19:18

"Larry in AZ" <usenet2@DE.LETE.THISljvideo.com> wrote in message
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> Waiving the right to remain silent, "PTravel" <ptravel@travelersvideo.com>
> said:
>
>> I was wondering how best to pitch this -- would a DVD with a cover
>> letter to who ever does development at Discovery be the right approach,
>> or would this mark me as a hopeless amateur? I'd assume that, at this
>> point, 3/4" is obsolete. Do I need to get the projects transferred to
>> Digibeta or something similar, just for the purpose of pitching?
>
> That person, whomever it is at Discovery Channel, probably receives 50
> pitches per day in the mail, all accompanied by DVDs, VHS, etc. You'll be
> hopelessly lost in the clutter.
>
> My advice is to use whatever friendly connections you have in the
> business.
> Surely, you know an entertainment lawyer or three..?

I do, but it undercuts my attorney credibility if I try to peddle my
non-lawyer skills. ;)

>
> --
> Larry Jandro
> Video Engineering & Equipment Rentals
> Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
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