Your Idea Could Be
the Beginning of
Something Powerful.
Every television show begins with an idea.
Maybe you have imagined hosting your own talk show. Perhaps you have a concept for a compelling series, an unforgettable documentary, an educational program or a story that needs to be told.
You may have a complete show ready for television—or nothing more than a vision and the determination to bring it to life.
IDEA COULD BECOME
TELEVISION
WMP TV NETWORK
There is room
for your story.
WMP TV considers a variety of original programming. If your idea has a clear purpose, a defined audience and something meaningful to offer viewers, we would like to learn more.
You do not need
to have everything
figured out.
Some creators come to us with completed episodes. Others have recorded a pilot, developed an outline or created similar content online.
Many begin with nothing more than an idea.
You do not need to know how to produce a television show before speaking with us. Our team can help you consider the format, audience, production needs and next steps required to move your concept forward.
what you
want to say.
And why viewers will want to watch.
Start with the message. The rest can be developed.
Already have a show
or existing content?
Your program may be closer to television than you realize.
If you already have a podcast, web series, interview program, documentary, video library or completed show, WMP TV can review your content and determine whether it may qualify for distribution through our network.
Our team looks at the content as a whole—its purpose, presentation, audience and ability to become an ongoing television offering.
SUBMIT YOUR SHOW FOR REVIEW →content reaches
television.
The show’s concept and purpose
Audio and video quality
Episode length and format
The number of episodes available
Your intended audience
Your ability to create additional programming
Whether the content meets WMP TV’s standards
Existing content can be the beginning of a much larger television presence.
What to include
in your pitch.
You do not need a complicated presentation. Begin by telling us what you are creating, who it is for and why it deserves to be seen.
Make the
vision clear.
The more clearly you can explain your vision, the better we can understand its potential.
Tell us enough to understand where your idea could go.
The name of your show or working title.
What the program is about and what viewers will experience.
Describe the audience you want to reach.
Explain the purpose, message or reason behind the concept.
Share the element that gives your show its own identity.
Tell us who will lead, appear in or contribute to the program.
Your anticipated runtime or preferred format.
Let us know how you envision the program continuing.
Tell us what content you already have available.
Explain what support you may need to bring the concept forward.
Include links to available material when possible.
A great pitch does not need to be complicated.
It needs to make the vision clear.
Need help developing
your idea?
A promising idea still needs the right structure to become a strong television program.
viewers can
follow.
Our television producers can help you explore the creative and practical decisions that shape a program before it reaches production.
SPEAK TO A TELEVISION PRODUCER →Shape the central idea and determine what makes the program work.
Explore how the show can be presented and understood by its audience.
Develop a repeatable format that gives the program consistency.
Clarify who the program is designed to reach.
Explore the people who can bring the concept and conversations to life.
Consider how the first episode can introduce the show's purpose and format.
Shape a story, subject or real-world concept into a compelling program.
Identify the practical production needs behind the concept.
Explore how recorded material can become finished television content.
Determine how current videos or programs may be adapted for television.
Explore how one program can become part of a larger television presence.
Your starting point can be an idea. The next step is discovering what it can become.
How the pitch
process works.
Every television project begins somewhere. Here's what the conversation can look like after you submit your idea.
Submit Your Idea
Tell us about your proposed show, documentary or series through our online pitch form.
Initial Review
Our team will review the concept, intended audience, available content and potential fit with WMP TV Network.
Speak With a Television Producer
If your concept appears to be a possible fit, we may invite you to discuss the idea, production needs and next steps with a WMP TV producer.
Explore the Possibilities
Depending on your project, we may discuss content development, production services, network placement or the possibility of building your own television channel.
Submitting a pitch does not guarantee acceptance or production, but every television project has to begin somewhere. Yours can begin here.
The world may be
waiting for
your show.
The idea you have been carrying could educate someone, inspire someone, entertain someone or finally give a voice to a story that has remained unheard.
You do not have to keep wondering what might happen.
Every television project starts with someone willing to begin.
Start the conversation.
Discover what is possible.
Bring the idea. Explore the possibilities. Take the next step toward television.