Is it possible that I can submit my concept to production companies in the US, whilst residing and living in Australia?

Is the process of proposing a new TV reality show to a production company and developing a test pilot expensive? How much did you spend for this process?

Does it mean if I propose a TV reality show and it becomes successful and is to be aired on TV, would I need to be the host of the show or play a role in it? Alternatively, would I become an executive producer or director or is that determined by the production company?

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I wouldn’t discount Australian production companies. Myth Busters is Produced by Beyond Productions — a Sydney based company.
You can still submit an idea to the US production companies, however you would need to be willing to travel to the US if things picked up. As for a test pilot, it doesn’t need to be that great. They will remake it anyway, you are only doing that to help demonstrate the concept. A consumer DV camera would be fine.

The role you get to play in the show simply comes down to what you can negotiate. They won’t offer you anything — you would have to fight long and hard to maintain some involvement in the show.

Regards,
Matt

Reality TV Show Pitch