Michael Maurer, Writer
Kids and Family
Entertainment for TV & Film
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Michael Maurer, film and television writer/story editor and developer for animation and live action -- gives you six key reasons that could prevent your series from getting the green light.
A must-read before you start writing that bible or submit to a studio.
Michael has optioned 10 feature films. (including one produced) His most recent projects include a 3D animated feature for Starz Animation (based on his original idea, and a TV animated feature for Toonz Animation, based on the classic Speed Racer franchise, which is currently in production.
He's also penned over 300 animation and live-action scripts for television, story edited series and developed series bibles for Disney, Universal, Warner Brothers, and a dozen international companies.
His most recent projects include scripts for A Squared Entertainment's new Warren Buffett series, Secret Millionaires Club, airing on HUB, and Pac-Man: The Adventure Begins, premiering this year on Disney XD.
Michael Says...
These are
some of the key reasons that can prevent a series from getting the green light.
Reason #1 - Your series
concept and/or characters are good but lack a unique element or twist to make
them blow away the competition.
Reason #2 - Your basic
concept and characters are unique, but your bible isn’t written with a
visual and/or comedic flair that properly communicates your vision.
Reason #3 - Your pilot script isn’t closing the deal because it’s built on a flawed concept and/or underdeveloped characters that don’t grab the reader’s attention.
Reason #4 - Buyers
can’t see that your series is working because you lack a top notch pilot
script to convince them that they have a hit on their hands.
Reason #5 - Your series bible
doesn’t have 4-6 fully developed stories to prove your concept has the
potential to last for three seasons or more.
Reason #6 - Your series
doesn’t fit the marketplace because you’ve mixed demographics. For
example, your characters are pre-school, but your concept is suited to 6-11
year olds.
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For a summary
of Michael's recent work, go to: http://michaelmaurer.
Stay tuned for an upcoming interview with Michael Maurer.
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