Producing Unscripted Blog

Sound Advice on Dreams and Success from Todd C. Burns

Joke and Biagio talk with composer Todd C. Burns about creative careers, overcoming setbacks, mentorship, and making music and sound for film and television.

Uncharted: Jon Kroll Produces Gordon Ramsay Awesomeness

Legendary TV producer Jon Kroll on making Uncharted for Nat Geo during a pandemic. Bucking the odds to film Gordon Ramsay around the globe.

3 Ways Podcasting is Changing TV

Troy DeVolld: Sheer Poetry - Life, Dreams, Work and Reality in Los Angeles

For all the dreamers, the doers, and the up-and-comers who want to work in Los Angeles. Best-selling author and TV Producer Troy DeVolld is here to inspire.

2021: Staying Creative, Productive and Motivated

Tips on staying creative and motivated amidst all the craziness that is 2021. Plus, our new true-crime anthology TV series...and how it's made from our home

'Twas the Nightmare Before Editing!

3 Things Ted Lasso Can Teach You About Making TV & Film

What on earth can an underdog, fish-out-of-water sitcom teach you about making documentaries and unscripted TV? Alot, actually! Remember, "be the goldfish."

What Do Producers Actually Do? Ask Our Kids!

Making TV In Quarantine

Today we discuss moving an entire TV prodouction from our offices to working from home - plus 3 positive side-effects coming out of all of this. Stay safe.

Producing Personal Projects with Emmy Winner Steve Mazan

Producing personal projects is hard, but can be so worth it. Emmy award winner Steve Mazan shares his inspirational journey in this laugh-filled episode.

Hiring in Hollywood: The Flipside

Hiring in Hollywood for your next production? Sitting across the table interviewing for a job? These honest tips help you give..and get...jobs in Hollywood.

2020 Perspective for Filmmakers, Producers, and Creatives

As we enter a new decade of working in the entertainment industry, it's time to put your happiness first. Easier said than done...but you deserve it.

Our Top 3 Scariest Moments on Set

It's Halloween, and we're talking about the true terror that is film and TV production. From demon dogs to spooky lawyers & real witches. Enter if you dare!

Getting Engaged to Netflix

What's it like to produce & star in your own Netflix series? How does the process work? Get all the inside scoop from Tim & PJ, stars of Extreme Engagement.

Making Truly Independent TV with Filmmaker Brian Speciale

Make 70 Million Dollars on Shark Tank: Producer Brian Speciale Tells All

Brian Speciale used his filmmaking skills to flip the script: he got cast on Shark Tank, and made millions. Learn to use your own skills to to find success.

Create Great Titles for Your Projects: Tons of Tips...

Create catchy titles for your projects! Four goals of every title you create. Ten title templates to help you brainstorm. Plus, must-do research.

Showbiz and Your Mental Well-Being: It's Just TV...

It's Mental Health awareness month, and today we're discussing the pressures or working in the entertainment industry. Always put your mental health first.

3 Worst Kinds of Shows for New Producers to Pitch...Unless

Aspiring unscripted TV producer? Whether pitching doc or reality TV series, new producers shouldn't pitch these kinds of shows! And, what to pitch instead.

Pat Postiglione: Becoming a TV Personality

Detective Pat Postiglione never thought he'd work in TV, now he's hosting a hit series on Investigation Discovery. Here's his journey from cop to TV host.

Deadly Recall - Pitch Detective Based True Crime - 5 Tips

5 Tips to Pitching Detective-Based True Crime series, and the behind the scenes of our new Inestigation Discovery seris Deadly Recall.

3 Tips from RealScreen 2019

RealScreen is the premiere unscripted film and TV conference. Couldn't make it? We were there, and we share our top three takeaways for 2019.

Hollywood Stocking Stuffers - Three Tips from the Trenches

It's the holiday season in Hollywood! But no matter where you live, these career tips will help you make the most of the season, build bonds, and grow.

Spooky: Pitching Paranormal Shows - 4 Tips & Happy Halloween!

It's Halloween & we've got a great post and podcast for you - pitching paranomal shows. Ghosts, aliens, psychics - what you need to know to sell paranormal.