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Day 63

Mar 20th, 2010 @ 09:08 am › Robert Ogden
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Well, Television is a very difficult thing to break into, now I can understand how people from all over the world come to Hollywood and end up with a career as a waiter.

Anyway, I did have some interaction with real TV people…here is how it all went down with A & E Network-

Dear Robert,

Thank you for submitting Street Food for our consideration. We had a lot of fun watching it (and salivating), but we’ve decided it’s not the right fit for A&E IndieFilms’ programming at this time.

Thanks very much for thinking of us at A&E IndieFilms. We admire the work you’re doing and wish you the very best of luck in finding the right partners for your project.

Best,

#### A&E

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I tried to reply to this person, but I got an automated reply that this person no longer works for A & E, so I wrote to the person who took over for her.

Hi #####,

My name is Robert Ogden, Street Food Uncovered is my concept, thanks for your input.

The Idea is to be a weekly series like Anthony Bourdains “No Reservations”

I don’t think it is an Indie Film thing. I was wondering if you could refer me to someone more in that vein-

Thanks so much,

Robert Ogden

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Her Reply

Why don’t you send it to my colleague ######

I replied with a thank you and sent this email to him-

Hi ####,
My name is Robert Ogden, I was referred to you by #######.

I would like to send you a copy of ” street food uncovered” for your consideration. It is a travel/food show like Anthony Bourdain or Andrew Zimmern, but focusing on street food.

The concept is great food, and what it takes to make it as a street food vendor. Each week we travel to a different location.

Please let me know where I should send the copy.

Thanks so much,
Robert

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His Reply-

Hey Robert. I just came out of a meeting where we passed on a very similar concept. Food related programming doesn’t really fit our mandates right now, so I’m afraid this is a pass.

That said, if you want to send the DVD as an example of your work, I’m happy to take a look and perhaps down the line we’ll find something else that will work better for us.

Address is below.

Best, #####

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Alright, so it didn’t go so well, but at least someone watched it, and I will send the DVD to the new guy…you never know.

I will make it someday, I can promise you that!

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