Day 63
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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