Steven Spielberg’s On The Lot
Thursday, May 25th, 2006Yesterday Bravo was running a Top Chef marathon. I had never watched the show but was sucked in by great casting and ultra critical judges (“I’m not your bitch, bitch!”)
There are basically two types of reality contests. In a series like Survivor once you win you might get cash and some exposure but after the show ends what more are you than a tax evader and a trivia question? On the other hand, American Idol launched Kelly Clarkson’s career. Even a few second place Idol’s have gone on to success.
Is Harold of Top Chef going to end up with his own Food network show? Will he open a restaurant? Publish a cookbook? I think yes.
Here is the official website of Steven Spielberg and Mark Burnett’s upcoming “unscripted reality contest” On The Lot.
Applicants must submit a self-directed short film up to five minutes in length. Normal rules apply. A panel of experts axes some hopeful each week until the public votes for the ultimate winner. You get money, stars, equipment, and one week to make your film. Each week’s film is of a different genre.
The ultimate winner gets a 1 million dollar development deal with Dreamworks.
The difference between Survivor and Top Chef is that on Top Chef all the contestants are mostly trained chefs. The winner of Top Chef will go on to success because he has the talent, training, and now the opportunity to make it happen. I’m not saying its the best way or the most realistic way but if you think you have the talent and would make a good contestant apply here.
