On the Lot

On the Lot (2007)

EndedReality show

The cameras are about to start rolling on the new moviemaking competition series On the Lot. Fifty aspiring filmmakers from around the globe will discover the magic of moviemaking when they are brought to Los Angeles and must endure a rigorous "Hollywood Boot Camp", where they will have their first attempt at a Hollywood-style "pitch" meeting; a "24-Hour Film Shoot", where each must shoot and edit a short film in a 24-hour period; as well as a "one-page, one-hour" film shoot, where they will have an hour to film a one-page scene with the help of professional directors of photography, camera and sound operators and actors. The 18 who make the cut will advance in the competition in the hope of landing a $1-million DreamWorks development deal.

Network
Scheduleevery Tuesday at 20:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E163 Cut to WinnerAug 21, 2007
S01E154 Cut to 3 & 3 Directors CompeteAug 14, 2007
S01E145 Cut to 4 & 4 Directors CompeteAug 7, 2007
S01E136 Cut to 5 & 5 Directors CompeteJul 31, 2007
S01E128 Cut to 6 & 6 Directors CompeteJul 24, 2007
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'On the Lot' premiere?

'On the Lot' premiered on May 22, 2007.

Who hosted the TV show 'On the Lot'?

'On the Lot' was hosted by actress and television personality Adrianna Costa.

Who were the judges on 'On the Lot'?

The judges on 'On the Lot' were director Brett Ratner and producer Carrie Fisher.

How many contestants were there in the first season of 'On the Lot'?

There were 16 contestants in the first season of 'On the Lot'.

What was the grand prize for the winner of 'On the Lot'?

The grand prize for the winner of 'On the Lot' was a $1 million development deal with DreamWorks.

Did the contestants on 'On the Lot' have to create short films?

Yes, the contestants on 'On the Lot' had to create their own short films.

How long were the episodes of 'On the Lot'?

The episodes of 'On the Lot' were approximately 60 minutes long.

Did the audience have any influence on the judging in 'On the Lot'?

No, the audience did not have any influence on the judging in 'On the Lot'.

Were the short films created by the contestants screened on television?

Yes, the short films created by the contestants were screened on television.

Was there a live audience present during the filming of 'On the Lot'?

No, there was no live audience present during the filming of 'On the Lot'.

Did the elimination process on 'On the Lot' involve a panel discussion?

Yes, the elimination process on 'On the Lot' involved a panel discussion with the judges and the contestants.

Were there any guest mentors on 'On the Lot'?

Yes, there were guest mentors on 'On the Lot' who provided guidance and advice to the contestants.

Were there any special challenges or themes in 'On the Lot'?

Yes, there were special challenges and themes in 'On the Lot' that the contestants had to incorporate into their short films.

Was there a prize for the runner-up in 'On the Lot'?

Yes, there was a prize for the runner-up in 'On the Lot', which was a $500,000 development deal with DreamWorks.

Did the contestants have access to professional equipment and resources?

Yes, the contestants on 'On the Lot' had access to professional equipment and resources to create their short films.

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