COUNTRY HOUSE
A SHOW PROPOSAL
COUNTRY HOUSE
A singer / song writing competition
SYNOPSIS
In “Country House” sixteen contestants compete to create their own original songs, all while living under the same roof. The Country House Sixteen will put everything on the line to earn the award of best singer/ song writer and win a recording contract and cash prize.
The show will document the creative process involved in collaborating, creating, arranging, and performing original music. Country House is a combination of “Big Brother”, “Songland” and “American Idol”. “Country House” will feature a group of musicians all living under one roof, competing and dealing with unexpected twists, conflicts, drama and plain old craziness that arises when artists live in close quarters. The show would filmed 24/7 (as they do on Big Brother and other shows) since inspiration can come at any time, even as a dream in the middle of the night. All the contestants have one thing in common, they need a break and they have come to the right place.
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Each week America will vote for their favorite song and artist. The artist with the least amount of votes will leave the beginning of the next show. Added conflict will come from having to say goodbye to people that others respect and friendships that have grown.
THE HOUSE
The show “Country House” will take place on a ranch outside of Nashville, Tennessee. The house will have 8 bedrooms, in which 2 contestants will share each bedroom. There will be a barn on the property that will be converted into a recording studio / performance area.
The house will be surrounded with high definition cameras and sound recording gear to capture the guests every move, habits and conflicts.
AUDITIONS
These sixteen contestants will be found through a talent search in various clubs and on line. They will each bring their own strengths into the house. We will incorporate elect back stories throughout the audition process.
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HOST​
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Country House would have a host to help describe and instruct the competition rules. They would also breakdown the goals of each assignment. They will have an upbeat attitude with tongue in cheek lines to the contestants to add some comedy. Most likely someone in the music business or a country singer / song writer.
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MENTORS
Starting on week # 4 – we will bring in mentors to help the competitors. Each mentor will work separately with contestants comparing notes and telling stories behind some of their classic songs that they wrote.
EPISODE BREAKDOWN
"Country House"
10 Episodes
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EPISODE 1
Talent search package in various clubs
Intro 16 contestants
Explain competition
Reveal house
Contestant background packages
Topic/Group wheel
Groups break into quartets
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EPISODE 2
Four songs arranged in reality
Four songs performed in "The Barn"
Bottom rated song determines the four contestants eligible for elimination
One from bottom group eliminated
(15 contestants left)
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EPISODE 3
Break into five trios
Topic wheel
Five songs arranged in reality
Bottom rated song determines the three contestants eligible for elimination
One eliminated
(14 Contestants left)
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EPISODE 4
Duet week: 7 duets
Two bottom rated songs determine two eligible for elimination
Two eliminated
(12 contestants left)
EPISODE 5
Trio/Mentor week : Four trios
Bottom rated song determines three eligible for elimination
One eliminated
Two from highest rated song safe the next week from competing
EPISODE 6
Nine competing - Three trios
Mentors: Dolly Parton, Brad Paisley, Garth Brooks, Faith Hill
Bottom rated song determines three eligible for elimination
One eliminated
(8 contestants remain)
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EPISODE 7
Two groups of 4 :Bottom 2 eliminated
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EPISODE 8
Two trios
Mentor:
Brad Paisley
Dolly Parton
2 of bottom 3 eliminated - 4 left
EPISODE 9
Two duets
Bottom song 1 eliminated
(3 remain)
EPISODE 10
Three final contestants arrange songs with 3 returning contestants of their choice
Final 3 Solo Performances
Winner crowned
SHOW STYLE
Country House has a style that combines the slick film quality of a high music variety show and documentary style of a Behind The Scenes show. We have a team of award winning directors of photography and professional technicians to insure the highest of quality to the production. We will use the same techniques as in many "Fly On The Wall " shows such as Big Brother and Love Island. Each show will feel like you're inside the circle of talent, with the curtain pulled back to see how the real magic happens.
BUDGET & CREW
Country House is a simple show and we want to keep it simple. Production will be guided by Mark K and Gerry B as Producers. Their experience in shows like this will help to keep the production simple and fun. We have award winning editors and graphics designers to insure the highest quality show.
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We propose starting with 10 shows, releasing one per week. Each show is approximately one hour in length.
ABOUT PRODUCERS
PRODUCER - MARK KALBFELD
Mark Kalbfeld has been a producer for over 25 years. He has produced television shows, commercials, music videos and live music events. Mark has produced hundreds of country music videos and has been nominated for Academy of Country Music Producer of best Music Video 14 times and has won the award 5 times.
He has also produced live television events such as “The Passion” for FOX, Rascal Flatts’ “Nothing Like This” special for ABC, Garth Brooks Live for NBC, plus specials with Olivia Newton-John, Big & Rich, Toby Keith to name a few. Mark also spreads his production career with commercials for such products as FORD, Honda, Kia, T-Mobile, Aflac, and hundreds of promos for NBC / Universal, NBC Sports, FOX and ABC.
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Mark is a seasoned producer, who knows his way around a shoot and post production. His experience includes producing commercials, promos, documentaries music videos and multi-camera shows.
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PRODUCER - GERALD BEG
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CONTACT
Phone: 310-497-1645
Mark Kalbfeld
Executive Producer
Frames Per Second Productions, Inc
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