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FOX's "On the Lot"
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Set to air in Spring 2007, "On the Lot" is a new reality competition series in which aspiring filmmakers can take the first step toward fulfilling their dreams of becoming a Hollywood director.  "On the Lot" will give aspiring filmmakers from around the world the chance to earn a $1-million development deal at DreamWorks.  "On the Lot" is executive-produced by Mark Burnett and Steven Spielberg.  "On the Lot" will feature a cast of 16 undiscovered filmmakers who will compete to win the support of the show's viewers, as their fate will be decided by a weekly audience vote.

"On the Lot" will air over two nights weekly, with a one-hour "Film Premiere" episode, followed the next night by a half-hour "Box Office" results show.

After a global search, applicants for "On the Lot" will be winnowed to a group of 16 talented filmmakers. These "On the Lot" finalists will be brought to Hollywood, where they will be divided into teams and begin the journey toward their "big break."

Every week on "On the Lot," the hopeful filmmakers will produce short films from a chosen genre, running the gamut from comedies to thrillers, personal dramas to romance, sci-fi to horror. They'll have access to the best resources the industry has to offer -- professional writers, cast and crew, and maybe even Hollywood celebrities.

After the teams have battled time frames, budgets and all the usual chaos that goes along with filmmaking, their films will debut and be critiqued in front of a live audience during the "Film Premiere" episode of "On the Lot." Judges will include a high-ranking motion picture executive, a prominent film critic and a succession of well-respected guests, such as directors who are experts in the week's featured genre. But the filmmakers ultimately will be judged by the harshest critics of all … the public.

It will be "On the Lot" viewers whose votes determine which film should be left on the cutting-room floor. On the next night's "Box Office" results show for "On the Lot," the director whose feature garners the fewest votes will be sent home.

The competition continues and directors are eliminated until only the most talented filmmaker is anointed the winner and heads to DreamWorks … "On the Lot."






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FOX's "On the Lot" Director Wes Craven to Serve as Guest Judge "On the Lot" Tuesday, June 19, on FOXLast night, Trever James was eliminated from the competition and the second group of five director finalists each premiered a film that he or she wrote, shot and edited in five days. Read more...
Carrie Fisher on "On the Lot" "The Devil Wears Prada" Director David Frankel to Serve as Guest Judge "On the Lot" Tuesday, June 12, on FOXHe'll serve as the guest judge beside regulars Carrie Fisher and Garry Marshall on Tuesday's episode. Read more...
Shia LaBeouf in Dreamworks' "Disturbia" "Transformers" Star Shia Labeouf and Director Michael Bay to Serve as Guest Judges "On the Lot" Tuesday, June 5, on FOXThe remaining 15 director finalists have been divided into three groups of five, and the first group - Sam Friedlander, Hilary Graham, Trever James, Shalini Kantayya and Adam Stein - will premiere their personal submission films and receive the judges' critiques. Read more...
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ON THE LOT: TWEETS

March 17, 2010
Saw Courtney Cox on the lot today shooting "Cougar Town". Love that show!
1 hour ago
RT @EdleyShine Reggie seem like a good dude who wants a used Bentley when theirs a bunch of 2011 models on the lot!-->STAMP he's not alone
2 hours ago
RT @EdleyShine: @ezstreet Reggie seem like a good dude who wants a used Bentley when theirs a bunch of 2011 models on the lot!
2 hours ago
@ezstreet Reggie seem like a good dude who wants a used Bentley when theirs a bunch of 2011 models on the lot!
2 hours ago
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3 hours ago
I'll be working on the lot on Burbank, too. That alone is enough for my to wet myself, but the job is great and the people seem really cool.
3 hours ago
A busy morning of phone calls then off to Warner Bros. Special Events for a working lunch. Love being on the lot!
4 hours ago
@MINIParts not sure if you meant to include me on that tweet, but Prestige has one on the lot. Got a call today telling me to buy it! lol
7 hours ago
@typeforty I really wish they hadn't been there. They were so grim. The sour faces on the lot of them!
8 hours ago
Beautiful new 2010 CR-Vs are on the lot! Stop by and take one for a spin at Lia Honda Northampton, 293 King St, Northampton, MA
8 hours ago
The salesman was trying to sell what's on the lot as any salesman would. And I was trying to find out when the 2011 redesign would b avail
9 hours ago
Great day. Great weather. Great things. & hopefully my fave EIC of Prevention Mag will be on the lot tomorrow to make another great day! :)
15 hours ago
Alamo has no car w/ a locked back, just a truck. Can't w/ gear; we find a Benz on the lot and Tim asked for it then; reservation resurfaces.
15 hours ago
i'm in best show buffering hell. IT maintenance on the lot, etc. grr. RT @bigplastichead: Best Show people. Right now. @WFMU
20 hours ago
I absolutely MUST #shoutout this guy who spent 20 mins n the at&t store w/ me & didn't say sh!+ but rolled up on me in his 745 on the lot...
20 hours ago