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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

On the lot, about to watch Up In The Air ...
11 hours ago
WB Store in the mall sucks. WB Store on the lot awesome.
13 hours ago
@jess_zook haha no but everytime I see him on the lot he's using his phone
14 hours ago
I'm so excited! We have a new 2010 WRX on the lot. Its silver, and boy is it nice!
14 hours ago
Just saw Ben Stiller on the lot, instantly recited lines from his scene on "Extras" loud enough that he could hear me.
15 hours ago
I got so much loot on the Lot, including a "fortune telling card game" with some great artwork, a t-shirt and mask. Mardi Frog!
15 hours ago
Thanks girl! He is HAWT! RT @CocoJhanel: I sent him there lol!!!RT @HauteinLA: Oh I WOULD finally see a hot guy on the lot on my
15 hours ago
I sent him there lol!!!RT @HauteinLA: Oh I WOULD finally see a hot guy on the lot on my last day!!!
15 hours ago
Oh I WOULD finally see a hot guy on the lot on my last day!!!
15 hours ago
@damianholbrook RT @SV_writers Can't wait for the LA crew screening of "Pandora" on the lot today - we'll let you know how it goes!
15 hours ago
Just got a poster signed by ALL of the key character Animators of Princess & the Frog the new Disney Animation movie here on the lot!
15 hours ago
It's The Princess & The Frog day on the lot. Just had a framed lithograph ROBBED from me in a trivia contest. All will pay.
16 hours ago
RT: Happy #Smallville Friday everyone! Can't wait for the LA crew screening of "Pandora" on the lot today - we'll let you know how it goes!
16 hours ago
At the Princess and the Frog celebration on the Lot, wearing my tiara and waiting for beignets!
16 hours ago
Jay-Z is on the lot today!
17 hours ago