Film Director Abi Varghese: How to Turn Your Passion Project in to a Netflix Series

Author: Shereen Kassam, FunnyBrownGirl
Published: Thu 21 Mar 2019
Episode Link: https://funnybrowngirl.libsyn.com/brown-nations-abi-varghese-how-to-pitch-to-netflix

Abi Varghese recently launched his third TV comedy series - Metro Park. You may also know him as the writer and director of the popular Netflix series Brown Nation. Abi talks with us about writing a TV script, pitching to Netflix, and the process of writing, selling, and producing a TV show! He also shares with us his journey from Corporate America to Creative Entrepreneur!

Abi is a New York based writer/director, best known for his Netflix Series "Brown Nation." His other notable work includes "Akkara Kazhchakal" an Indian TV sitcom that went for 5 season (50 episodes). Abi's feature film includes "Monsoon Mangoes" which stars Fahadh Faasil, Vijay Raaz, Vinay Forrt & Tovino Thomas.

Abi is currently working on a feature film in Hindi as well as a couple of new TV series.

In this episode we talk about balancing a full-time career with a passion project, making the move to full-time creative entrepreneur, and taking your script from creation to production.

So what are we waiting for, let’s get started!

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Key Questions answered by Abi Varghese

How Abi’s creative journey began
How Abi balanced a full-time career at Unilever with his passion
Is an MBA worth
Memorable moments in Abi’s journey
Challenges that Abi has faced
How to pitch a TV show idea or feature film
How to pitch to Nexflix
Writing, selling, and producing a TV pilot or feature film
How to find investors for feature films or TV shows

Abi Varghese Discusses:

How to leave your full-time job to pursue your creative passion
How to take your script from creation to production
How Abi created his pilot, Brown Nation, and pitched it to Netflix
Tips to get your TV pilot noticed
How to find film investors
Where does Abi’s inspiration come from
Advice Abi has to other creatives

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