#new attractions
Annmarie on the show & the future of AMD
Introduction
Just weeks before the perennial end of the year bashes that ring in 2016, Annmarie Debrito can be found diligently at work, putting plans into place, writing, creating storyboards, interviewing candidates, prospecting, contacting sponsors, finalizing casting, etc. All the things needed to launch her first television production off the ground. From flights across the country, spontaneous road trips, presentations, meetings, contracts and budgets, it’s certainly not easy. But alas, the adventure, the drive and the excitement for new beginnings bekon the AMD Entertainment CEO and her wonderful crew. I, Ollie Montgomery, sat down with Annmarie for an AMA session to find out how she’s coping.
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OM: What’s happening and what’s going on?
Annmarie Debrito: As of now…
I have completed the storyboards for each finalist up to date. Next, each of the finalists will have their green room session where we will be taping. From the green room sessions, that’s how we pick our final cast. Once the cast is complete, we begin filming.
OM: Why did you pick who you picked?
Annmarie Debrito: Typically people hold casting calls in a busy setting and it’s a fast process where they rush through a screening and its loud, chaotic, busy. I didn’t want that. I wanted to personally prescreen each person first. Then, if interested, invite them to a very thorough, intense interview with myself and my casting team. Once this is done, my casting team and I sit and talk and invite the person to become a finalist. We look for personality and make sure their life storyline fits in with what I am looking for.
OM: Describe your craziest interview moment
Annmarie Debrito: I place ads everywhere about what I am looking for and one of the places I placed an ad was on Craigslist. I had a woman call me and she drove from Connecticut to Rhode Island, where we met at a busy hotel lobby in Providence. When the interview was over, she told me she was glad she didn’t have to kick me in the face. She said she and her sister were nervous about coming to meet with me and they had a plan about how to put me down if I was trying to harm them. I thought it was hilarious. But I do understand why they would have felt that way.
OM: When are you filming?
Annmarie Debrito: Filming starts next week for cast. Show filming begins in January.
OM: Where are you filming?
Annmarie Debrito:We are going to jump-start the first location and film in New York City. The majority of the filming will be done, throughout the New England area. We intend to showcase all the beautiful locations that N.E. has to offer the American people. We are currently reaching out to several businesses in NE for location agreements. We want so showcase your business. If you would like to have your business showcased in a scene on a major tv network, email us at [email protected]
OM: When do you expect the show to air?
Annmarie Debrito: After the season is filmed. I have no control on when it airs. That is done by the network.
OM: Who is your target demographic?
Annmarie Debrito: My target audience is everyone who enjoys watching someone living their truth and sharing with the world; this includes sharing their aspirations and showing their growth, mistakes, and their success. Allowing acceptance of these women’s personal wrongs and rights and courage while they are broadcast their lives on national tv and sharing it with millions and finding your connection in each of their story or seeing their struggles and believing in them as I did.
OM: What can we fans do in the meantime?
Annmarie Debrito: Stay connected through our social sites, make sure you sign up for our newsletters. if you would like to be a part of this major project, you can email us at [email protected] or sign up on our website at www.amdent.com
OM: What events do you have coming up?
Annmarie Debrito: Meet our FINAL Cast event! And be in the lookout for our SUMMER HUGE Premier Red Carpet Affair with all the mover and shakers in the industry. My vision is always BIG and this event is going to be EPIC. NE won’t forget this event.
