These pilots didn't win enough audience votes to make it past the first episode. Heavy competition, shifting taste, and the alignment of the moon can all take a worthy show down -- watch these and imagine what Prime Time could have been.
How It Works
- Anyone, anywhere submits a pilot that is five minutes or less.
- The creators of the prime time shows watch all submissions.
- They pick the best ones to be screened.
- At the screening, a live audience watches the new pilots and new episodes of the prime time shows.
- The audience votes. Top 5 shows become the new prime time lineup.
- Repeat.
Get There!
created by
Michael Schoolcraft, Mike Rock
A reality show with a twist.
Screened: 2006-08-28 at Anthology Film Archives
Votes: 87/159 - 54.72% share; placed 6th of 10
Cast
| Deacon (Host) | Toby Harris |
| Ben | Mike Rock |
| Becky | Meg Broagn |
| Mario | Lorenzo Caccialanza |
| Kevin | Mark Freeman |
| Patricia | Katie F. Ward |
| Megan | Samantha Streets |
| Clark | Michael Schoolcraft |
| Danny | Derek Mears |
| Andy | Matt Lussier |
Crew
| Michael Schoolcraft | Director, Writer |
| Mike Rock | Director, Writer, Producer |
| Ed Hajarian | Cinematographer, Editor |
Dapper Dildo
An anthropomorphic dildo helps a dude get through life.
Screened: 2006-08-28 at Anthology Film Archives
Votes: 70/159 - 44.03% share; placed 7th of 10
Cast
| Voice of Dapper Dildo | Gene Cawley |
| Darrin | Jason Keeley |
| Rita | Leah Averre |
| Connie | Suzie Gallehugh |
Crew
| Jack Phillips | Director |
| Jason Keeley | Writer |
| Dwight Harvey | Writer |
| Gene Cawley | Producer, Editor |
| Samarra Khaja | Costume Designer, Props |
Cool Jose
Mitchell's Lot
The Morning After
created by
Tom Kauffman, David Seger
The A-OK production team is nothing if not prolific. They crank out more pilots -- all with impressive production levels, multiple locations and digital effects. In this edition of their creations, a young couple must fight their way past protestors to attain the morning after pill. There's a whole thing with a sperm, too.
Screened: 2006-06-26 at Anthology Film Archives
Votes: 67/146 - 45.89% share; placed 7th of 10
Cast
| Chris | Tom Kauffman |
| Head Protestor | Alex Osbourne |
Crew
| Tom Kauffman | Director, Writer, Producer, Editor |
| David Seger | Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor |
| Ken Ochalek | Cinematographer, Crew |
| Eric Gosicki | Animator |
| Mike Greiner | Crew |
Burnt
created by
Sarah Y. Gates
A woman discovers she has inherited a terrible power from her witch ancestry.
Screened: 2006-06-26 at Anthology Film Archives
Votes: 40/146 - 27.40% share; placed 10th of 10
Cast
| Anna | Lennon Parham |
| Nate | Rob Webber |
| Chad | Damon Ketron |
| Becca | Angeliki George |
| Susannah | Sarah Y. Gates |
| Parrish | Jim Conley |
| Carmelita/Drunk Friend | Teresa Tulipano |
| Chad's Date | Diana Chang |
Crew
| Michael Jaffe | Producer |
| Carla Roley | Cinematographer |
| Kara O'Connell-Williams | Editor |
| Mike Sleap | Sound, Sound Mixer |
| Diana Chang | Crew |
Anne Frank: The Lost Pages
The "Teen Homicide" kids return with a Todd Solondz take on Nazi Germany.
Screened: 2006-05-22 at Anthology Film Archives
Votes: 88/168 - 52.38% share; placed 6th of 9
Cast
| Anne Frank | Jess Lane |
| Lucia | Casey Long |
Crew
| Jess Lane | Director, Writer |
| Jon Golbe | Director, Writer |
| Madeline Shapiro | Cinematographer |
| Bob Weisz | Sound |
NYPDance
created by
Kevin Scott, Matt Oberg
Crimefighting and ass-grabbing.
Screened: 2006-04-24 at Magnet Theater
Votes: 75/148 - 50.68% share; placed 7th of 8
Cast
| Det. Sisco | Matt Oberg |
| Det. Cardigan | Will Nunziata |
| Roseanna Scotto | Ellie Kemper |
| Cop 1 | David Lombard |
| KINESTHESIA Dancer | Jerry Miller |
| Russian Super | Chris Caniglia |
Crew
| Kevin Scott | Director, Writer, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor |
| Matt Oberg | Writer |
Bone Boys
created by
Tony Zaret, Stephen Levinson
Two guys cruise the streets in search of fresh meat for their illicit video.
Screened: 2006-03-28 at Anthology Film Archives
Votes: 43/149 - 28.86% share; placed 6th of 12
Cast
| Maria | Anya Garrett |
| T-Bone | Tony Zaret |
| J-Dog | Joel Moss Levinson |
Crew
| Joel Moss Levinson | Director |
| Tony Zaret | Writer |
| Stephen Levinson | Writer |
| Andrew Lin | Writer |
| Ed Mundy | Digital Effects |
Lindemann
created by
Justin Michael
"Lindemann here!" A fairy tale about an orphan and a magical attorney.
Screened: 2006-03-28 at Anthology Film Archives
Votes: 36/149 - 24.16% share; placed 9th of 12
Cast
| Bully #1 | Greg Gertmenian |
| Bully #2 | Tom Xia |
| Bully #3 | Greg Kanimian |
| Charlie | Kyle Mooney |
| Teacher | Scott Chernoff |
| Lindemann | Nick Rutherford |
| Louise | Amanda Dieli |
| Craig | Clay Larsen |
| Cop | Casey Levental |
| Ominous Voice | Harry Chaskin |
Crew
| Justin Michael | Director, Writer |
| Harry Chaskin | Director, Cinematographer, Editor |
| Jacob Kahana | Music Composition |
| Chris Woods | Music Composition |
| Casey Levental | Crew |
Crop Report
created by
Brian Argotsinger
B. Brian Argotsinger tries to pull off a rural "Outer Limit," with mixed success.
Screened: 2006-03-28 at Anthology Film Archives
Votes: 35/149 - 23.49% share; placed 10th of 12
Cast
| Timmy Canary | Brian Argotsinger |
Crew
| Casey Opstad | Cinematographer |
| Ryan Karels | Editor |
Gears
created by
Kevin Hines, David Lombard
A girl sees things that others don't.
Screened: 2006-03-28 at Anthology Film Archives
Votes: 35/149 - 23.49% share; placed 10th of 12
Cast
| Mr.Op | Zach Woods |
| Sadie | Rebekka Johnson |
| Tuffy (the Bully) | Dyna Moe |
Crew
| David Lombard | Director, Writer, Editor, Digital Effects, Props |
| Kevin Hines | Writer |
Clipboard
created by
Will Hines
Clipboard to the rescue!
Screened: 2006-03-28 at Anthology Film Archives
Votes: 28/149 - 18.79% share; placed 12th of 12
Cast
| Clipboard | Kevin Hines |
| Eyepatch Woman | Eliza Skinner |
| Chaos Agent | Rob Lathan |
Crew
| Will Hines | Director, Writer, Music Composition, Editor, Digital Effects |
| Terry Jinn | Cinematographer |
Fucked
created by
John Reynolds, Eric Scott
A very solid "Lost" parody... check it out.
Screened: 2006-02-27 at Anthology Film Archives
Votes: 97/189 - 51.32% share; placed 6th of 10
Cast
| Glasses Man | Joe Wengert |
| Amnesia Man | Eric Scott |
| Pretty Woman | Kate Spencer |
| Racist Man | John Reynolds |
| Married Woman | Susannah Beckett |
| Big Guy | Jim Santangeli |
| Red-Haired Guy | Chris Kula |
| Blonde Gal | Emily Tarver |
| Last Guy | Eugene Cordero |
Crew
| Aubrey Plaza | Director, Producer, Editor |
| John Reynolds | Writer |
| Eric Scott | Writer |
| Mike Wagner | Cinematographer |
| Shelly Reynolds | Digital Effects |
| Josh Book | Crew |
| Carra O'Neal | Crew |
