One thing I learnd from pitching: If I start with the story right away, I get entangled in details. If i start with one statement about the vision or premise (eg.: "I wanted to tell a story of a different kind of winner. A winner who actually loses everything.") producers are instantly more attentive and I tend to talk much clearer about the rest of the story.
I hired Jen as a script consultant once, and she did indeed ask me to pitch to her. Sadly, I was caught off-guard, and I crashed and burned. But she was right, it is a good practice to get in.
If you’re nervous in front of people, you can use these silent techniques: Tighten your abdominal muscles isometrically; your buttocks and/or do Kegel exercises. This will help your solar plexus to open up and help to relax your vocal cord area. Silently, slowly, take a deep breath. This is a singer’s technique which works also for speakers who feel nervous. It gives you inner strength to simultaneously focus on physical steps to harness mental thoughts. Slowly fill your lungs with air, holding your chest cage out, slowly exhale and then speak. You can interchange these exercises.
Wishing the best of luck Jorge! At some point we hope to edit together a video on pitch meetings but it probably won't be until long after you begin pitching : )
Always #grateful for all that you do. Great idea the video you guys are working on. pitching is an art form in itself that every writer needs to master, but since we writers for the most part are introverts, pitching becomes a challenge.
I guess the question that I have would be concerns around the IP of the story being pitched i.e. copyright. It is all well and good having the opportunity in pitching a story/idea and in the event it is accepted and progress further that's great. However what happens if you pitch and it does not get accepted so you move on to someone else in the meantime the person you had originally pitched to has stolen your idea and before you know it someone else is making huge cash based on something that you had created.
I am a writer in Atlanta and also have written several features that have been completed and premiered. Although every time I call a network to get a pitch meeting they usually tell me to have my literary agent contact them? Is there any way around this?
No, there's no way around it. The representation acts as a vetting process to prevent networks and studios from being bombarded with thousands of calls and meetings.
@@HENRYSBASEBALL It's actually both, though legalities are of major importance. Jonas is right where it's a vetting process. It's unsolicited submission or contact without representation unless they specifically state they accept unsolicited material. Most do not accept it. For legalities: Who wrote it and are they all on board with meeting with whomever? Is there an IP behind it? Is there a copyright?
What Sparrow said but let's say you don't have time or the money to do that then you should always email it to them after your pitch is confirmed... That is your proof of concept, now it's a fact you sent this to them first and your name is clearly seen in the treatment, one-pager, outline or script/screenplay
One thing I learnd from pitching: If I start with the story right away, I get entangled in details. If i start with one statement about the vision or premise (eg.: "I wanted to tell a story of a different kind of winner. A winner who actually loses everything.") producers are instantly more attentive and I tend to talk much clearer about the rest of the story.
Nice advice.
I hired Jen as a script consultant once, and she did indeed ask me to pitch to her. Sadly, I was caught off-guard, and I crashed and burned. But she was right, it is a good practice to get in.
Super easy actually, barely an inconvenience!
“YEA YEA” 😄👍👍
Pitch meetings are tight!
Wow. Wow. Wow. Wow.
"Oh really?"
I’m going to need you to get all the way off my back on this.
If you’re nervous in front of people, you can use these silent techniques: Tighten your abdominal muscles isometrically; your buttocks and/or do Kegel exercises. This will help your solar plexus to open up and help to relax your vocal cord area. Silently, slowly, take a deep breath. This is a singer’s technique which works also for speakers who feel nervous. It gives you inner strength to simultaneously focus on physical steps to harness mental thoughts. Slowly fill your lungs with air, holding your chest cage out, slowly exhale and then speak. You can interchange these exercises.
I like the part about "confidence vs. arrogance" !
"I want to see what's in the heart and the mind that's not hitting the page." Jen Grisanti
This is the biggest fear for me. But something I gotta do sooner than later. Its time. Thank you Jen, you are the greatest!
Its been delayed. Waiting on waiting on my first tablet, so I Skype. Thanks for asking. Will let you guys how it goes.
Wishing the best of luck Jorge! At some point we hope to edit together a video on pitch meetings but it probably won't be until long after you begin pitching : )
Always #grateful for all that you do. Great idea the video you guys are working on. pitching is an art form in itself that every writer needs to master, but since we writers for the most part are introverts, pitching becomes a challenge.
Great advice, thank you for sharing. I'm working on my pitch so this is really helpful.
Great interview !! she was very informative and detailed!! Who else ready to practice!!
Thank you for the advice Jen!
Well said! 🎉
That was so encouraging! Thank you!
Such great and important info, thanks so much!
Thanks for watching and wishing you the best on any upcoming pitches you may have.
If you don’t believe in yourself then how do you expect others to?
Fantastic Advice Thnxyou so much ❤
I guess the question that I have would be concerns around the IP of the story being pitched i.e. copyright. It is all well and good having the opportunity in pitching a story/idea and in the event it is accepted and progress further that's great. However what happens if you pitch and it does not get accepted so you move on to someone else in the meantime the person you had originally pitched to has stolen your idea and before you know it someone else is making huge cash based on something that you had created.
I am a writer in Atlanta and also have written several features that have been completed and premiered. Although every time I call a network to get a pitch meeting they usually tell me to have my literary agent contact them? Is there any way around this?
No, there's no way around it. The representation acts as a vetting process to prevent networks and studios from being bombarded with thousands of calls and meetings.
NO, IT IS AVOID LEGAL ISSUES WITH YOUR IDEA. YOU MUST HAVE REPRESENTATION.
@@HENRYSBASEBALL It's actually both, though legalities are of major importance. Jonas is right where it's a vetting process. It's unsolicited submission or contact without representation unless they specifically state they accept unsolicited material. Most do not accept it.
For legalities: Who wrote it and are they all on board with meeting with whomever? Is there an IP behind it? Is there a copyright?
These Rock!
Jen Rocks!!
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how to arrange for meeting a producer ..how to know about phone numbers of producers who want a script
Do NOT use self deprecation. It's in appropriate, and there are other angles that are more professional.
Great Stuff, thank you!
If i pitch for competition and few months later someone make a movie similar with my screenplays stories. So can i sue or file law suit?
Really great advice!! :))
Let's say you pitch for a network, and they steal your idea... Is this a legitimate concern/risk?
Get your idea copyrighted and patten first register it with the writers guild and you’ll be fine
What Sparrow said but let's say you don't have time or the money to do that then you should always email it to them after your pitch is confirmed... That is your proof of concept, now it's a fact you sent this to them first and your name is clearly seen in the treatment, one-pager, outline or script/screenplay
Writers guild does nothing. You need to copyright it with the U.S. of congress.
The point is my pitch worth billions dollars 🤣
self depricating?? ~~~~
Super easy, barely.........
These sort of advice videos are always so goddamn abstract. Bc there is no “way”...
K P ...so what would you suggest so that a writer pitches best to their advantage ?
My man, what you seem to be looking for is a formula to follow step by step in order to get such result. Unfortunately, that is not how life works.