LIMITED TO 60 REGISTRANTS; SEPARATE ADMISSION REQUIRED. This is separate event is not covered by a Gold Pass. The Pitch Boot Camp is a special event held before the Screenwriting Expo, run by the Scriptwriters Network,scriptwritersnetwork.org. The Pitch Boot Camp is designed to drill perspective screenwriters into delivering professional, concise and interesting pitches comfortably and sincerely to anyone at any time in any place under any conditions. The goal is to prepare screenwriters for participation at any pitching or networking event. The Pitch Boot Camp structure will mirror that of the Golden Pitch event itself, and thus potentially increase the effectiveness of the screenwriter's pitch. Tables will be set up just like the Golden Pitch, attended by ‘company reps’ (mock production companies, agents, managers and studio development executives). Each participant will pitch at each table for five minutes and switch roles to act as a ‘company reps’ to hear five-minute pitches from the other participating writers. Company reps will mark a simple checkbox score card on the major pitching points to help the pitcher to gauge how thoroughly they are communicating their project. Participants must have their material copyright protected and a prepared pitch. Some Pitching Resources: Selling Your Story in 60 Seconds; The Script Selling Game; Ten Minutes To The Pitch. LIMITED TO: 30 REGISTRANTS; SEPARATE ADMISSION REQUIRED. You must click the 'Buy' link to sign up. (The price will be zero; this is the only way to reserve a seat.)

Here is how this unique class works: you speak your pitch, and instructor Gary Shusett will give an improved version back to in 1-3 minutes – or more time if there are few registrants in the class. He will then spend some time explaining why his approach to pitching, and how you can use this approach for other pitches. This class works best with no more than 20 students, so if it fills up, we will ask Gary to give it again later. Why this class? Gary Shusett is widely known in Hollywood for being able to hear a pitch and tell you how to repair it in one to three minutes. We have invited him to hold a special pre-Expo Pitch Repair Class to complement the pre-Expo Pitch Boot Camp being held by the Scriptwriters Network. We’ve timed this class so that you can attend both and perfect your pitches. Because this pre-Expo session is a Sherwood Oaks College event, not part of the Expo per so, a $10 fee is required of all registrants, including Gold Pass registrants. All fees for this class go to support Sherwood Oaks Experimental College. Sign up by logging into your Expo registration and click to add this special class. You can come late or leave early, but part of the value is in listening to his suggestions to other students.

This no-nonsense guide to pitchfests will cover: The Do's and Don'ts of pitchfests What you should and should not be pitching What execs are really looking for How to prepare for your pitch (everything before you sit down) What to include in your first minute Making the most out of 5 minutes How to make the Perfect Trailer Pitch The top 15 concepts execs have already heard The Magic One Sheet Horror stories and Success stories And I'll take and critique a few sample pitches!

LIMITED TO 60 REGISTRANTS; SEPARATE ADMISSION REQUIRED. This is separate event is not covered by a Gold Pass. The Pitch Boot Camp is a special event held before the Screenwriting Expo, run by the Scriptwriters Network,scriptwritersnetwork.org. The Pitch Boot Camp is designed to drill perspective screenwriters into delivering professional, concise and interesting pitches comfortably and sincerely to anyone at any time in any place under any conditions. The goal is to prepare screenwriters for participation at any pitching or networking event. The Pitch Boot Camp structure will mirror that of the Golden Pitch event itself, and thus potentially increase the effectiveness of the screenwriter's pitch. Tables will be set up just like the Golden Pitch, attended by ‘company reps’ (mock production companies, agents, managers and studio development executives). Each participant will pitch at each table for five minutes and switch roles to act as a ‘company reps’ to hear five-minute pitches from the other participating writers. Company reps will mark a simple checkbox score card on the major pitching points to help the pitcher to gauge how thoroughly they are communicating their project. Participants must have their material copyright protected and a prepared pitch. Some Pitching Resources: Selling Your Story in 60 Seconds; The Script Selling Game; Ten Minutes To The Pitch. LIMITED TO: 30 REGISTRANTS; SEPARATE ADMISSION REQUIRED. You must click the 'Buy' link to sign up. (The price will be zero; this is the only way to reserve a seat.)

LIMITED TO 60 REGISTRANTS; SEPARATE ADMISSION REQUIRED. This is separate event is not covered by a Gold Pass. The Pitch Boot Camp is a special event held before the Screenwriting Expo, run by the Scriptwriters Network,scriptwritersnetwork.org. The Pitch Boot Camp is designed to drill perspective screenwriters into delivering professional, concise and interesting pitches comfortably and sincerely to anyone at any time in any place under any conditions. The goal is to prepare screenwriters for participation at any pitching or networking event. The Pitch Boot Camp structure will mirror that of the Golden Pitch event itself, and thus potentially increase the effectiveness of the screenwriter's pitch. Tables will be set up just like the Golden Pitch, attended by ‘company reps’ (mock production companies, agents, managers and studio development executives). Each participant will pitch at each table for five minutes and switch roles to act as a ‘company reps’ to hear five-minute pitches from the other participating writers. Company reps will mark a simple checkbox score card on the major pitching points to help the pitcher to gauge how thoroughly they are communicating their project. Participants must have their material copyright protected and a prepared pitch. Some Pitching Resources: Selling Your Story in 60 Seconds; The Script Selling Game; Ten Minutes To The Pitch. LIMITED TO: 30 REGISTRANTS; SEPARATE ADMISSION REQUIRED. You must click the 'Buy' link to sign up. (The price will be zero; this is the only way to reserve a seat.)

Hear your story pitched back to you by a professional screenwriter/pitchman! Here’s how it works: 1) Come to the lecture and pitch your story to Chris Soth, WGA member and star of the DVD SOLD! “How I set up 3 pitches in Hollywood!” 2) Chris pitches your story back to you, putting in the professional polish that you’re looking for! 3) With your pitch perfected, you take Hollywood by storm on Saturday and Sunday!

Just like in features, concept is king in TV development, and the criteria for what makes an idea workable (fresh, compelling, and real) are very specific. Erik Bork will detail what he has learned from experience presenting dozens of ideas to networks, studios, producers, and his own agents at CAA.

Why Pitch? Industry Access. Without an agent or legal representation, screenwriters almost never get the opportunity to bring their ideas to the people who can help their script evolve into a film. Don’t miss this opportunity to pitch directly to an industry executive with the power to turn your dream into a reality. In one room, up to 50+ representatives of Hollywood’s A-list producers, development executives, agencies and management companies at a time will be looking for new material. No other event will offer writers better access to the people and companies capable of setting your writing career in motion. We’ve provided the venue, all you need to do is bring your best ideas and polished pitches — this is your chance to gain representation, sell your idea and make career-changing contacts. Who? Representatives from the top names in the industry, including studio, network and cable development production companies as well as reps from writers' agencies managers. Each of our executives is with an organization which has a studio deal and/or has produced several major motion pictures, television shows Movies-of-the-Week, or New Media or Web productions. Executives seeking features of all budgets, MOWs, as well as hour and half-hour television formats, New Media, and Web producers will be hearing pitches. The execs are from the top companies representing elite screenwriting talent. NOTE: ignore the message in some program pages that you do not need to buy tickets for this session with a Gold Pass. An offshore programmer wrote that into the PHP program code, and we don't have time before the Expo to get it out. You DO need to buy a ticket for each pitch.

Learn how to master the most challenging skill of a screenwriter's career: how to pitch a story that sells. Concise storytelling helps not only a completed script but is the key building block in weaving a compelling plot. Your livelihood in the film industry depends on the presentation of your ideas in a short but entertaining way. Walking through plot points will not stimulate your buyer to believe you can capture the tone of an amusing thrilling or dramatic story. Learn how to be a storyteller.

Why Pitch? Industry Access. Without an agent or legal representation, screenwriters almost never get the opportunity to bring their ideas to the people who can help their script evolve into a film. Don’t miss this opportunity to pitch directly to an industry executive with the power to turn your dream into a reality. In one room, up to 50+ representatives of Hollywood’s A-list producers, development executives, agencies and management companies at a time will be looking for new material. No other event will offer writers better access to the people and companies capable of setting your writing career in motion. We’ve provided the venue, all you need to do is bring your best ideas and polished pitches — this is your chance to gain representation, sell your idea and make career-changing contacts. Who? Representatives from the top names in the industry, including studio, network and cable development production companies as well as reps from writers' agencies managers. Each of our executives is with an organization which has a studio deal and/or has produced several major motion pictures, television shows Movies-of-the-Week, or New Media or Web productions. Executives seeking features of all budgets, MOWs, as well as hour and half-hour television formats, New Media, and Web producers will be hearing pitches. The execs are from the top companies representing elite screenwriting talent. NOTE: ignore the message in some program pages that you do not need to buy tickets for this session with a Gold Pass. An offshore programmer wrote that into the PHP program code, and we don't have time before the Expo to get it out. You DO need to buy a ticket for each pitch.

Why Pitch? Industry Access. Without an agent or legal representation, screenwriters almost never get the opportunity to bring their ideas to the people who can help their script evolve into a film. Don’t miss this opportunity to pitch directly to an industry executive with the power to turn your dream into a reality. In one room, up to 50+ representatives of Hollywood’s A-list producers, development executives, agencies and management companies at a time will be looking for new material. No other event will offer writers better access to the people and companies capable of setting your writing career in motion. We’ve provided the venue, all you need to do is bring your best ideas and polished pitches — this is your chance to gain representation, sell your idea and make career-changing contacts. Who? Representatives from the top names in the industry, including studio, network and cable development production companies as well as reps from writers' agencies managers. Each of our executives is with an organization which has a studio deal and/or has produced several major motion pictures, television shows Movies-of-the-Week, or New Media or Web productions. Executives seeking features of all budgets, MOWs, as well as hour and half-hour television formats, New Media, and Web producers will be hearing pitches. The execs are from the top companies representing elite screenwriting talent. NOTE: ignore the message in some program pages that you do not need to buy tickets for this session with a Gold Pass. An offshore programmer wrote that into the PHP program code, and we don't have time before the Expo to get it out. You DO need to buy a ticket for each pitch.

Why Pitch? Industry Access. Without an agent or legal representation, screenwriters almost never get the opportunity to bring their ideas to the people who can help their script evolve into a film. Don’t miss this opportunity to pitch directly to an industry executive with the power to turn your dream into a reality. In one room, up to 50+ representatives of Hollywood’s A-list producers, development executives, agencies and management companies at a time will be looking for new material. No other event will offer writers better access to the people and companies capable of setting your writing career in motion. We’ve provided the venue, all you need to do is bring your best ideas and polished pitches — this is your chance to gain representation, sell your idea and make career-changing contacts. Who? Representatives from the top names in the industry, including studio, network and cable development production companies as well as reps from writers' agencies managers. Each of our executives is with an organization which has a studio deal and/or has produced several major motion pictures, television shows Movies-of-the-Week, or New Media or Web productions. Executives seeking features of all budgets, MOWs, as well as hour and half-hour television formats, New Media, and Web producers will be hearing pitches. The execs are from the top companies representing elite screenwriting talent. NOTE: ignore the message in some program pages that you do not need to buy tickets for this session with a Gold Pass. An offshoren programmer wrote that into the PHP program code, and we don't have time before the Expo to get it out. You DO need to buy a ticket for each pitch.

Pitching, like writing, is a unique artform… yet many writers don't understand how it works. In fact, they stumble over the same eight easy-to-avoid obstacles… meaning they never sell an otherwise brilliant idea! This seminar helps you identify and avoid those obstacles… ensuring your next pitch is a slam-dunk!

Why Pitch? Industry Access. Without an agent or legal representation, screenwriters almost never get the opportunity to bring their ideas to the people who can help their script evolve into a film. Don’t miss this opportunity to pitch directly to an industry executive with the power to turn your dream into a reality. In one room, up to 50+ representatives of Hollywood’s A-list producers, development executives, agencies and management companies at a time will be looking for new material. No other event will offer writers better access to the people and companies capable of setting your writing career in motion. We’ve provided the venue, all you need to do is bring your best ideas and polished pitches — this is your chance to gain representation, sell your idea and make career-changing contacts. Who? Representatives from the top names in the industry, including studio, network and cable development production companies as well as reps from writers' agencies managers. Each of our executives is with an organization which has a studio deal and/or has produced several major motion pictures, television shows Movies-of-the-Week, or New Media or Web productions. Executives seeking features of all budgets, MOWs, as well as hour and half-hour television formats, New Media, and Web producers will be hearing pitches. The execs are from the top companies representing elite screenwriting talent. NOTE: ignore the message in some program pages that you do not need to buy tickets for this session with a Gold Pass. An offshoren programmer wrote that into the PHP program code, adn we don't have time before the Expo to get it out. You DO need to buy a ticket for each pitch.