If doing it verbally/visually focus on body language - gesticulate, mimic, whatever...tell the story as if you would tell a fairytale to a 7 year old...
If doing a written pitch, that's a bit of a challenge cause you need to impress someone with only words on paper. But it's doable if concise and straight to the point...
1) Don't jump right into the pitch. Take a few seconds to break the ice/chat with the person you're pitching to.
2) Open your pitch with an intriguing hook to draw the person in.
3) Don't pack everything into your pitch. Focus on the main plot points of the story, the major characters and their relationships, and the protagonist's character arc.
4) If it's a Comedy script, make the pitch funny. If it's a Horror script, make the pitch scary. Etc.
5) Leave time at the end so the person can ask questions and comment on your script/pitch.
There's a Pitch Practice every Thursday @5:30 pm PT/8:30 pm ET in the Writers' Room. John Mezes and Brooklynn Fields co-host the Pitch Practices (www.stage32.com/lounge/introduce_yourself/Hello-Stage-32-ville). The Pitch Practices are the best place to learn how to pitch live.
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If doing it verbally/visually focus on body language - gesticulate, mimic, whatever...tell the story as if you would tell a fairytale to a 7 year old...
If doing a written pitch, that's a bit of a challenge cause you need to impress someone with only words on paper. But it's doable if concise and straight to the point...
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Here are some tips for live pitches, Toua Her:
1) Don't jump right into the pitch. Take a few seconds to break the ice/chat with the person you're pitching to.
2) Open your pitch with an intriguing hook to draw the person in.
3) Don't pack everything into your pitch. Focus on the main plot points of the story, the major characters and their relationships, and the protagonist's character arc.
4) If it's a Comedy script, make the pitch funny. If it's a Horror script, make the pitch scary. Etc.
5) Leave time at the end so the person can ask questions and comment on your script/pitch.
Stage 32 has written pitch examples. Email success@stage32.com to get them.
Here's a great webinar on pitching: www.stage32.com/webinars/Pitching-Tips-from-the-Pros-Your-Blueprint-to-a...
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Are you a Writers' Room member, Toua Her?
There's a Pitch Practice every Thursday @5:30 pm PT/8:30 pm ET in the Writers' Room. John Mezes and Brooklynn Fields co-host the Pitch Practices (www.stage32.com/lounge/introduce_yourself/Hello-Stage-32-ville). The Pitch Practices are the best place to learn how to pitch live.
If you’re not a Writers’ Room member yet, you can get your first month of membership free: www.stage32.com/writers-room/plans-vip
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Do: Practice your pitch over and over till you are happy that you will cover the essentials without overrunning.
Don’t: Wing it. If you believe your project is good enough, treat it that way. It’ll come through in your pitch.