Stage 32 2-Part Pitching Lab: Perfect Your 5-Minute Pitch for AFM

Only 2 Spots Remain

Perfect your film or television 5-minute pitch for the upcoming American Film Market (AFM) with mentorship from an internationally renowned producer with recent projects at Lionsgate, Warner Bros, Lakeshore, and more!

***Flexible Learning: if you cannot attend any of the sessions live don't worry - you will be sent the links to the recordings of each session within 48 hours of the live session and you will have direct access to Alexia on email to ask her any questions about your craft or career so you can keep up at your own pace and schedule.***

Payment plans available - contact edu@stage32.com for details

Are you planning to attend The American Film Market? It's a fast-paced market and often times you only get a quick opportunity to sell your project to a buyer or rep.

In this interactive hands-on workshop, you will get your 5-minute pitch in top-notch shape for AFM.

Is your feature film or television series concept fully developed but hasn’t sold to the perfect company or network? Is your script polished and ready for production but not grabbing the attention of the right producer or executive? AFM is the place to pitch your project to get a greenlight and secure distribution!

While many writers and filmmakers believe that developing a project and writing scripts and series bibles is enough to get a project sold, the truth is preparing that work is only half the battle. In today’s rapidly changing film market, the gatekeepers and decision makers with the power to greenlight your project rarely have the time to read your script or go through a series bible until they are already interested to a certain degree. Your 5-minute pitch is what will grab their attention and get your project on the fast track to development and production.

So, what is the best way to pitch your project in a busy and frenetic environment like AFM? What elements of your story or production should you focus on with such a short amount of time in a pitch? How will you know the right international players, how to approach them and the concise pitching style they most welcome? What exactly are GLOBAL producers and investors looking for in a pitch? How can your project stand out from the pack?

In this exclusive Stage 32 two-part pitching lab, only 2 spots remain to work one-on-one with international producer/distributor Alexia Melocchi to craft your perfect five-minute pitch just in time for this year's AFM.

Alexia has had recent projects distributed with clients such as Lionsgate, STX, Lakeshore, TF1, The Asylum and Mister Smith. She's worked on films such as ANNA, PEPPERMINT, THE BOY 2, and SHAUN THE SHEEP. She has placed over 100 titles in the last 5 years. Alexia's extensive experience both pitching - and getting pitched by creatives - has equipped her with an arsenal of critically useful tools and tips to get your project noticed by the right people. In this interactive lab, Alexia will share her plethora of knowledge on pitching and work with you one-on-one to personally prepare your 5-minute pitch for the AFM, INCLUDING HOW TO GET IN THE ROOM!

In the first session, Alexia will go over critical components of what makes a good 5-minute pitch and provide a roadmap to structure your 5-minute pitch. You will pitch your project to Alexia and then she will work with you directly and discuss what works and what doesn’t. Alexia will offer direct feedback to strengthen your 5-minute pitch TO BE NOTICED BY A GLOBAL BUYER.

In the second session, a few days BEFORE AFM, you will pitch Alexia again, having finessed and made your 5-minute pitch stronger and more effective based on her guidance. Alexia will provide more feedback on your new 5-minute pitch and further guidance on how to strengthen it even more AND EVEN WORK ON YOUR MINDSET TO BE READY FOR ANYTHING.

If you've spent the time and expense to attend AFM, you do not want to miss this rare opportunity to make sure your 5-minute pitch sells you and your project effectively to the decision makers that can move your project forward on the global stage. 

You will walk away from this workshop with a 5-minute pitch vetted by an international executive that you are prepared to use at this year's AFM and in other professional markets, festivals and meetings moving forward.

Praise for Alexia's Work and Teaching:

SESSION 1 –  Fundamentals Of A 5-Minute Pitch & Personal Feedback On Your 5-Minute Pitch

• Why are 5-minute pitches important?
• What are the key elements to focus on in a 5-minute pitch WITH global decision makers?
• Differences between a feature film 5-minute pitch and television series 5-minute pitch
• What narrative, production, and budget elements should you focus on in a 5-minute pitch to trigger co-productions and development?
• How to best prepare your 5-minute pitch
• Students will pitch their project to Alexia and the class and receive feedback
• Q&A with Alexia

Assignment: Work on your 5-minute pitch with the notes you received in class from Alexia.

SESSION 2 - How To Get Noticed From A Pitch & Personal Feedback On Your Improved Pitch

• Etiquette and cultural basics to get in the room
• How relationship capital can strengthen your 5-minute pitch
• How to best conduct yourself at AFM to make the most of your 5-minute pitch
• How you should mentally prepare for your 5-minute pitch at AFM
• Students will present their updated 5-minute pitch to Alexia and the class and receive feedback
• Q&A with Alexia

WHAT TO EXPECT:

PLEASE NOTE: This exclusive Stage 32 lab will be booked on a first-come, first-served basis. The opportunity to work this closely and for this long with an executive and an expert in the field is an incredibly unique and valuable opportunity. If you are interested, please book quickly. Once the spots are gone, they’re gone for good.

• This lab is designed for beginner and intermediate writers, filmmakers, and producers interested in perfecting their 5-minute pitch for the American Film Market.
• By the end of this 2-week lab, you will have your 5-minute pitch for the AFM vetted by an international executive.
• This is an in-depth, practical, and detailed lab with one-on-one time with the instructor and significantly more content than a standard 90-minute webinar.
• You will be held accountable to take the lessons from each week and move your work forward.
• Plus, to stay motivated and inspired, you will have access to a private, dedicated Stage 32 Lounge where you can communicate with your fellow classmates throughout the length of the lab.
• **Alexia will be available to you on email during the 8 sessions to answer any questions you have about your craft, career or project.**

Payment plans are available - please contact edu@stage32.com for more information

Saturday October 21st 10am-12pm PT

Saturday October 28th 10am-12pm PT

Q: What is the format of a lab?
A: Stage 32 Next Level Classes are typically 90-minute broadcasts that take place online using a designated software program from Stage 32.

Q: Do I have to be located in a specific location?
A: No, you can participate from the comfort of your own home using your personal computer! If you attend a live online webinar, you will be able to communicate directly with your instructor during the class.

Q: What are the system requirements?
A: You will need to meet the following system requirements in order to run the webinar software: Windows 7 or later Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) or later.
If you have Windows XP, Windows Vista and Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion): The webinar software does not support these operating systems. If you are running one of those operating systems, please upgrade now in order to be able to view a live class. Upgrade your Windows computer / Upgrade your Mac computer

Q: What if I cannot attend the live lab class?
A: If you attend a live online class, you will be able to communicate directly with your instructor during the class. If you cannot attend a live class, you will have access to the entire recorded broadcast, including the Q&A. Plus, your instructor will be available via email throughout the lab.

Q: Will I have access to the lab afterward to rewatch?
A: Yes! After the purchase of the lab, you will have on-demand access to the video recording, which you can view as many times as you'd like!