Create your pitch deck and professional-level 8-minute verbal pitch for your female-driven television pilot with the Director of Development behind Netflix's "Russian Doll" and Freeform's "Single Drunk Female"

**PLUS! Be connected with your instructor via email for the duration of the lab**

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

You have a female-driven TV pilot that you are excited about - you know it can be a hit TV show. You know your characters, your story, the twists and turns…now what? You can’t make you TV show without pitching it first – but the pitch process can be daunting and even mysterious.

What makes a TV pitch stand out? How much should you include? And how do you leave buyer's wanting more when you're done? In a time when networks and streamers are inundated with pitches and have never been so hungry for complex and nuanced female-driven content, what is it that only you have to offer to the world of television?

In this interactive Stage 32 5-week lab, you will develop your pitch deck and workshop your dynamic and engaging 8-minute verbal pitch for your female-driven pilot that shows off not just your story but also your unique voice.

Teaching you how to create your compelling pitch is Colleen Labella. Colleen is a producer and the Director of Development for Leslye Headland’s company, Shoot to Midnight, the company behind the Emmy-nominated series RUSSIAN DOLL on Netflix. She has read hundreds of pilots and met with countless writers. She has sold numerous television series to various networks, and she is currently in development with projects at FX, Hulu, Freeform, and Lucasfilm. Her television credits include SINGLE DRUNK FEMALE, ALMOST FAMILY and the upcoming Star Wars series, THE ACOLYTE. 

Your pitch will often determine whether or not anyone even reads the pilot script you’ve worked so hard to complete, so you’ll need to communicate your vision in the most marketable way possible, while remaining succinct, articulate, and engaging. The challenge is to first know what execs, producers, and talent are looking for in a pitch and then to deliver that material in the best way possible. The good news is this: pitching is a skill, and it can be learned and honed with practice. And you will do all of that for your project in this lab. 

You will walk away from this exclusive pitching lab with your completed pitch deck AND 8-minute verbal pitch for your female-driven pilot series vetted by an industry professional. You will have TWO one-on-one consultations with Colleen during this five-week course where you will get personal feedback on your pitch deck and 8-minute verbal pitch and gain the confidence to pitch your project!

If you are looking to pitch your female-driven pilot, then this lab is a must!

TESTIMONIALS FROM COLLEEN'S PREVIOUS STAGE 32 EDUCATION:

"Colleen Labella was fantastic! I cannot wait until she has pitch sessions available again!" -- Maeve T.

"Being made aware of the shift in patterns of how women are being presented, learning about the popular themes and knowing I fit in, learning about the negative traps, seeing the five-act structure broken down gave me a clearer perspective to assess my development, learning what hooks her and different ways it can be done and what it includes (great)." -- Laurie W.

"Colleen was a fantastic instructor (I wish she taught workshops). The information she provided was practical, helpful, and encouraging." -- David B.

Week 1: Introductions, The Pitch Deck

Preparation: 

• Prepare a 1-2 minute verbal pitch of your female-driven pilot/idea.

In Class:

• Introductions
• Review syllabus and goals
• Discuss the building blocks of a pitch deck
• In class exercise: mini verbal pitches
• Q&A with Colleen

Assignment: Prepare the pitch deck and send to Colleen via email at least 24 hours before your one-on-one.

Week 2: One-on-One Consultations (No online class)

Individual consultations to review and work your pitch deck. You will work directly with Colleen to hone your pitch deck and verbal pitch. 

Week 3: The Female-Driven Pitch Deck

Preparation: 

• Make a rough draft cover page for your pitch deck 
• Begin an inspiration board for your pitch deck

In Class:

• Review different formatting options for your pitch deck
• Discuss how to make the most of your cover page
• What to focus on in a female-driven pilot pitch deck
• Explore sample pitch decks
• In class exercise: cover pages
• Q&A with Colleen

Assignment: Prepare your pitch deck and send to Colleen via email at least 24 hours before next week's one-on-one consultation.

Week 4: One on Ones Consultations (No online class)

Individual consultations to review and work your pitch deck and discuss your verbal pitch.

Week 5: In Class Pitches

Preparation:

• Prepare your 8-minute pitch to present in class

In Class:

• Pitch your pilot to Colleen and the class with your pitch deck and 8-minute verbal pitch
• Q&A with Colleen

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 interested in creating a pitch deck and 8-minute verbal pitch for their female-driven television pilot script.
• By the end of this 5-week lab, you will have a polished pitch for your female-driven pilot series vetted by an industry professional.
• 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.
• **Colleen will be available on email during the 5 sessions to answer any questions you have about your project.**

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

Beginner and intermediate writers interested in creating a pitch deck and 8-minute verbal pitch for their female-driven television pilot script

Saturday, November 2nd, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT

Saturday, November 9th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT (One-on-One Consultations)

Saturday, November 16th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT

Saturday, November 23rd, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT (One-on-One Consultations)

Saturday, December 7th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT

"Colleen Labella was fantastic! I cannot wait until she has pitch sessions available again!" -- Maeve T.

"Being made aware of the shift in patterns of how women are being presented, learning about the popular themes and knowing I fit in, learning about the negative traps, seeing the five-act structure broken down gave me a clearer perspective to assess my development, learning what hooks her and different ways it can be done and what it includes (great)." -- Laurie W.

"Colleen was a fantastic instructor (I wish she taught workshops). The information she provided was practical, helpful, and encouraging." -- David B.