Private, interactive lab on Zoom hosted by a top indie producer who's raised over $15 million for her projects!

Only 10 spots available!

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

Pitch decks are the most important tool you can have when raising money for your film. No matter how much you’re raising, your pitch deck will help sell your project to prospective investors so you can get the money to start shooting. However, making a pitch deck is easier said than done. How long should it be? What should be included? How do you lay it out? What are some design tricks? Where do you find images and comparisons you can use for your project?

In this exclusive interactive Stage 32 7-part lab, you will learn everything you need to know to make a pitch deck that stands out, gets your investors excited, and ultimately leads to financing for your project. Over 7 interactive sessions, you will build your own investor pitch deck under the guidance of an industry expert to help you nail the copy, content, and design to create a deck that wows. You will also review several different decks that have been used with great success and explore what to include and the secrets to decks that convert.

Teaching you everything you need to know to make your pitch deck that attracts financing is veteran producer Sara Elizabeth Timmins. Sara Elizabeth previously helped produce the Emmy-nominated HBO hit MCMILLIONS for Mark Wahlberg’s company and has worked with actors like Jane Seymour, Ellen Burstyn, Chris Cooper, Josh Lucas, and Mackenzie Foy. Her films have been seen in theaters, HBO, The Hallmark Channel, Starz, Showtime, and internationally. Sara Elizabeth has personally raised over $15 million for her projects and will show you how you can do the same for your current and future projects. While it can be SO hard to find good examples because they contain proprietary info, Sara Elizabeth will take you "behind the scenes" in a one-on-one session for a SNEAK PEEK at decks that have attracted over $15M in film funding! You will gain insight so you can craft your own with knowledge, understanding, and confidence.

You will walk away from this 7-part virtual lab with your completed pitch deck for your project that has been vetted by Sara Elizabeth, so you can go out and start raising money! You will get to see examples, which will make all the difference in understanding where to start and what you need – giving you the confidence you are on the right track.

Throughout this lab, you'll work with Sara Elizabeth and your fellow classmates in an engaging virtual class setting, complete with plenty of time for Q&A and personalized one-on-one sessions!

PLUS! You’ll receive these exclusive handouts to help you make your pitch deck:

• Pitch Deck Elements Guide
• Outline Example
• Design Resource Sheet

Praise for Sara Elizabeth's Teaching:

"Finding leads for support for a project is one of the most intimidating and overwhelming parts of filmmaking. I was skeptical about Sara Elizabeth's affirmation that everyone could find 100 leads based on their existing network. About 20 minutes into her webinar I found myself "eating my words". I'm thrilled to say that I was absolutely able to not just find my 100, but also have a plan for how to approach and talk to people about my film project." - Day A.

"I got so much out of learning from Sara Elizabeth. I'm actually excited about going out to raise money for my movie now. I was quite scare before this!" - Alice L.

"Sara Elizabeth is just phenomenal. She teaches through her experience and successes, which really helped me learn how to navigate my filmmaking process." -- Mary S.

"I've taken a handful of filmmaking and producing courses and none have compared to working with Sara Elizabeth. She is not only knowledgeable, but also cares about her students and offers help in any way she can!" -- Amanda B.

"Sara Elizabeth really impressed me across the board. Her expertise, personality, and approach to the business and art of making movies is really top notch." -- Nick L.

SESSION 1: The Key Elements and Function of Your Deck 

Learn the key elements of a good deck, and get clear on your deck goals, your audience, and your call to action as we review examples from dozens of real decks.

• Why & when you need decks

• The 4 different kinds of decks

• The elements to Include

• The keys to decks that convert

• The differences between feature, series, and documentary decks

Assignment: Begin thinking about your deck and compiling your elements

Handout: The Elements Guide

SESSION 2: Outlining and Organizing Your Copy 

In this class, we will begin creating our copy template for the deck. Collecting the key copy elements and distilling them into concise copy that works for you and accomplishes the goal in the most efficient way possible is not as easy as it sounds. Choosing both the content and your words takes careful strategizing before you begin actually creating your deck.

• Outlining your deck before you start

• Creating order and flow to maximize effectiveness

• Maximizing your page count

• Creating concise copy

Assignment: Work on your copy according to the deck outline

Handout: Step to creating an outline

SESSION 3: One on Ones

Sara Elizabeth will review your copy outline and share notes and feedback.

Assignment: Begin collecting images

SESSION 4:Choosing Your Image and Style/Design

In this class, we will begin collecting and choosing the images that best accent your copy and also create a flow that reflects your film from start to finish. The pictures you choose are a key part in bringing the reader into your story as they begin to experience all the magic of your script as they start turning through the pages of your deck. Picking the right pictures and curating the color palette, look, tone, and feel of each and how they flow from one to another, from start to finish, is key.

Most filmmakers are not designers, so we are here to help you with some tips and tricks of deck design to help you along as you create your deck.

• Choosing your Deck Style

• Picking the right pictures

• Creating flow

• Design Tips and Tricks

Assignment: Begin laying out your first draft of your deck based on the style you pick

Handout:  The Design Resource Sheet

SESSION 5: Deck Reviews & Workshop Pt. 1

You will share your deck for review in class. All classmates will get notes on their decks but also learn from seeing others’ reviews.

Assignment: Edit decks based on the notes given in class 

SESSION 6: Deck Reviews & Workshop Pt. 2

Each student will share their revised deck for review in class. Students will all get notes on their decks but also learn from seeing others’ reviews.

Assignment: Edit your deck based on the notes given in class 

SESSION 7: Final Deck Showcase and Using Your Deck to Pitch & Next Steps

Now that you have gotten notes and had a chance to revise based on those notes, here is a chance for Sara Elizabeth to review your changes and offer any final feedback. So now you have your final deck, what’s next? We will discuss the next steps and how to make your new fabulous deck work for you!

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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.
• By the end of this 7-week lab, you will have a completed pitch deck vetted by a professional in the industry.
• 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.
• Each class will be roughly 2 hours in duration held on Zoom and interactive
• 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.
• Sara Elizabeth will be available to you on email during the 7 sessions to answer any questions you have about your craft, career or project.
• NOTE: You will be responsible for executing your own deck design, so while Sara Elizabeth will be coaching and guiding you, you will be responsible for creating your actual deck.

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

All levels of filmmakers looking to create a pitch deck and raise money for their feature film.

All levels of screenwriters looking to learn the elements of a pitch deck that attract financing.

All levels of producers who want to learn the elements of a pitch deck that attract financing.

All  levels of actors who want to take control of their careers by producing their own work and create pitch deck to attract financing for their feature film .

Thursday, January 9th, 12pm-2pm PST

Thursday, January 16th, 12pm-2pm PST

Thursday, January 23rd, 12pm-2pm PST{One on Ones}

Thursday, January 30th, 12pm-2pm PST

Thursday, February 6th, 12pm-2pm PST

Thursday, February 13th, 12pm-2pm PST

Thursday, February 20th, 12pm-2pm PST

Praise for Sara Elizabeth's Teaching:

"Finding leads for support for a project is one of the most intimidating and overwhelming parts of filmmaking. I was skeptical about Sara Elizabeth's affirmation that everyone could find 100 leads based on their existing network. About 20 minutes into her webinar I found myself "eating my words". I'm thrilled to say that I was absolutely able to not just find my 100, but also have a plan for how to approach and talk to people about my film project." - Day A.

"I got so much out of learning from Sara Elizabeth. I'm actually excited about going out to raise money for my movie now. I was quite scare before this!" - Alice L.

"Sara Elizabeth is just phenomenal. She teaches through her experience and successes, which really helped me learn how to navigate my filmmaking process." -- Mary S.

"I've taken a handful of filmmaking and producing courses and none have compared to working with Sara Elizabeth. She is not only knowledgeable, but also cares about her students and offers help in any way she can!" -- Amanda B.

"Sara Elizabeth really impressed me across the board. Her expertise, personality, and approach to the business and art of making movies is really top notch." -- Nick L.