The Keys to Building an Investor Deck that Converts
Hosted by Sara Elizabeth Timmins, Veteran Film and Television Producer
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Hosted by Sara Elizabeth Timmins, Veteran Film and Television Producer
$49
On Demand Webinar - Available for immediate viewing and unlimited access.
Webinar hosted by: Sara Elizabeth Timmins, Veteran Film and Television Producer
Producer at Life Out Loud Films (HBO, Starz, Showtime) & Education Producer at Stage 32 & No Film School. No Trust Fund. No Problem.
Sara Elizabeth Timmins established Life Out Lout Films to create quality, inspiring impact films that champion women. Her films have been seen theatrically, internationally, and on HBO, Hallmark Channel, Starz, and Showtime. She has worked with talented actors like Jane Seymour, Ellen Burstyn, Chris Cooper, Josh Lucas, and Mackenzie Foy and writers like NY Times best-selling author David Baldacci. Most recently, she produced MCMILLIONS, an HBO docu-series for Mark Wahlberg’s company which premiered at Sundance 2020 and is in development on several feature films and series. She also works as a consultant for both films and filmmakers and has produced national campaigns for companies like Meyer Natural Foods & Laura's Lean. She is a member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, SAG, and both DGA & PGA eligible and was a Qualified Independent Producer for NBCUniversal/IFTA. Full Bio »
Webinar Summary
The deck is your number one piece of marketing material that for opening doors to get your film made. Nailing it is key to getting a meeting or getting your script read. Find out the essential ingredients to a fantastic deck in this exclusive webinar.
It’s no longer enough to be a director, producer, or writer. You have to be able to sell your story, and the fastest way to get your project in the hands of executives is with a quality deck. But what do you need to make one?
How long should it be?
What must be included?
How do I lay it out?
What are design tricks to make your deck stand out?
Where can I find images and comps?
All of this is covered in this webinar exclusively from Stage 32, led by Life Out Loud Film’s Sara Elizabeth Timmins.
Sara’s work has been seen theatrically, internationally, and on the small screen with networks like HBO, Hallmark, Starz, and Showtime.
She’s worked with top-tier talent including Mark Wahlberg, Academy Award-winners Ellen Burstyn and Chris Cooper, Josh Lucas, Jane Seymour, and Mackenzie Foy.
She recently produced MCMILLIONS, an HBO docu-series for Mark Wahlberg’s company that premiered at Sundance 2020 and is developing several feature films and series.
Sara will show you the different kinds of decks, the elements needed depending on your project's format, how to create a unique style, and more.
At the end of this session, you’ll have the key ingredients to build a quality deck, from an expert who has successfully applied these lessons to her own projects, and be able to build a quality deck to market your film.
What You'll Learn
The Basics of Creating a Deck
- 4 Kinds of Decks
- Investor Decks
- Sponsorship Decks
- Talent Decks
- Look Books
- Identifying the Audience
- Getting Clear on the Goals of Your Deck
The Main Elements of Any Deck
- The Base Components
- Additional Components to Achieve your Goals
- The 3 Chapters-Keeping Your Deck in Flow
The Unique Elements to Specific Kinds of Decks
- Features
- Documentary
- Series
- Sponsorship
Collecting the Elements
- Where to Find Comps
- Where to Find Images
- Doing Your Research
The 4 Secrets to Standing Out
The Process of Building your Deck
- Creating an Outline
- Finding Images
- Picking a Style and Sticking with It
Q&A
About Your Instructor
Sara Elizabeth Timmins, Veteran Film and Television Producer
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Testimonials
"Excellent information, well organized and motivational" -Sarah L.
"Very instructional and helpful. Great advice and examples of pitch decks." -Jon C.
"Really enjoyed it. She was awesome!" -Anthony H.
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