Monday, February 02, 2009

Tucson: Art of Pitching Workshop returns to UofA

 

 

From: mclaff9@earthlink.net
Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 12:13 PM
Subject: [IFASA] Art of Pitching Workshop

 

The Hanson Film Institute is again offering their highly popular Art of Pitching workshop.  I have taken the workshop and know many other people who have.  We all agree that it is a terrific source of information and feedback, whether you are working on a screenplay or seeking funding, or intend to do either in the future. 

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The Hanson Film Institute at The University of Arizona presents

The Art of Pitching Workshop

 

Saturday & Sunday, March 7-8, 2009 • Noon - 4 pm

The University of Arizona, School of Media Arts: 845 N. Park Avenue, (Marshall Building), Second Floor

 

Facilitated by Lorna Soroko, Producer/Writer/Development Executive, with Ronnie Clemmer, Visiting L.A.-based Television/Film/Documentary Producer

 

Do you have an idea that you think would make a great feature film or TV movie or series? Maybe you know someone with a life story that you think should be a movie? In this workshop, you’ll learn how to turn that idea into an effective pitch, designed for presentation to entertainment industry professionals. By the end of the workshop, the participants will pitch their project to a visiting L.A.-based Television/Film/Documentary Producer, and each participant will receive valuable individual feedback with specific recommendations for project and pitch improvement.

 

This workshop, open to students and members of the community, will cover pitching – what to put in, what to leave out, how to present it, and how to create an original, compelling logline. Participants will practice pitching and will receive feedback from the workshop leader designed to improve the pitch. Also discussed will be: how to get to the pitching stage, writing and pitching for a specific market, knowing the buyer you’re submitting/pitching to, and ideas on how to stay attached to the project. Visiting producer Ronnie Clemmer will demonstrate a pitch he presented that led to a sale and production. On the second day of the workshop, participants will pitch to Mr. Clemmer and Ms. Soroko, and will receive “notes” on the pitches, assessing strengths, weaknesses and market potential, based on the leaders’ extensive experience with development and production. Workshop participants will benefit from hearing feedback on all of the projects.

 

 

How to Apply:

To be considered for the Art of Pitching Workshop, submit your application by February 23, 2009. This workshop can accommodate up to 12 participants. Applicants will be selected to participate based on readiness for the level of training being offered. Applicants will be notified of acceptance by February 27, 2009. There is no fee for applying to participate in the workshop.

 

1. Contact information (name, address,  phone, email).

2. A draft logline for a proposed project.

3. A one to three page synopsis of the  project.

4. A brief biographical statement with your  level of experience, including a list of other film/TV workshops and classes  taken. Prior courses are not required.

 

 

Mail application material to:

Hanson Film Institute

c/o School of Media Arts

The University of Arizona

845 N. Park Avenue

Marshall Building, Room 220,

POBox 210158B

Tucson, Arizona 85721

 

or email material to:

vwestove@email.arizona.edu

Workshopfee

$95 non-students.

 

No charge for UA students (proof of student status required).

For an in-depth analysis of their original screenplay, participants can pay an additional $349.

For more information, call 626-9825.

 

 

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