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One of the most anticipated events at the Aspiring Filmmakers Boot Camp is the Pitch
Session. Each participant gets five minutes to pitch. They know the stakes are higher
than any other pitch class in the business. Why? It's for real. We are actively looking
to greenlight new projects. People have already gotten deals from Boot Camp pitches.
Pitching is the process of presenting your idea to a producer for consideration. It takes
skill and talent to construct a killer pitch, and to sell it in a way that gets their
attention. You'll learn the how and why of great pitches, and how to make yours stand out.
University of Miami student Rafi Marcus pitched his idea to our panel of experts and Larry
Meistrich decided on the spot to do a development deal with him. It doesn't make any difference
if you're polished or a bit rough, this experience will improve your professional pitching skills.
And while we can't promise that everyone will get a production deal - everyone at the Boot Camp will get a SHOT at one.
HOW TO PITCH
- Copyright or register your material at the Writers Guild prior to pitching.
- Be prepared.
- Know your subject
- You must be able to pitch in under 5 minutes.
- You must sign a release
- Actors should bring headshots, directors should bring reels and musicians should bring demos.
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