The Do’s And Don’ts Of Pitching

Today's blog post comes from Producer and Creative Executive at Whitewater Films Sarah J. Cornelius, based in Los Angeles, CA. --------------------------------------------------------------- So...many...pitches… That’s the God’s honest truth about what often runs through my mind when I check my inboxes. On social, on email, and anywhere I can be hunted down, I get your pitches. Lots...and lots...of pitches. And the reality is- that’s a big part of my JOB! And while I may not be coming across as super enthusiastic at the moment, I am always excited to discover a concept that resonates with me, that’s unique, that's pitched well. The problem is, lots of these pitches that I sift through, for lack of a better word - suck. So I’m here to tell you a few ways to not only not suck but to soar. Whatever story you’re telling, here are some “Do’s and Don’ts'' to address before giving a verbal or written pitch of your screenplay or series. Keep in mind that I’m specifically thinking of the pitch sessions you can sign up for on Stage 32. Eight-minute slots, or 2 pages written. There's also a limited mentoring opportunity to learn to pitch with Alexia Melocchi, who's last mentoring pitch lab led to great success for this writer... [Continue Reading >>]( [Stage 32 logo]( Copyright ©2023 Stage 32, All rights reserved. 2711 N. Sepulveda Blvd. #427 Manhattan Beach, CA, 90266 Want to change how you receive these emails? [Update your preferences](. [Facebook icon]( [Twitter icon]( [Instagram icon]( [YouTube icon]( [Pinterest icon](