You know you've got it: that million-dollar idea, that gripping storyline, that perfect character for the next indie hit. But, as you buttonhole your dream producer/investor/studio head/angel investor in the elevator or film festival lounge, will you dazzle them with your eloquence or will you bumble it and blow your big chance? There is an art and craft to the pitch—tried-and-true strategies that can determine whether your film resonates with industry decision makers or falls on deaf ears.
The next Film Arts Forum lays bare the mechanics of effective pitching for documentaries and narrative features. Four industry experts will draw on real life experiences, ranging from insider tips to amusing anecdotes. A live session with local filmmakers pitching their projects will be followed by critiques offered by the panel with audience input and response.
Panelists: Carlton Evans, Jennie Frankel Frisbie, Bingham Ray, Michele Turnure-Salleo, David Winton.