Pilars class is absolute gold; precise, specific information that takes the terror out of pitching and helps writers get to the heart of their story. Memorize everything Pilar says! She is saving you years of grief and 'learning things the hard way. Signe Olynyk, writer/producer, Twilight Pictures.
Whether it's over the phone or in a producer's office, writers need to be able to briefly pitch their ideas in an entertaining manner. This DVD offers a template writers can use to hook a listener in as little as a minute.
Pitch to develop your story! Use this DVD before you write. Pitch to sell your script! Use this DVD after you write to leave them thinking about YOUR screenplay.
PILAR ALESSANDRA is the director of On the Page, and former Senior Story Analyst for DreamWorks and Radar Pictures. Shes trained story analysts at Nickelodeon, MTV, and Final Draft and has taught writing and pitching at numerous film festivals including the Screenwriting Expo where shes regularly featured as a Star Speaker. Her company On the Page provides ongoing classes, workshops and private consultations for screenwriters at all levels. Classes take a "dig into pages" approach, inspiring students to write or refine their screenplays in a matter of weeks.
