Mastering the Pitch

<p>Told from the perspective of a Hollywood executive with nearly 20 years’ experience professionally pitching and distributing film/TV projects <i>Mastering the Pitch</i> reveals all the nuanced details of the pitching process.</p><p>Readers will gain valuable insights into how the Hollywood system operates improve their professional pitching skills and gain a competitive edge in getting their ideas from concept to greenlight. This book covers:</p><ul> <li>how projects are packaged and developed before a pitch</li> <li>how a pitch presentation happens in a real-world setting</li> <li>the core concepts required to pitch each genre type</li> <li>how professional companies actually acquire a pitched project</li> <li>the legal workflows and financial details required to put a deal together</li> <li>examples of pitch documents presentation materials and how these elements should be designed</li> <li>how to build your personal brand so that you’re seen by Hollywood decision makers as someone capable of delivering great projects; and</li> <li>how you should speak to professionals about the business viability of your projects</li> </ul><p><i>Mastering the Pitch</i> is a valuable crossover text designed to help both students and veteran film/TV producers alike hone their pitching and presentation skills. </p>