Filmmaking / Directing : 4-Part Class: How to Prepare your 60 Second, 2 Minute, 5 Minute and 10+ Minute Feature Film Pitch by Sydney S

Sydney S

4-Part Class: How to Prepare your 60 Second, 2 Minute, 5 Minute and 10+ Minute Feature Film Pitch

Pitching is one part of the industry you can’t hide from.

We are constantly pitching whether it is to get money, attach talent, option your script, getting a distributor on board and beyond. Sometimes you have 60 seconds standing in line for coffee or on an “elevator”, and other times it is a formal pitch that allows you 10 plus minutes. With all pitches, the truth is- You’ve got one shot and that pitch determines whether someone will ask to read the script so you better make that one chance count.

Knowing how to pitch in any scenario is key and it starts with knowing you, your brand and your material inside and out. Preparation and practice are both key and in this class you will receive the tools needed to craft your own pitch and be able to discern what is most appropriate when. will help you in any situation and makes sure that you are prepared when given an opportunity that could make or break your career.

Payment Plans are available- email edu@stage32.com!

Sam Sokolow

There is nobody better in the industry to teach this course than Chris Lockhart. I met with him and was blown away by his experience and the projects that he's help navigate forward. Huge films. This is an exciting class - flagging for my network and sharing with creatives I know that want to get films off the ground. Thanks, Sydney S!

Sydney S

Couldn't agree more Sam :) Thank you so much! Chris truly is one of the best, and we’re thrilled to have him leading this class. I appreciate you sharing it with your network—your support means everything!

Kathy Panzella

To introduce myself: I'm Katharine Panzella, an Atlanta-based screenwriter. I love to write action-adventures. I learned to fly, married a pilot, have piloted small Cessna’s, and can fly a commercial jet in a simulator. My life has been action-packed, from riding horses to diving with sharks off Moorea. My scripts have placed in numerous contests. I'm writing a WWII script, CLIPPER, into a novel. I've written a femily action-adventure set on Bali, BALI BREAKS, a thriller set in Georgia, PASSPORT TO PERIL, a ROMANCING THE STONE meets the LOST CITY adventure, FINDING ATLANTIS, and a children's pilot and chapter book, CANTAR THE MAGIC GUITAR.

Mark Furney

I'm Mark Furney. I have a profile under that name, but for some reason I got signed up under a different email and it created a new "account" for me and I'm trying to get this class switched over to that i.d. I'm looking forward to this. Christopher is simply a great teacher. I'm a former trial attorney. I enjoy writing legal, political thrillers. A few of my favorite films are The Verdict, Michael Clayton, Chinatown. So, that may give you an idea of the kind of film I'd like to try to write. I'm truly looking forward to online meeting fellow classmates!!

Christopher Lockhart

Looking forward to our first class tomorrow!

Sydney S

Likewise!

Dele Fadahunsi

Hello, everyone. I'm Dele Fadahunsi from Lagos, Nigeria. I've produced and directed lots of brand communication videos and events, but now working on my first movie -- a cybercrime thriller (we've come a long way from Nigerian prince emails!)

The story starts out in Atlanta, and my grand vision is for the film to attract a global audience. So I'll be spending the month of June travelling across the US, looking for investors, distributors, actors and production partners to make it happen.

See how badly I need this class!

Mark Furney

Christopher - I'm trying to log into the class at 8:53 PDT, and no luck. Can you get a link to stage 32 support on this glitch. I emailed them yesterday. Oh well ??

Mark Furney

I'm assuming there will be a video link I can access next week - go on with the class if there's a hassle on my end. Carry on !! :)

Janice Carlberg

Christopher, I never got a link to join. Finally found the link, waited to be let in to class for a half hour. PLEASE SEND ME A LINK!!! No-one to help me get into your class so I am very annoyed at this point. All I get is adds for more classes and never got an email with a link. Please send em a link ASAP today for next week's class. Sincerely disappointed Janice Carlberg!

Sydney S

Oh no, Janice and Mark! I’m so sorry to hear this. The link to join is in My Library, and I’ll check with Christopher to ensure the waiting room stays open. If you have any issues, please email edu@stage32.com. The class recording will be uploaded to your My Library profile.

Sydney S

Here if you guys need anything at all.

Mark Furney

Is anyone still here? Sydney, S, I still haven't gotten access to the posted videos of Chris' class (after two weeks). I've emailed Stage 32 support and they bounce me back to education. What's up?

Denise Caruso

Here is my email - denise.c.caruso@gmail.com

Janice Carlberg

here is my email carlbergj@rocketmail.com

Janice Carlberg

Mark did you find the videos? They are still there

Mark Furney

My email is markafurney@yahoo.com. I'm really enjoying the class. Great classmates and a great teacher !!! :)

Sydney S

Awesome to hear Mark!

Mark Furney

The class was great. Christopher is simply a great teacher. I like the four week format, as it allowed Christopher to build upon his ideas. 
And I really enjoyed my classmates. Their helpful participation was a big part of the success of the class.

Thanks Christopher and Stage 32!!

Sydney S

Always so great to hear from you, Mark! So glad you enjoyed the class and the community. Totally agree — Christopher brings so much to the table. Thanks for being part of it!

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