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We're back in the Writers' Room for the Pitch Tank Webcast with Josh Zakaria. Josh Zakaria is a film and TV Literary Manager and Producer who launched Zakaria Entertainment, which represents literary clients. Zakaria Entertainment is a unique entertainment company that utilizes a holistic approach when working with storytellers and creators on projects. Josh focuses on building strategic partnerships for storytellers that are necessary for getting these stories told in the appropriate format. Since then, Josh has built a roster of clients who have worked with Kevin Hart's HartBeat, Participant TV, Red Crown Productions, CBS Comedy, Amazon Studios, Mandeville, and more. Josh specializes in identifying and working with writers, directors, and filmmakers who are able to weave unique, authentic, and interesting characters into commercially conscious stories. He began his journey in entertainment at top management companies like Mosaic, Benderspink, and Anonymous Content. Full Bio »
We're back in the Writers' Room for the Pitch Tank Webcast with Josh Zakaria.
Josh Zakaria is a film and TV Literary Manager and Producer who launched Zakaria Entertainment, which represents literary clients.
Zakaria Entertainment is a unique entertainment company that utilizes a holistic approach when working with storytellers and creators on projects. Josh focuses on building strategic partnerships for storytellers that are necessary for getting these stories told in the appropriate format.
Since then, Josh has built a roster of clients who have worked with Kevin Hart's HartBeat, Participant TV, Red Crown Productions, CBS Comedy, Amazon Studios, Mandeville, and more.
Josh specializes in identifying and working with writers, directors, and filmmakers who are able to weave unique, authentic, and interesting characters into commercially conscious stories.
He began his journey in entertainment at top management companies like Mosaic, Benderspink, and Anonymous Content.
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"Thank you for the great tips, Josh and Brooklynn." -Tony E.
"Thank you Brooklynn and Josh. Tonight's notes were valuable and applicable to anyone's pitches. As always, wonderfully hosted Kay and Ashley." -John M.
"Fantastic stuff as always, guys. Thanks so much!" -Cecile G.
Stage 32’s Director Script Services, Jason Mirch and Guest Panelist David Harris (producer on dozens of films, including SECURITY with Antonio Banderas) ago over writer’s pitches, both live and written, to help improve each pitch.
We're back in the Writers' Room for The Pitch Tank with Alexia Melocchi. Writers will have a precisely timed 5-minute window to present their pitches, while our seasoned experts meticulously dissect each presentation, providing constructive feedback. Step into a welcoming and supportive space where everyone is invited to participate and grow together. Elevate your pitching skills in an atmosphere dedicated to fostering growth and creativity!
We're back in the Writers' Room for The Pitch Tank with Zach Cox. Writers will have a precisely timed 5-minute window to present their pitches, while our seasoned experts meticulously dissect each presentation, providing constructive feedback. Step into a welcoming and supportive space where everyone is invited to participate and grow together. Elevate your pitching skills in an atmosphere dedicated to fostering growth and creativity!
We're back in the Writers' Room for the Pitch Tank Webcast with Producer, Samantha Schifrien. Samantha Schifrien is a Producer at 93 Cedar - a production company that seeks to create content for Feature and Television distribution. The company will focus on telling inclusive stories from creative with diverse backgrounds. Prior to her role at 93 Cedar, Samantha was a Development Executive at Untitled Entertainment with Michael Rosenberg the executive behind prolific series, including "Hell on Wheels," "Rogue," and "Klondike." Samantha works directly with Michael to find and develop projects for sale to cable networks. Untitled brought in Michael and Samantha to help further build out the management/production company’s television business. They are looking for television projects to find for Untitled's massive roster of on-screen talent. Rosenberg has worked on features including Sundance Jury Prize-winner TREASURE ISLAND, and is best known for executive producing highly successful television series. Rosenberg previously served as EVP U.S. Scripted Television and SVP Original Scripted Series Programming for Entertainment One. He oversaw eOne’s TV Development, Current Programming and Production department. Previously, Samantha worked in International Television Production at NBCUniversal, on the series "Resurrection" for ABC, and Brillstein-Grey Entertainment.
We're diving into the Writers' Room Pitch Tank with special guest, former Disney+ Executive Sam Mannetti!Sam is a producer and executive with over five years of successful experience in the Entertainment Industry. Sam specializes in providing educated, creative and analytical insights into the scripted film and series development and production process, while working closely with top names in the industry across studios, networks, and agencies. A former Creative Executive on the Disney+ Original Content team at The Walt Disney Company, Sam was responsible for identifying and developing series, feature films, short form content and other high-quality entertainment formats for the service. Reporting to Agnes Chu, SVP of Content for the service, Sam worked alongside Agnes to lead the Disney+ Originals teams for scripted and unscripted programming partnering closely with Disney-owned internal content creators, including The Walt Disney Studios, Walt Disney Television, Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm.
We're back in the Writers' Room for The Pitch Tank with Michael Schulman. Writers will have a precisely timed 5-minute window to present their pitches, while our seasoned experts meticulously dissect each presentation, providing constructive feedback. Step into a welcoming and supportive space where everyone is invited to participate and grow together. Elevate your pitching skills in an atmosphere dedicated to fostering growth and creativity!