The Pitch Tank with Karina Wilson (Story Analyst, SECRET IN THEIR EYES, 13 SINS, and THE CIRCLE)

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For nearly a decade Karina Wilson was the in-house story consultant for IM Global which financed or produced over 30 Hollywood feature films and controlled a library of over 300 films including PARANORMAL ACTIVITY, INSIDIOUS, SINISTER and A HAUNTED HOUSE. While at IM Global she worked on many of their titles including SECRET IN THEIR EYES with Nicole Kidman and Julia Roberts, 13 SINS, and THE CIRCLE with Tom Hanks and Emma Watson. She also served as story consultant for Blumhouse. In addition, Karina, along with Rob Zombie, John Carpenter, Sid Haig, Tom Savini and many others, can currently be seen on screen discussing horror in the multi award winning documentary THE HISTORY OF METAL AND HORROR. She specializes in genre movies and adaptations (particularly horror and romance) but works in all genres and formats. Being British living in LA she brings a wealth of international experience to her development projects and is currently developing a series of Thrillers for British TV. Karina is considered an expert in the Horror genre and her analysis of horror trends through the decades has been featured in the WSJ, on NPR, in medical textbooks and in documentaries alongside luminaries such as Jason Blum, Joe Dante, and Andy Muschietti. She is also the lead screenplay judge for indie horror festival, Shriekfest. Full Bio »

Webinar Summary

We're back in the Writers' Room for The Pitch Tank with Karina Wilson (Story Analyst, SECRET IN THEIR EYES, 13 SINS, and THE CIRCLE). Writers will have a precisely timed 5-minute window to present their TV 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!

 

What You'll Learn

We're back in the Writers' Room for The Pitch Tank with Karina Wilson (Story Analyst, SECRET IN THEIR EYES, 13 SINS, and THE CIRCLE). Writers will have a precisely timed 5-minute window to present their TV 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!

About Your Instructor

For nearly a decade Karina Wilson was the in-house story consultant for IM Global which financed or produced over 30 Hollywood feature films and controlled a library of over 300 films including PARANORMAL ACTIVITY, INSIDIOUS, SINISTER and A HAUNTED HOUSE.

While at IM Global she worked on many of their titles including SECRET IN THEIR EYES with Nicole Kidman and Julia Roberts, 13 SINS, and THE CIRCLE with Tom Hanks and Emma Watson. She also served as story consultant for Blumhouse. In addition, Karina, along with Rob Zombie, John Carpenter, Sid Haig, Tom Savini and many others, can currently be seen on screen discussing horror in the multi award winning documentary THE HISTORY OF METAL AND HORROR.

She specializes in genre movies and adaptations (particularly horror and romance) but works in all genres and formats. Being British living in LA she brings a wealth of international experience to her development projects and is currently developing a series of Thrillers for British TV. Karina is considered an expert in the Horror genre and her analysis of horror trends through the decades has been featured in the WSJ, on NPR, in medical textbooks and in documentaries alongside luminaries such as Jason Blum, Joe Dante, and Andy Muschietti.

She is also the lead screenplay judge for indie horror festival, Shriekfest.

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