The Pitch Tank with Literary Manager Jason Lubin

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The Pitch Tank

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Jason Lubin is a Manager/Producer at First Story Entertainment. The literary management company represents a diverse roster of talented writers and directors with fresh voices in all genres for Film and TV. The company’s clients have been staffed on shows on multiple networks including Showtime, CW, Apple+, and Netflix, and have sold series to Disney and Max. In the feature space, First Story clients have written films starring Robert De Niro and John Malkovich, sold specs to financiers including Searchlight Pictures and Sony International, and directed projects selected by the Cannes Film Festival. Jason also develops both feature film and television projects under the company’s banner. Prior to starting First Story, Jason was a seasoned Development Executive. He worked at Lynda Obst Productions as the Head of Development & Production and at Lionsgate, where he rose to Story Editor in the Motion Picture Group. Jason cut his teeth as the assistant to CEO Jon Feltheimer and was named one of Variety's Ten Assistants to Watch in 2013. A graduate of USC, Jason currently sits on the university’s Board of Governors as the School of Cinematic Arts’ representative and is a former President of the Trojan Entertainment Network. Full Bio »

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We're back in the Writers' Room for The Pitch Tank with Jason Lubin (Producer). 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!

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Jason Lubin is a Manager/Producer at First Story Entertainment. The literary management company represents a diverse roster of talented writers and directors with fresh voices in all genres for Film and TV. The company’s clients have been staffed on shows on multiple networks including Showtime, CW, Apple+, and Netflix, and have sold series to Disney and Max.

In the feature space, First Story clients have written films starring Robert De Niro and John Malkovich, sold specs to financiers including Searchlight Pictures and Sony International, and directed projects selected by the Cannes Film Festival. Jason also develops both feature film and television projects under the company’s banner.

Prior to starting First Story, Jason was a seasoned Development Executive. He worked at Lynda Obst Productions as the Head of Development & Production and at Lionsgate, where he rose to Story Editor in the Motion Picture Group. Jason cut his teeth as the assistant to CEO Jon Feltheimer and was named one of Variety's Ten Assistants to Watch in 2013. A graduate of USC, Jason currently sits on the university’s Board of Governors as the School of Cinematic Arts’ representative and is a former President of the Trojan Entertainment Network.

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