The Pitch Tank with Tim Hebard!
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Tim Hebard is the founder of Bard Pictures, a production company dedicated to collaborating with ambitious storytellers to develop and produce feature films. They're a production company focused on championing the next wave of great filmmakers, regardless of genre. Before Bard, Tim was a Content Development & Acquisition executive who had helped acquire hundreds of titles from major studios while at Tubi and Legendary, including Sony Pictures Entertainment, Lionsgate, Cohen Media Group, Village Roadshow Entertainment Group, and STX films. With 9+ years of experience spanning development, production, licensing, and studio finance, Tim specializes in evaluating scripts, pitches, proof of concepts, and packaged projects for both creative and commercial potential. He crafts strategic packaging approaches that align with current market trends and audience demand. At Tubi, Tim was instrumental in a team that secured major acquisition deals over 4 years, establishing the platform as a premier AVOD destination with content ranging from classics (Howards End, Daughters Of The Dust) to contemporary hits. Previously at Legendary Entertainment, he contributed to the development pipeline behind major releases, including GODZILLA VS KONG (HBO Max), ENOLA HOLMES (Netflix), LOST IN SPACE (Netflix), CARNIVAL ROW (Amazon), and DEBRIS (NBC). Full Bio »
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Attend this webcast and learn to own any executive's room with your pitch! Volunteer Writers' Room Members pitch their projects in 5-minute intervals directly to industry experts, who will break down their pitches and offer feedback.
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