The Writers' Room Pitch Tank Webcast With Producer & DE of Eclectic Pictures Joe Smith!
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Joe Smith is a Producer & Development Executive at Eclectic Pictures, whose credits include the HITMAN'S WIFE'S BODYGUARD and OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN, which grossed over $240 million! With over a decade of experience collaborating with top-tier talent, including MARK WAHLBERG, MICHAEL BAY, and MRBEAST, alongside major brands such as NIKE, NFL, MLB, PGA, HASBRO, CAESAR'S ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, and co-producing the upcoming action epic RED SONJA (Fall 2025). Joe brings professional industry expertise and a valued understanding of what it takes to craft a great, engaging pitch! Full Bio »
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Welcome back to the Writers' Room Pitch Tank, hosted by Stage 32 Director of Development Geoffroy Faugérolas, with pitch panelist and Pitch Practice co-host John Mezes. We welcomed our special guest, Joe Smith, a development executive at ECLECTIC PICTURES. Joe's film credits include HITMAN'S WIFE'S BODYGUARD and OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN, which grossed over $240 million! With over a decade of experience collaborating with top-tier talent, including MARK WAHLBERG, MICHAEL BAY, and MRBEAST, alongside major brands such as NIKE, NFL, MLB, PGA, HASBRO, CAESAR'S ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, and co-producing the upcoming action epic RED SONJA (Fall 2025), Joe brought extensive production expertise to our LIVE 5-minute pitch volunteers, and offered constructive notes in a supportive environment meant to promote growth and professional integrity! This is an opportunity for members to hone their pitching skills, found only at Stage 32!
What You'll Learn
The art of pitching! Joe and the Stage 32 pitch team suggested notes on the volunteers' pitches to craft the best versions of them in an environment designed for professional integrity and education. Joe's one-on-one interaction with our volunteers was quite exceptional, as he gave attention to each pitch and how to improve them.
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