Private, Interactive 5-Week Pitching Lab on Zoom With a Top International Producer & Development Executive

Get 1-on-1 Consultation Time + Live Feedback on YOUR 5-Minute Pitch!

Learn From an Industry Insider Who Has Worked on Projects for Netflix, Apple TV+, Disney+ & Amazon/MGM

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Every great project starts with a story, but your ability to sell that story can determine what happens next. Whether you're looking for representation, financing, production partners, buyers, or simply trying to make the most of an unexpected conversation at a festival or industry event, you need to know how to communicate YOUR project quickly, clearly, and in a way that makes people want to hear more. In this five-week private lab, you'll learn how to turn YOUR story into a compelling 5-minute pitch, identify the strongest hook in your project, communicate what makes it marketable, and adapt your approach to the person sitting across from you.

If you've ever walked away from a pitch wondering whether you said too much, not enough, or simply didn't make your project land, this lab will help you change that. You'll learn how to structure YOUR pitch, distill your story without turning it into a plot summary, keep your audience engaged, and deliver your ideas with greater confidence. You'll also learn how to approach pitching differently depending on whether you're in a formal pitch meeting, at a festival or market, or having an unexpected industry conversation — so you're prepared when the opportunity comes.

You'll be learning directly from Ewan Dunbar, who brings nearly two decades of international entertainment experience across development, production, international sales, and production management. He has developed and produced projects that landed on Netflix, Apple TV, Disney+, and Amazon/MGM, including BARE, NOWHERE MEN, and BERLIN, I LOVE YOU. He also regularly judges, speaks, and mentors at film festivals and industry programs, giving you insight from someone who understands pitching from both sides of the table.

Over five weeks, you'll build YOUR pitch from the ground up, from storyselling fundamentals and the anatomy of a 5-minute concept pitch to refining your hook and putting everything into practice. You'll have a one-on-one consultation with Ewan, participate in a live workshop with your classmates, and have email access to him throughout the lab. You'll also receive a questionnaire when you enroll so Ewan can understand YOUR project and goals. If you can't attend live, every session is recorded and available in your Stage 32 Library within 48 hours, and you'll have a dedicated Lounge to connect with your classmates and expand YOUR creative network. By the end, you'll have a polished 5-minute pitch you can take into your next room — and the skills to make YOUR story land.

Praise For Ewan's Work and Teaching

“ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! Ewan delivered more in 20 minutes than other presenters do in an hour, and it NEVER felt rushed and he was always easily understandable. I cannot wait to get the handouts!” --Bob S.

"I've taken many years of webinars, gone to many conferences, and taken many courses on feature script writing. I've won a Grand Prize in a major festival for a screenplay. And I'm old enough to be an honest critic. Ewan Dunbar's webinar was one of the best I have ever taken! Organized, filled with useful information, he sounded like he really cared about helping the audience be better at what they want to do, and wasn't making an obvious pitch for himself as a consultant --although I'd call on him anytime." --Roberta P.

"Very good, very knowledgeable and very organized. Great presentation and webinar. I walked away with lots of ideas about polishing my pitch decks to make sure they stand out." --James B.

“Ewan’s presentation was excellent! I learned so much from him and now feel 100% confident in creating a pitch deck. He is truly an expert.” --Margaret M.

Session 1 – Storyselling & The Foundation of Pitching

In this week’s session, we will introduce the various forms of pitching, including the elevator pitch, the 5-minute concept pitch, and the full feature/TV pitch. The goal of this session will be to create a foundation for pitching that the next sessions will build on.

KEY TOPIC: Storyselling -- What It Is and Why We Need It

• Who sells ideas and who is buying them?

• What ideas sell and what ideas don’t?

• When is the best time to pitch?

• Where do storyselling opportunities present themselves?

• Why is it important to learn how to sell your story?

• Q&A

Assignment will be given.

Have questions in between classes? Available on email to help you work though elements of your own pitch.

Session 2 – The Concept Pitch: 5 Minutes of Focus

In the second session, we will break down the 5-minute concept pitch, the main focus of this lab. Students will learn the basic boxes to check when constructing their own concept pitches, while gaining a better understanding of how to construct the perfect logline.

KEY TOPIC: The 5-Minute Pitch

• How this kind of pitch can be useful and why

• Pitfalls of the 5-minute pitch

• Anatomy of 5-minute sale

• 5-minute pitch example

• Learning to read a room

• Q&A 

Assignment will be given.

Have questions in between classes? available on email to help you work though elements of your own pitch.

Session 3 – Distilling a Script Into a Pitch

Students will learn how to break down a pre-existing script into a concept pitch.

KEY TOPIC: The Devil in the Details

• Tips for finding the broad strokes

• What to pull from a script and why

• Strategies for sending someone your script after a concept pitch

• Breaking down a feature script versus pilot/series

• Q&A 

Assignment will be given.

Have questions in between classes? Will is available on email to help you work though elements of your own pitch.

Session 4 – No class: One-on-One Consultations 

one-on-one to practice your 5-minute concept pitch, followed by discussion and feedback.

Session 5 – Live Concept Pitch Workshop

In this final week, you will workshop your 5-minute concept pitch with the class and give and receive feedback for each other's pitch.

WHAT TO EXPECT

PLEASE NOTE: This exclusive Stage 32 lab will be booked on a first-come, first-served basis. The opportunity to work this closely and for this long with an executive and an expert in the field is an incredibly unique and valuable opportunity. If you are interested, please book quickly. Once the spots are gone, they’re gone for good.

• This lab is designed for beginner and intermediate level writers interested in improving a 5-minute pitch their project.

• By the end of this 5-week lab, you will have a professional 5-minute pitch for your project vetted by a professional in the industry.

• This is an in-depth, practical, and detailed lab with one-on-one time with the instructor and significantly more content than a standard 90-minute webinar.

• You will be held accountable to take the lessons from each week and move your work forward.

• Plus, to stay motivated and inspired, you will have access to a private, dedicated Stage 32 Lounge where you can communicate with your fellow classmates throughout the length of the lab.

• **Ewan will be available on email during the 5 sessions to answer any questions you have about your project.**

Payment plans are available - please contact edu@stage32.com for more information

• Screenwriters of all levels who want to confidently pitch their scripts to agents, managers, producers, and executives.
• Filmmakers of all levels preparing to take their projects into festivals, meetings, or financing conversations.
• Writers and creators who struggle with nerves, organization, or knowing what to include when pitching their work.
• Creatives at any stage who want a repeatable pitching framework they can adapt to any room, opportunity, or platform.

Praise For Ewan's Work and Teaching

“ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! Ewan delivered more in 20 minutes than other presenters do in an hour, and it NEVER felt rushed and he was always easily understandable. I cannot wait to get the handouts!” --Bob S.

"I've taken many years of webinars, gone to many conferences, and taken many courses on feature script writing. I've won a Grand Prize in a major festival for a screenplay. And I'm old enough to be an honest critic. Ewan Dunbar's webinar was one of the best I have ever taken! Organized, filled with useful information, he sounded like he really cared about helping the audience be better at what they want to do, and wasn't making an obvious pitch for himself as a consultant --although I'd call on him anytime." --Roberta P.

"Very good, very knowledgeable and very organized. Great presentation and webinar. I walked away with lots of ideas about polishing my pitch decks to make sure they stand out." --James B.

“Ewan’s presentation was excellent! I learned so much from him and now feel 100% confident in creating a pitch deck. He is truly an expert.” --Margaret M.