Does anyone have an example of the written pitches they are using for Happy Writers?
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lol. Although I think PB's pitch is awesome, I second Stacy and would also like maybe another example of a written pitch.
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Ditto! Hopefully one that resulted in a read request ;)
Pb - you stole the line i use on celebrities when they ask if i want their autograph. ;)
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Hi Stacy - though I can't say what every producer or manager or agent wants to see in a written pitch, I have had some success with my written pitches here on Stage 32 (script request from ICM and BenderSpink). I included the logline, genre, complete synopsis (meaning I revealed the entire story), and a short bio - presented similar to a one-sheet or pitch deck format except only 2 pages. All the best with your endeavors.
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Thanks for doing this, Lyse! Much appreciated!
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You're awesome (as always) Lyse!
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Thanks for sharing, Lyse!! If you're still in the sharing mood, could you post a TV pitch as well?
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Great information and samples, Lyse! I know some do write for TV and like you mentioned, there does need to be more in the written pitch for a TV pilot. A lot to cram into a TV pitch. I have 2 type's of written pitches for the same project and I'd love to see how they compare to someone with more industry experience than I have.
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Laura, how very generous of you to share. Thank you so much!
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Lyse -- you are awesome for sharing! Thank you!
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Lyse, thank you so much for posting your pitch examples. I've been struggling mightily with mine since December. I've gotten some excellent feedback from Joey, and mixed from the pass reports. What I'm still having a hard time with is, as you said, packing so much into just two pages. How do you get a synopsis, 4 short character bios and a 21-episode arc with descriptions into two pages?? Oh, wait. 6 pt type!! :) Hope more willing souls are out there who can post some great examples. Those who have seen our pilot and treatment generally love our story/concept, but these quick pitches are a real bear! Until then, I continue to hammer away!!
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Crafting the right TV pitch with all the correct info is about as easy to do as open heart surgery in a bathtub on the Ganges river! Not impossible, just takes precision to accomplish!