I've noticed there seems to be three different ways to interact with execs at Stage 32. A Pitch (written or Zoom), sending the first 10 pages, or a 60 minute consultation. I've only so far had experience with the pitch approach. I'm guessing each strategy is different based on what you have to discuss and what you're hoping to get out of the meeting? Can anyone who has done all three (or knows more about all three) educate me on this?
Screenwriting : Pitch vs. 10 Pages vs. 60 Minute Calls? by Patrick Koepke
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I've done all three. Pitch sessions are good for kinda testing the waters (and also learning what's good and still needs work with your pitch); first ten pages review is great for when you'd rather they actually read what you wrote instead of pitching; and the meeting is great for when you want your whole script read and to have a conversation about what works and what doesn't and also to get to know the exec better. It should also be noted that not everyone is available for each service; I've seen several execs only available for calls and not written coverage services.
Ultimately it depends what you're comfortable with. I'd honestly say pitching is the hardest lol but that's just me.
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Patrick Koepke Hi Patrick, I have also done all 3. I will be honest, I am really frustrated with the Written Pitch approach. I am sure it is just me but I really struggle with understanding the feedback I have received on those. Because of the expense after I did two 60 minute calls, I switched to 30 minute calls (also did two) and then written pitches, which I think I have done 4 of. Have yet to get a good response to the written pitches and honestly the feedback from various people have contradicted what I hear from the others. SO I feel like I am probably giving up on that. I have done three 10 page reads, got one really good response and two mediocre to luke warm responses at best. I prefer the 60 minute calls but just can't afford them at this point.