The Pitch Tank with Dan Sheldon
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Dan Sheldon is a Producer at Inner Media Capital, a film finance and production company, which operates out of the Universal and Paramount lots in California. Sheldon has produced A HISTORY OF THE WORLD IN SIX GLASSES starring Dan Akroyd; FLUXX starring Tyrese Gibson, GUTTERMUCKERS starring Jim Belushi, Leslie Jones, Bobby Lee and Lil Rel Howery, DEAD OF NIGHT starring Dermot Mulroney and Scott Grimes, AND LOVE KNOCKED starring Alexander Ludwig and Katherine McNamara. Dan served as Vice President of Development and Production for Alta Global Media and Play House Studios. Sheldon produced BRUNO PENGUIN directed by Nick Cassavetes and starring Anthony Hopkins, Ben Foster and Shia LaBeouf which is the first of many exciting feature films on IMC’s slate for 2025 which also includes films with Spyglass Media Group as well as a Stan Lee written project named WEREWOLF. Sheldon is a former talent agent at IAG representing some of the top actors in the industry effectively launching the careers of some of the most sought-after talent in Hollywood. Full Bio »
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We're back in the Writers' Room for The Pitch Tank with Producer Dan Sheldon. Writers will have a precisely timed 5-minute window to present their pitches, while our seasoned experts meticulously dissect each presentation, providing constructive feedback. Step into a welcoming and supportive space where everyone is invited to participate and grow together. Elevate your pitching skills in an atmosphere dedicated to fostering growth and creativity!
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