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Nadya Panfilov is a literary manager at Writ Large an LA-based entertainment management and production company that specializes in writers, directors, and actors in film and television. Nadya started at Writ-Large as an assistant where she quickly rose through the ranks. Before working at Writ Large, Nadya worked in the TV department at Parkes+MacDonald where she started out as an intern and then to a Coordinator at Parkes+MacDonald under their first look deal with Universal Studios. While at Parkes+MacDonald she helped sell two shows to NBC, one to STARZ and the last project she had the honor of working on is pending release from Amazon. Nadya was born in Uzbekistan and has spent the last twenty years trying to figure out how to fit into the microcosm of the United States. Her saving grace was film & television and went on to graduate from Chapman University with a degree in Screenwriting. Full Bio »
We're back in the Writers' Room for The Pitch Tank. 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!
The Pitch Tank
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We're back in the Writers' Room for the Pitch Tank Webcast with Producer, Greer Stanley. Greer Stanley is a queer female film and television producer. Recently she was a Creative Executive at 3dot Productions, Liza Chasin’s production company. The company has a First Look development deal with Netflix for features and Endeavor Content for Television Series. Greer developed the hit Paramount film THE LOST CITY with Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, and Brad Pitt, as well as the Netflix limited series "ANATOMY OF A SCANDAL" with alongside David E. Kelley. Additionally the company is currently producing the Susannah Grant film, LONELY PLANET for Netflix and STILLWATER, starring Matt Damon. For television, the company most recently executive produced HBO Max’s "MADE FOR LOVE" and Showtime’s "THE LOUDEST VOICE". Previous to 3dot, Greer worked in film development at Color Force which produced "CRAZY RICH ASIANS" and "THE GOLDFINCH". She started her career at William Morris Endeavor in the motion picture literary and indie film financing departments.
We're back in the Writers' Room for The Pitch Tank with Manager Andrew Kersey. 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!
We're diving into the Writers' Room Pitch Tank with special guest, Mike Blutstein, the Vice President of Film and Televsion for John Goldwyn Productions. Under the prolific producer, John Goldwyn, the company has been responsible for successes such as "DEXTER", THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY, BABY MAMA and HOT ROD. Mike recently found a script from an Austin-based writer through Stage 32 which JohnGoldwyn Productions has optioned! Read more here. Presently, he is an executive on content such as Lionsgate’s "MANHUNT", Hulu’s "DOPESICK" and Peacock’s MACGRUBER. He is also currently adapting the story of Mandy Harvey, the world’s most famous fully-deaf musician. Mike enjoys championing stories with poignant themes and interesting characters, ranging in genre from Sci-Fi to Romance and Dramas. In his prior position, Mike worked on the production side at "SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE", where he also continued to build a love for Comedies and Dramedies.
The Pitch Tank Webcast is Back! Attend this webcast and learn to own any executive's room with your pitch! Volunteer Writers' Room Members pitch their projects in 5-minute intervals directly to industry experts, who will break down their pitches and offer feedback. Our guest is Tim Hebard, the founder of Bard Pictures, a production company dedicated to collaborating with ambitious storytellers to develop and produce feature films. With over 9 years of experience spanning development, production, licensing, and studio finance, Tim was a Content Development & Acquisition executive who helped acquire hundreds of titles from major studios, including Sony Pictures Entertainment, Lionsgate, Cohen Media Group, Village Roadshow Entertainment Group, and STX Films, while at TUBI and LEGENDARY. At Tubi, Tim was instrumental in securing major acquisition deals over 4 years, with content ranging from classics (Howards End, Daughters Of The Dust) to contemporary hits. Previously at Legendary Entertainment, he contributed to major releases including GODZILLA VS KONG (HBO Max), ENOLA HOLMES (Netflix), LOST IN SPACE (Netflix), CARNIVAL ROW (Amazon), and DEBRIS (NBC). His production experience includes work on acclaimed series SHAMELESS and EASY. Join in the educational fun right here on Stage 32!
Jake Martin is the Head of Scripted Development for Happy Place, Inc. an internationally-recognized, full-service creative studio dedicated to best-in-class, bespoke content creation. The company began as a production company that produced projects for TAYLOR SWIFT, TRAVIS SCOTT, JENNIFER LOPEZ, JAY-Z, JUSTIN BIEBER and TYLER THE CREATOR. Jake is working to lead the company into the Film and TV space with scripted entertainment for Apple+, Amazon, Netflix, and more. Prior to his role at Happy Place, Jake has had a prolific career - working as the Creative Executive for Director James Gunn (GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Franchise), Guillermo del Toro, and as Pierre Morel’s creative executive during the filming of PEPPERMINT starring Jennifer Garner. He also served as the Director of Development for Sentient Pictures International, developing, packaging, and selling TV/Film including FREELANCE currently in post-production, directed by Pierre Morel and starring John Cena and Alison Brie.
The Cartel Manager Corey Ackerman joins our Panel as we listen and read your pitches live to help educate the Writers' Room screenwriters on what is and isn't working in their pitch.