The Pitch Tank with Patrick Melton & Marcus Dunstan (SAW IV - VII, THE COLLECTOR, FEAST)
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Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton are Filmmakers most known for writing the screenplay for the film FEAST, which was the winner of Season Three of the filmmaking competition reality TV series Project Greenlight. Dunstan and Melton have since written the screenplays for Feast II: Sloppy Seconds, Feast III: The Happy Finish, and five films in the Saw franchise. Dunstan also directed and co-wrote the films The Collector, its sequel The Collection, and Unhuman. Full Bio »
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We're back in the Writers' Room for The Pitch Tank with Patrick Melton & Marcus Dunstan. 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!
What You'll Learn
We're back in the Writers' Room for The Pitch Tank with Patrick Melton & Marcus Dunstan. 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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