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Zach Cox is a literary manager at Circle of Confusion. Circle of Confusion is also currently producing the mega hit THE WALKING DEAD. Zach reps Richard Glatzer (QUINCEANERA, STILL ALICE with Julianne Moore), Brian Duffield (INSURGENT) and John Orloff (A MIGHTY HEART). Circle of Confusion is one of the leading management companies in Los Angeles. Zach joined Circle of Confusion in 2006 and has worked as a manager since 2011. Zach responds to great character-driven stories regardless of genre and believes great storytelling is a gift that can be honed but not outright taught. Full Bio »
We're back in the Writers' Room for The Pitch Tank with Zach Cox. 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 diving into the first Writers' Room Pitch Tank of 2021 and welcoming special guest, Literary Manager Audrey Knox of The Cartel to critique members' pitches! Audrey worked her way up from receptionist in 2016 to Manager in 2018. Audrey has experience in both scripted and unscripted television, on set, in production, and in writers’ rooms. She has a BFA in Screenwriting from Chapman University. Prior to joining The Cartel Audrey worked in development at WME and Lighthearted Entertainment and in the literary department at Gersh. Last year, Untitled Entertainment and The Cartel - two huge management companies - joined forces to produce films for television and theatrical release. Both companies continue to look for new scripts from writers that offer "escapism to broad audiences." During the webcast, we hear pitches for Action-Adventure, Supernatural Rom Com, Supernatural Procedural Drama, and more!
Joe Ferrante - Writer & Development Producer with Verite Entertainment
Stage 32 CEO, Producer, and Screenwriter Richard "RB" Botto 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.
Michael Wormser, previous Head of Production for MAKER STUDIOS, where he developed, produced and distributed content, bringing monthly viewership from 40 million to 250 million, and a producer who has features for Legendary, Lakeshore Entertainment, Netflix, IFC Films, Fox Television Studios, Hulu, FreeForm, Netflix, and 20th Century Digital, joined the Stage 32 pitch team and listened to volunteers with a timed 5-minute pitch from their scripts, which was reviewed and offered constructive notes on in a supportive environment designed for growth and creative integrity! You can only get this opportunity at Stage 32!
Our guest is Myra Model, principal and creative head of Myra Model Management, a management company that identifies, curates, and develops premium writing talent and bold emerging voices across television, film, and new media. Myra's years of experience include broadcast programming as an executive and producer, with credits including Mario Puzo's THE LAST DON, BLONDE, AMERICAN TRAGEDY, IN COLD BLOOD, GLEASON, RUBY RIDGE, ALEX HALEY'S MAMA FLORA'S FAMILY, and the adaptation of the acclaimed BBC mini-series RECKLESS. Myra launched the television careers of Sundance and Humanitas prize winners and playwrights, including Ellen Fairey (American Classic), Marisa Wegrzyn (AMAZON'S GOLIATH), Caitlin Parrish (CBS's SUPERGIRL), Adam Scott Weissman (THE GOOD DOCTOR), Rosie Kaller, Nick Baker (HOMELAND), Cami Delavigne (AMERICAN GIGOLO), Deborah Swisher (THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY), and Humanitas New Voices winners Josh Corey and Brian Kratz (WELCOME TO FLATCH). Our Writers' Room Members brought their A-Game pitches and enthusiasm, and Myra shared insightful gems about pitching in her feedback! Watch the webcast and join in the educational fun right here on Stage 32!
Pitch your scirpts to FilmRise's Rachel Swearingen. In this Pitch Tank, Rachel offers her critique of pitches that include a murder mystery drama, fantasy television project, a romantic comedy, and home invasion thriller.