Class 9

Question 1

pitching = _______

Answer 1

sales
* Sell the idea
* Sell you
* What makes your take the one?

Question 2

• Attention grabber (2-3 mins)
• Overview (2-3 min) – stay out of the weeds
• Comps / References (1 min)
• World of the show (2-3 mins)
• Main Character(s) (2-3 mins)
• Supporting Character(s) (2-3 mins) – avoid grocery list
• Season arc(s) (2-3 mins)
• Wind-up (1-2 mins)

Answer 2

general pitch structure of a tv series

Question 3

name 5 of the 10 tips from the lecture…

Answer 3

1. Have passion
2. Grabe their attention
3. Colour Visual specifics
4. Rehearse
5. Engage in Dialogue
6. Be Concise and clear
7. Address flaws and weaknesses
8. Pay attention to hierarchy
9. Know your idea and you and its marketability
10. Why are you the best for the job?

Question 4

what are the two main steps for this process:

Answer 4

Step 1: Clear the arena
Research
* What are they looking for/ need?
* Annual Report / Website / Markets
* Market intel - trades

Step 2: Gain access
* Agents and managers
* Networking
* Partners with access (studios / prodcos /
talent)
* Markets (MIP, Banff, Kidscreen)
* Query emails
* Reputation

Question 5

which step is this:

• Agents and managers
• Networking
• Partners with access (studios / prodcos /
  talent)
• Markets (MIP, Banff, Kidscreen)
• Query emails
• Reputation

Answer 5

Step 2: Gain access

Question 6

• What are they looking for/ need?
• Annual Report / Website / Markets
• Market intel - trades

Answer 6

Step 1: Clear the arena and research