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How to Pitch Your TV Show to Networks

  • All levels
  • 18 and older
  • $70
  • 1520 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA

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  • $70
  • GA Santa Monica @ 1520 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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Class Description

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What you'll learn in this pitch training:

How to Pitch Your TV Show to Networks, Cable, Netflix, Amazon, Yotube...and Hundreds of Other Buyers 

Have you got a killer idea for a scripted show, reality competition or web series but have no idea what to do next? Then this class is for you!

Over the course of the day we will lay out the practical steps on how to:
a) Get in the door with the decision makers and;
b) Pitch your project like a pro.

We will cover: 
  • Who to pitch to
  • Pitching dos and don’ts
  • What buyers are looking for
  • Recommended pitch materials
  • and How to find the hook to your idea to make it standout.
Whether you are ready to pitch your idea, have only some material created, or you just have a seed of an idea, this class will set you on your way to navigate the turbulent seas of show business!

Takeaways
  • Learn what materials you will need to set your pitch apart. (Reality & Scripted)
  • How to write a log line for your idea.
  • How to write a treatment / outline for your show.
  • How to produce a sizzle tape for your show that will have them wanting more.
  • How to find the right people to pitch to, and how to get a meeting with them.
  • How to structure your presentation and impress them with a powerful pitch in the room.
  • Students will also walk away with insider knowledge on who is buying what in the current market.
  • Critique and creative input on your ideas as well as best next steps.
Prereqs & Preparation
If you have any materials to show/share on your idea then bring them along, if not, just your laptop and your creativity!

School Notes:
For students enrolling in 12 week part time and immersive classes, it is not recommended that you book more than one class simultaneously.

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If you can't make it to a class/workshop, please email us at [email protected] at least 7 days before the scheduled event date. No refunds will be given after this timeframe.


In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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