Posts Tagged ‘Pitching’
Pilar Alessandra Recap
I heart Pilar. OK, I don't, but I have a big crush on the lady. She is exactly how she is on her podcasts. Not only is she super down-to-earth and sweet as can be, but she really loves what she does. Our interview session Friday night went very well. Despite having quit drinking coffee this week and suffering from a bout of food [...]
When Will The Sun Gods Visit Us? / Bill True and Dean Hyers / Barack Obama
Anyone else tired of this weather? So gray, so rainy, so awful. Even Brando didn't want to go out for a walk. I'm sitting in my favorite coffee shop, surrounded by everyone else trying to get a pick-me-up. About to add some more pages to my script, hoping to finish by next week. Since I haven't blogged about it yet, let's talk about the [...]
Pitching, Pitching, Pitching: Palmer + Pilar
Love is in the air. Actually, it's not love, it's the season of pitching. We're hosting our own PitchFest, equal parts workshop and competition (with prizes). We're also co-hosting a PitchSlam with IFP and SIFF. The Great American PitchFest is coming. Expo is in the fall. Whoa. Pitches are like a job interview and speed dating [...]
Marilyn Atlas Rocks
I've never met anyone who's flight was almost two hours late and they were still in such good spirits. Actually, nobody is in a good mood at the airport. I knew when I picked up Marilyn Atlas from Sea-Tac and she was all smiles, that we were in a for a real treat this weekend. Coincidentally, Seth Talley, after a year of working on [...]
Kevin and Matt /Post Pitches / Catherine Ann Jones
We just finished up the weekend with film execs, Kevin Chang of Misher Films and Matt Skiena of Village Roadshow. They were extremely forthcoming and generous during our extensive interview/Q&A session with yours truly. That was some turnout - around 50-60 people. We even got to see a new trailer for Speed Racer, as well as a promo [...]
Expo Prep
For those of you going to the Screenwriter's Expo (24-28), you represent the Guild. In that regard, please don't be shy. Get contact information from any speakers you liked or thought would be great to bring up here. Here are some tips to stay sane at the Expo: General: - Bring snacks so you don't have to spend a ton of money at the hotel [...]
Full House
I just got home from tonight's well-attended meeting starring the ovo-lacto Michael Hauge. After playing the opening clips from Brokeback Mountain and Wedding Crashers, he covered a lot of ground regarding openings, developing your hero, how to ask a question properly, and common mistakes that screenwriters make, including improper formatting and [...]
