PITCH PERFECT: FROM PITCH TO PRODUCTION - "How To Self Produce Content and Get Funded" - 6 Week Class with JAMIE MONAHAN - FIRST TIME OFFERED!

Thursday, November 1, 2018, 7pm ET / 4pm PT

You've written a pilot, a feature, a musical, a play now what?

From producing Off Broadway to meeting with network executives in LA, award nominated filmmaker, director, producer and actress Jamie Monahan has learned some valuable information about the art of pitching.

Here's what students will learn during the six weeks:

-How to write a log line for your idea. -How to perfect your elevator pitch. -How to prepare for a pitch meeting. -Who to pitch to. -Pitching do's and don'ts. -How to protect your idea. -How to get a pitch meeting. -What buyers are looking for. -Learn what materials you will need to set your pitch apart. -Learn how to make a Pitch Deck/Show Bible.

Your finale class you'll have the unique opportunity to pitch your project to producers in the industry and you'll have the confidence and materials to do it! We'll give you feedback on your pitch that'll set you up for success for future pitch meetings."

Please note: Students need to be prepared to "pitch" on day 1. This will be a great way to see where you are and how to specifically tailor the class to each project/person. We are looking for Film/TV and some Musical Theater/Theater.

Jamie Monahan is an award nominated filmmaker, director, producer and actress. She produced and directed ALMOST MAINE at The Shell Theater and produced SWINGTIME CANTEEN (Off Broadway) at Cherry Lane Theatre. Jamie produced and directed the award nominated short THE WISHING TREE.

 

Jamie Monahan

About Jamie Monahan:

Jamie Monahan is an award-winning filmmaker, director, intimacy coordinator, and actress.

Jamie completed Levels 1, 2, and 3 of IDC’s Intimacy Coordinator training, fostering intimate safe spaces for performers. She is currently listed on the SAG-AFTRA Intimacy Coordinator Pre-Registry. Jamie intimacy coordinated the short films: ONLY THE DEAD, IN THE NIGHT, HEALING TREE, BETTY BITES BACK, THE BIG 3-OH, and CRIMSON WAVE to name a few. She also worked as the intimacy coordinator on the feature film ESCAPING OHIO and . Jamie intimacy directed POWERHOUSE Off-Broadway in October 2022 and is in her second year as an adjunct professor at Fairfield University working with Theatre Fairfield as the intimacy director for their 2023-2024 season.