VFS' Writing: How to Pitch Your Story (On Campus) Oct 7 - Dec 9

Turn great ideas into irresistible pitches. In 7 weeks, excel in structure, delivery, and industry techniques to pitch with confidence. The best idea is nothing without the right pitch. This course is designed around structure and delivery of pitches. It is the “how” - how to present ideas dramatically and effectively. Using industry standard methods and practices, students will learn to actively pitch ideas with an eye to concept, theme and genre. This course will consist of lectures, discussions, in-class exercises and out of class prep assignments. Schedule: Wednesdays, 6-9pm, PDT on campus, Oct 7 - Dec 9 • Oct 7 (First Class) • Oct 21 (no class) • Oct 28 • Nov 4 • Nov 11 (no class - holiday) • Nov 18 • Nov 25 • Dec 2 • Dec 9 (Final Class) Cost: $750 Instructor: Duane Adler Learning Outcomes – Participants Will: • Apply pitching techniques in the professional world, from casual studio hallway pitching to formal board room firing squads. • Understand the importance of theme and a good hook in a pitch. • Select good concepts. • Identify the concepts needed to sell a story to a variety of cultures and markets. Define and use genre to assist in pitching. • Understand the successful elements and presentation tools that sell a pitch to producers, production companies, broadcasters, distributors, actors and directors look for. Requirements: • Paper, pen, pencil, and notepad Prerequisites: • IELTS Score of 6.0 or higher is required