Pitching is an essential skill for all writers, filmmakers and producers. Those that do it well advance their projects faster and farther than those that don’t.
On June 11-12, the Northwest Screenwriters Guild (www.nwsg.org) will host the Great American PitchFest Founders and producers, Signe Olynyk and Bob Schultz. Friday evening is the discussion and Q&A, with an all day “Pitching” workshop on Saturday.
Learn to pitch to Hollywood from the pros! From the creators of The Great American PitchFest comes a unique opportunity to hone your pitching skills. The television and film industries are constantly looking for great new material, so why not yours? Bring your best ideas to this two-part workshop and learn how to sell yourself and your work.
On Friday, June 11, fresh from the set of their latest feature, BELOW ZERO, producers Olynyk and Schultz will discuss the challenging and rewarding process of creating an independent movie on a shoestring budget.
On Saturday, June 12, Olynyk and Schultz, also founders of the Great American PitchFest, will offer a two-part workshop detailing the ins and outs of successful pitching.
Friday, June 11: Discussion and Q&A
Time:
Doors Open: 6:30 pm
Discussion, Q&A: 7 pm to 9 pm
Location:
Demaray Hall 150
Seattle Pacific University
3307 Third Ave. West
Seattle, WA
Cost:
NWSG Members: FREE
Student Rate: $10
Partner Film Org Members: $15
General Public/Non-Members: $15
Saturday, June 12: Two-Part Workshop
Time:
Doors Open: 9:30 am
Workshop: 10 am to 4 pm
Location:
Demaray Hall 150
Seattle Pacific University
3307 Third Ave. West
Seattle, WA
Cost:
NWSG Members: $25
General Public/Non-Members: $40
Seating is limited. RSVP at RSVP@nwsg.org.
About Signe Olynyk
Signe Olynyk is President/CEO of Protagonist Pictures, Inc. (Los Angeles) as well as the Canadian-based Twilight Pictures, Inc. As an associate producer of two feature films, Signe is well-acquainted with both the creative and production facets of the industry, having written and produced several documentaries, one hour specials, TV pilots, as well as a six-part television series. With professional credits on more than 120 productions in the United States and Canada, Signe’s work has appeared on the CBC, Discovery Channel, FOX, and the BBC.
Signe recently wrapped shooting her latest film, which she wrote and produced. Below Zero, a psychological thriller, stars Edward Furlong (Terminator II, American History X, The Green Hornet,) Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes, Scooby Doo, Weird Science, The Devil’s Rejects,) and Kristin Booth (Young People Fucking, The Kennedys, Crackie.) Her next film project, The Middle Child, is currently in development with Apatow Productions and slated for release in 2011.
About Bob Schultz
Bob Schultz knows a good pitch when he hears one. Serving as Executive Director of PitchFest since 2004, Bob regularly judges the Austin Film Festival’s pitch contest, alongside such Hollywood heavy-hitters as Terry Rossio (Shrek, Pirates of the Caribbean.) A freelance screenwriter and die-hard movie buff, Bob is involved in the operation of Cinemapolis, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the art of filmmaking by exposing the community at large to independent, foreign, and documentary films. .
As a script reader for Sharon Stone, Bob honed his coverage skills — working closely with Pilar Alessandra and other renown script consultants before turning his focus to writing and producing. His latest project, Below Zero, produced with Signe Olynyk, just wrapped in Vancouver.