Screenwriting: Pitching Your Screenplay or Novel in 60 Secs (Udemy.com)
Learn How to Get Your Screenplay or Novel Read. Pitching is a needed tool in Writing, Storytelling & Screenwriting
Created by: IFH Courses
Last updated July 2018
What you will learn
- The 8 Steps to a Powerful Pitch
- The Cardinal Rule of Pitching
- The 10 Essential Elements of Story
- Designing a Marketing Plan
- Pitching Other People’s Work
How it compares
Against the other 1,107 rated Udemy courses in Personal Development on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 54% of them
- Reviews104#875 of 1,108 by number of reviews
- Length2.7 hourslonger than 53% of them
- Last updatedJuly 2018earlier than 91% of them
Course Description
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From Michael Hauge, author of the Best Selling Udemy Screenwriting & Storytelling Course: Screenwriting and Story Blueprint: The Hero's Two Journeys.
You walk on an elevator and just before the door closes Steven Spielberg gets on. You have 60 secs to pitch him your latest screenplay. What do you do?
Your goal is to have your audience say “yes, I understand, and I care” after reading or watching your brand story.
If your audience just says “now I know” then you have successfully informed them but not enough to make them care, to make them stay to whatever you have to say next. They DON'T teach you this in Film School!
Your career can be made in 60 seconds - if you make the right pitch!
Master the Elevator Pitch, even when you've got less than 60 seconds. Get your screenplay or Novel read by the major power of Hollywood - guaranteed!
Instructor Michael Hauge walks your through his process of breaking down the key elements of your story and how to pitch them in 60 secs.
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“This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see two of Hollywood’s finest and smartest teachers combine their masterful approach to plot, character and commercial success.” - Rich KrevolinScreenwriting Professor at USC; Author of Screenwriting From the Soul and How to Adapt Anything into a Screenplay
“Wow! Michael Hauge and Christopher Vogler ignite the room. I’ve been a pro for nearly 20 years, and in one day this double-barreled seminar made me a better screenwriter.” - Eric Edson, Director of Graduate Screenwriting at Cal State University Northridge; Author of The Story Solution: 23 Steps All Great Heroes Must Take
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Michael Hauge is a story and script consultant, author and lecturer who works with writers and filmmakers on their screenplays, novels, movies and television projects. He has coached writers, producers, stars and directors on projects for Will Smith, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Lopez, Kirsten Dunst, Charlize Theron and Morgan Freeman, as well as for every major studio and network.
Michael also works extensively with Hollywood executives, producers, agents and managers, helping them sharpen their story and development skills, and improving their companies' abilities to recognize powerful material, employ advanced principles of structure, character arc and theme, skillfully communicate a story's strengths and weaknesses, and work effectively with writers to achieve a commercially successful screenplay.
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Who is Alex Ferrari? As the founder of Indie Film Hustle it's Alex goal to bring the best information and education he can to indie filmmakers, screenwriter, storytellers and entrepreneurs.
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Important information before you enroll:
In case you find the course useless, don't forget you are covered by a 30 day money back guarantee, full refund, no questions asked!
Once enrolled, you have unlimited, lifetime access to the course!
You will have instant and free access to any updates we'll add to the course.
I will give you my full support regarding any issues or suggestions related to the course.
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Enroll NOW and learn how to pitch your story in 60 secs! Let's get started!
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
104 Reviews
IFH Courses
IFH Courses is a creator, publisher and distributor of high-quality online courses covering all avenues of the filmmaking, screenwriting, post-production, and social media/marketing crafts. Think of it as the ultimate online film school. We bring together industry-leading experts from all disciplines so you can learn from the best. Filmmakers, Screenwriters & Content Creators are our passion!
Our expert instructors will teach you skills that will have an immediate positive impact on your career or business.
You'll find his approach to our courses a bit raw and real. That's because I care about my students, fellow artists, and filmmakers. He has seen and personally made many missteps over the years and he wants to help you avoid making the same costly mistakes. The industry is abusive to the newcomer and he hopes Indie Film Hustle can help you navigate the shark-infested waters of the film industry.
We also are the founder of Bulletproof Screenwriting, Filmtrepreneur, IFH Academy, and Indie Film Hustle TV, the world's first streaming service dedicated to filmmakers, screenwriters, and content creators. Think Netflix for Filmmakers.
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Reviews
By Matteo Sedazzari on 10/16/2024
It was insightful, informative, and enjoyable. I took plenty of notes, nurturing existing ideas and developing new ones.
By Kanja Chen on 2/6/2023
Great insights and well explained the things that you need to be successful when pitching your ideas.
By Lee Bailes on 4/24/2022
I really like the completeness of the concept and the format, really helpful - and I'm using this as an introduction to the book, which i also own but have yet to read
By Saara Duguid on 2/23/2021
Though I've still to complete the course - I'm nearly there - I'm finding it very informative. It's like Michael is one of your friend's, talking you through the process, casual and easy to follow. Straight to the point too.
By Roberto Vitale on 9/29/2020
Everything the speaker is elaborating to is familiar to what I already know, read and heard about 'pitching'.
By Ross Sebek on 1/19/2020
This is a great course on pitching. It gives you a formal structure and how to apply it. I would recommend it for anyone learning to pitch.
By Keisha on 3/11/2019
Really enjoying the material and will definitely use it (and listen to it again and again).
By Nick Terry on 5/29/2018
A lot of what is covered is basic and general. You can easily Google it. There is some notions that you must have a script to pitch, this is not 100% true - studios buy pitches, albeit rare, but you don’t need to learn the art of pitching an executive or producer if you have a good script, representation or a relationship. It’s become uncommon to have a physical in person or phone pitch these days when a script is plenty. As a new writer, you’re most likely not going to get an in person or phone pitch in hopes of optioning or getting development money. Again, so much of this is online...nothing really revealing here. And a pitch takes more than 60 seconds; don’t be fooled. And do keep in mind that IF you pitch, questions can and will come during it, not just after. AND a great script is important but energy is equally important; this isn’t covered. If you aren’t passionate in the pitch, the person listening won’t be. That should be covered.
By Carmen Reed-Gilkison on 4/19/2018
This course was a great course on pitching - anything. I'm not a screenwriter or an author, but I want to understand story and effective pitching better. This is a great course to start with.
By Teri Anderson on 2/14/2018
This was really helpful and condensed the process down to exactly what I need to know. Thank you!
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