About the Classes and Instructors:

• CLASS 1: CREATING A PITCH DECK THAT GETS ATTENTION (Aug. 6)
  
  • Are you feeling stuck trying to create your film & investor decks? It can be SO hard to find good examples because they contain proprietary info! But, Sara Elizabeth is going to take you "behind the scenes" for a SNEAK PEEK at decks that have attracted over $15M in film funding! You will gain insight so you can craft your own with knowledge, understanding, and confidence.
    • What elements must be included
      
    • How to capture your film's tone, message & value
      
    • Tips & Tricks to a deck that gets results
      
    • Using copy & images wisely
      

    *This webinar is VERY similar to the Pitch Success- Crafting your Pitch Decks for anyone who has already purchased that course in the past

  ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR: Sara Elizabeth established Life Out Loud Films to create quality, inspiring impact films that champion women. Her films have been seen in theaters and on HBO, Sundance, Hallmark, Amazon, Starz/Showtime and internationally. She has worked with Oscar & Emmy winning talent like Jane Seymour, Ellen Burstyn, Chris Cooper, Josh Lucas, and NY Times Best Selling Author David Baldacci. She field produced the Emmy nominated HBO docuseries McMillions for Mark Wahlberg's company which premiered at Sundance 2020.
  
   
• CLASS 2: DECK DESIGN MADE SIMPLE (Aug. 8)
  

  • Many creatives feel overwhelmed by the thought of creating a pitch deck, and understanding how to use the design software is half the battle. Creating a pitch deck that is beautiful and feels both professional and polished is easily achievable with just a few key tricks and hacks. Look like you hired a designer and take your deck to the next level!

    • Consistency & balance in Design
    • Golden design rules
    • Learn key hacks to your greatest design issues
    • Canva tips and tricks to create polish  
  ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR: Bri Kaisen received her BS in Media Arts & Design from James Madison University in 2018. She started her career as a Graphic Designer before becoming a Web Designer. She’s a jack of all trades when it comes to business branding, design, and marketing. Bri has been a professional Web & Graphic Designer for the past 5 years and has worked on projects for Google, Uber, Cisco, OpenAI, PwC, Verizon, and more. Since working with Life Out Loud Films, Bri has used her design expertise to creating pitch decks for them.
   
• CLASS 3: USING AI TO CREATE STUNNING DECKS (Aug. 13) with Joshua Young
  

  • Google Home, Alexa, Canva, and even Microsoft Word all use AI. Now, let's put that technology to use with decks! We’ll explore the power of AI tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, and Adobe Photoshop’s Generative and how they can assist in developing a professional and visually unique presentation. While AI is a powerful assistant, the true creativity and vision will come from you, the artist. Learn how to harness these tools effectively and elevate your pitch decks to new heights. 
    

    • Get actionable tools to create stunning visuals
    • Learn how to integrate AI tools seemlessly into your creative deck process
    • Tricks to crafting persuasive and concise text with Chat GPT  
   ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR:  Joshua is a x34 award winning screenwriter who's worked as a filmmaker, director, actor, voice artist, and video editor for networks and streaming services such as Netflix, PBS, OWN, TLC, and more. In addition to his creative roles, Joshua has expanded his expertise as an AI consultant in the film industry. He advises filmmakers, screenwriters and businesses on utilizing AI to enhance their operations. Joshua believes in the power of AI to enhance, not replace, creative efforts. It's about leveraging this incredible resource to empower filmmakers to propel their careers and projects forward more swiftly than ever before.