The PITCH Series:

Take your pitch to the next level with our new series:

*Mix and Match to meet your needs

*All Classes are at 4pm-6pm PST/ 7pm-9pm EST

*Classes will be recorded

• CLASS 1:  MASTERING THE 4 DIFFERENT KINDS OF PITCHES (Aug. 25)
  • From formal streamer/network pitches, to market meetings, to informal "networking/social" pitches, to email pitches, learn how to successfully navigate each to make the most of every pitch situation and get the next meeting. (Handout: The 4 Pitches Cheat Sheet)

     

• CLASS 2: BUILDING TRUST & CREDIBILITY (Sept. 1)

  • Is this your first film and you are worried potential investors won’t take you seriously?  Are you fearful you don’t have enough experience to woo your investors? Having your investor materials is important but the key to really hooking an investor and making them comfortable boarding your project is the trust and credibility you are able to establish in the meeting or pitch.  The feeling that you know your industry, your film and you have set yourself and your film up for success. We will explore some very practical things you can do to help establish an environment that your potential investor feels comfortable, trusting and believes in you and your ability to make this a fantastic film and experience that they can’t pass up.  (Handout: Building Trust Worksheet)

• CLASS 3: THROWING SUCCESSFUL INVESTOR PITCH GATHERINGS (Sept. 8)
  • Whether you are throwing a party or a supporter offers to host a gathering, learn what works and what doesn't, the best ways to maximize your time, what to include, materials to offer, example materials, how to structure, advertise, invite and beyond.  We have hosted dozens of parties with success and will share what has worked so you can throw your next party with confidence.  (Handouts: Presentation Outline; Sample Materials) 
• CLASS 4: THE PITCH MATERIALS (Sept. 15)
  • What are the key materials you need to have ready to pitch investors.  From the Prospectus, Proforma (financials), Operating Agreement, Deck and One Sheets, we will look at what should be included, how to use them and see real examples.   
• CLASS 5: WORKING THE MARKETS WITH SUCCESS (AFM is in Nov!) (Sept. 20)
  • If you are planning to attend a market in person in the fall, this is class is a must!  Sara Elizabeth credits her early success to attending markets like AFM and will share how to navigate the market, set meetings, find the partners who are right for you, what materials you need, some do's and don'ts  and much more!  (Handout: Market Checklist) 

• CLASS 6: PITCH PRACTICE (Sept. 22)
  • Practice is key to a smooth and successful pitch.  We provide a safe space to practice and get feedback from Sara Elizabeth.
• CLASS 7: PITCH PRACTICE- TAKE 2 (Sept. 27)
  • Embrace the opportunity to take the feedback from your last pitch practice and continue to craft your pitch and polish your presentation. (also open to students who did not take the previous pitch practice)  
• CLASS 8: PITCH MATERIAL REVIEW (Sept. 29)
  • Participants will have the opportunity to submit pitch materials for review and notes live in class.  This can also be used to work through and discuss and places you are stuck, to gain feedback or insight as you continue to craft these documents.