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TV Pitch Teleseminar

Begins: May 30, 2007

Mark and Jeanne Simon, founders of SellYourTvConceptNow.com, are hosting a free event for anyone who has an idea for a TV show and wants to pitch it to the networks. The free teleseminar/webinar will begin streaming at 9:00 pm ET/ 6:00 pm Pacific.

Topics covered will be: * The Seven Biggest Show-Pitching Mistakes * Five Questions You Must be Able to Answer in a Pitch * Attendee Questions

Attendees may call into the conference or listen to it stream live over the Internet.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Television, Web / Internet, Other

Mind Your Business: Pitch a Hit

Mark Simon steps onto the mound in this month's "Mind Your Business" to show how to pitch a hit TV series.

In ANIMATIONWorld | Columns: Mind Your Business

Pitch Headline News

Pennarelli Wins Pitch Me! at Cartoons on the Bay

Davide Rosio from Movimenti Prod. in Italy, is the winner of the Cartoons On The Bay Pitch Me! Event. He picked up his prize for pitching PENNARELLI, the project he directed with Giorgio Scorza and Davide Beltramini at the festival show on Friday, April 20, 2007, at the Augusteo Theatre.

The Pitch Me! event is for cartoonists, scriptwriters, studios, independent producers and anyone else who wants to launch a new Italian animation project.

In Awards, Awards | Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Europe

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WIA's Storyboard Pitch Night

Begins: January 18, 2007

At the first Storyboard Pitch Night of 2007, WIA will have guest artist John Fountain. Fountain's currently hard at work as a series director for a new show at Mike Young Prods. after wrapping the first season of YIN YANG YO! at Disney and doing consultation work for Bardel in Canada. Stop by and get some advice on show pitching, board critiques or anything else under the artistic sun. Pitch List is still open. Sign up today -- space is limited. E-mail [email protected] to RSVP.

In Event Types: Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Features, Short Films, Television, Other

Pitch ANIMATIONWorld

What Makes An Animated Pitch Hit?

Janet Hetherington investigates the stories behind several successful pitches, including an animated owl, an obsessed scout, a mad scientist and some talented talking dogs.

In ANIMATIONWorld

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Animated “Worst Pitch Ever”

Joe Strike chats with a few top execs to collect the stories of their "worst pitch ever."

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Pitching Aids When On the Road

Karen Raugust looks at how portable devices have enhanced producers and distributors ability to pitch their properties at trade shows.

In Technology | ANIMATIONWorld

Pitch Events

The Animation Co-op's 2006 Project Pitch Session, Part 2

Begins: November 18, 2006

Looking for feedback? Looking for people? Looking for a good time? The Animation Co-op's Project Pitch Session is for you! :-) By popular demand, we have added a SECOND session for 2006, with room for 6 pitches and 100 attendees. In addition, "Entertainment Lawyer To The Stars" Frank Lunn will present a wireless animation venture with access to over 100 international carriers.

TO PITCH:

In Event Types: Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Features, Interactive, Short Films, Special, Web / Internet

Pitch Headline News

Dragonfly Writers Scare Up Serious Cash for Thriller Pitch

Garnering a high six against seven figures, screenwriters Brandon Camp and Mike Thompson (DRAGONFLY) have sold their latest untitled supernatural thriller pitch to Universal Pictures, according to VARIETY.

The story centers on a woman who after she moves to a small town is confronted by her past.

Scott Stuber and Mary Parent via their Universal-based Stuber/Parent company will produce with the writers exec producing. Stuber/Parent are working on the film TRAVELING with Camp and Thompson.

In Films, Visual Effects, Films, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: All

Pitch Headline News

Universal In Agony Over Nimerfro Horror Pitch

Universal Pictures has purchased Scott Nimerfros horror pitch AGONY, according to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER. Studio has tapped Scott Stuber and Mary Parent to produce the project via their Stuber/Parent company.

Nimerfro (DOMINION: PREQUEL TO THE EXORCIST) is now penning the screenplay, which will center on an urban legend on a college campus that turns out to be true.

The deal was in the low- to mid-six figures.

In Films, Visual Effects, Films, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: All

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WIA NYC Holds Pitch Fest

Begins: June 8, 2006

As part of its June membership meeting, WIA NYC will conduct a pitch session. If you want to see what others have to pitch, the RSVP line is open until June 7. The event will take place from 6:30

In Event Types: Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Television, Other

Pitch Events

The Animation Co-op's 2006 Project Pitch Session

Begins: April 8, 2006

The Animation Co-op presents its 2006 Project Pitch Session, in association with Woodbury University, Glendale CA. Looking for feedback? Looking for artists? Looking to get involved? The Co-op's popular annual Project Pitch Session is the venue for you!

See http://www.animationcoop.org/events_coming.htm for full details.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Features, Short Films, Web / Internet

Pitch Headline News

Elf Scribe Pens Sci-Fi Zoo

Universal has caged the rights to the sci-fi comedy pitch ZOO from ELF scribe David Berenbaum, reports VARIETY. Berenbaum developed the pitch from a treatment by Ehren Kruger, who will produce with Daniel Bobker through their Bobker/Kruger company.

The plot is being kept on the down low.

Berenbaums other writing credits include an adaptation of kids' fantasy series THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES, Revolution's upcoming ZOOM'S ACADEMY and Disney's THE HAUNTED MANSION.

In Films, Visual Effects, Films, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: All

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Spirited Away English-Lingo Scribes Make Biz With Laugher

Cindy and Donald Hewitt, who penned the English-language adaptations to Hayao Miyazaki's HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE and SPIRITED AWAY, have sold their comedy pitch titled, NONE OF HER BUSINESS, to New Line, reports VARIETY. Mosaic Media Group, the company behind the screen adaptation of videogame GOD OF WAR at Universal, will produce the film.

The story follows a female corporate exec who after getting fired gets her job back by dressing up as a man.

In Films, Films | Headline News | Geographic Region: All

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“Watch… Read… Listen… Ask:” Advice From Those in the Pitch

Creators of animation are so passionate about their ideas they sometimes have blinders on and try to pitch it to just about everyone. The mistake most make is they feel their show is perfect for all networks. They know that Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon and Disney Channel will want it. This is a BIG mistake!

Knowing what the networks are looking for is the most important part of developing a show. I cant just develop something because I love it or think it is a good idea or even because I think the merchandising is brilliant and will generate billions of dollars, says Bill Schultz, co-ceo, MYP/Taffy Ent. Those are all important. But, one of my key questions is where am I am going to sell it in the key territories? Schultz should know. He is a veteran of development, having worked at Cartoon Network on Ed, Edd and Eddy and Courage the Cowardly Dog, along with his work at Film Roman on The Simpsons, King of the Hill and Garfield and Friends. As a partner at MYP/Taffy, he has been successful in selling the show, Pet Alien, to Cartoon Network.

In Tutorials | ANIMATIONWorld

Animation Events

WIA Storyboard Pitch Night with Tom Sito

Begins: August 18, 2005

The next WIA Storyboard Pitch Night will feature special guest artist Tom Sito. He's a veteran of animation film production with screen credits ranging from story artist to animation director. He's worked on films as diverse as THE LITTLE MERMAID, ALADDIN, THE LION KING, SHREK, ANTZ, OSMOSIS JONES and LOONEY TUNES: BACK IN ACTION. Sito has taught at USC and UCLA over the years, is president-emeritus of the Hollywood Animation Guild 1992-2001 and currently acts as vp of ASIFA.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Features, Television, Other

Pitch Headline News

WIA Storyboard Pitch Night is Tonight!

Tonight, WIA hosts this months Storyboard Pitch Nigh, which already has a lineup of four people presenting their work. The event takes place from 7:00 to 10:00 pm at The American Animation Institute, 4729 Lankershim Blvd., N. Hollywood. The event is $5 for non-members and free to WIA members.

For more information, contact Jessica Kreig at [email protected] or call her at (818) 384-2197.

In Event, Event | Headline News | Geographic Region: All

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American Dad Short in Theaters Before Fever Pitch

Crossing over from small screen to big screen fans, 20th Century Fox has been exercising some synergy, releasing AMERICAN DAD: INSIDE THE CIA, a never-before-seen short, running exclusively before the film FEVER PITCH, starring Drew Barrymore and Jimmy Fallon. The three-minute short, which is a take-off on CIA training films from the 50s, is screening before the Fox film, FEVER PITCH, holding in seventh place at the box office in the U.S. in its fifth week of release while the Fox TV series, AMERICAN DAD, premiered May 1 9:30 pm on FOX.

In Films, Films | Headline News | Geographic Region: All

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Script Marketplace Pitch Session

Begins: February 17, 2005

Script Marketplace Pitch Session offers screenwriters the opportunity to sell their scripts to producers and agents from leading companies seeking new material and writers. The event offers different producers at each Pitch Session. The event will take place from 6:00

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Features, Other

Pitch Headline News

WIA’s StoryBoard Pitch Night

WIAs StoryBoard Pitch NightNorth Hollywood, California, USAFebruary 17, 2005

In Event, Event | Headline News | Geographic Region: All, North America

Pitch Events

WIA Storyboard Pitch Night

Begins: January 20, 2005

The next WIA Storyboard Pitch Night will feature guest artist John Fountain. He has worked on just about every animated TV series that's come through Nick's doors and is currently storyboarding on MY LIFE AS A TEENAGE ROBOT. The event runs from 7:00 to 10:00 pm at The American Animation Institute, 4729 Lankershim Blvd. For more information or to get on the pitch list, e-mail [email protected] or call Jessica Kreig at (818) 384-2197.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Other

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The Pitch Bible: Just The Essentials

In pitching animation, not only do you need the passion, have a thorough understanding about your property and know the broadcaster and their needs, you need to demonstrate what your story it about. Your pitch materials are your sales tools.

The Pitch Bible is a tool that helps convey your concept. It is a tool to help you present and is a leave-behind to trigger the decision makers memory.

There are no hard and fast rules about what form a pitch bible should take. At its very best, it should reflect the concept of the project, whether it is a television, feature or home entertainment project, to help the buyer visualize the story as you pitched it. The size, color, number of pages, how it is put together is up to you, the creator, to determine what best conveys your creation.

In Production, AWN Profiles, Reviews | ANIMATIONWorld

Pitch Events

NATPE Television Producers' Boot Camp -- Workshops & Pitch Pit

Begins: July 29, 2004

The National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE) will hold its second annual "Television Producers' Boot Camp -- Workshops & Pitch Pit." The "Boot Camp" will serve as a full run-through of the television development and production process, providing attendees with a unique view into industry trends through a series of workshops, demonstrations and networking events. The event also will allow attendees to formally pitch their program ideas to development executives from major talent agencies, networks, as well as production and distribution companies.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Live Action, Television

Black Headline News

Riddick to Get TV Spin-Off

CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK director/writer David Twohy has announced he is writing a two-hour movie for The Sci Fi Channel that would follow the fate of the Kyra character from the upcoming PITCH BLACK sequel, reports SCI FI WIRE. The character was first introduced as a boyish young teen in PITCH BLACK, but has grown into a beautiful but ferocious fighter for CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK. The movie will serve as an end-around pilot for a potential series tentatively titled KYRA, THE LOST YEARS, which would show what happened when Kyra chose to find Riddick after the events of PITCH BLACK.

In Television, Visual Effects, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: All

Pitch Events

WIA/LA Pitch Perfect Workshop

Begins: May 22, 2004

Learn How to Sell Your Idea at WIA's Pitch Perfect Workshop WIA Pitch Perfect Workshop

WIA/LA is hosting "Pitch Perfect," a two-part workshop for creative people who want to learn how to package, present and protect their concepts. The morning session will be a panel of artists and executives, people who pitch and who listen to pitches. They will discuss how to find the selling points in your material, how to reduce your story to its essence and tell attendees what the networks are looking for.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Features, Television