1. Video Production 1A 60 second Elevator Pitch

2. Elevator Pitch
You never know when you will be in elevator with a producer, director, or someone who might want to buy your film.
You have less than 60 seconds to pitch your film- what do you do?

3. Elevator Pitch This is what most people do in an elevator.
No eye contact, looking at the phone.
You might have missed the perfect opportunity.

4. Elevator Pitch What do you notice about this picture?
Who is most prepared for this interview?
Why

5. Elevator Pitch Keys to Successful pitching/speaking. Poise Voice Life
Eye Contact
Gestures
Speed
Remember you only have 60 seconds.

6. Elevator Pitch Amy Cuddy - Ted Talk Fake it til you Become it.
Body Language, shapes you.

7. Elevator Pitch WHAT DO YOU NEED IN THE PITCH:
Introduce the time and place of the film. “Hollywood – 1950’s”. Describe the place a little, paint a real picture – what does it feel like, what does it smell like, what’s going on there?

8. Elevator Pitch WHAT DO YOU NEED IN THE PITCH:
Introduce a character. Give us something really human about him or her – really make him or her feel real.

9. Elevator Pitch WHAT DO YOU NEED IN THE PITCH:
Describe the character’s plight. What is he or she up against? What is his or her journey going to be in this film?

10. Elevator Pitch WHAT DO YOU NEED IN THE PITCH:
Describe what your film is about. Remember, what your film is about is not necessarily an outline of what happens in your film. It’s a description of the themes and goals of your film – what you’ll teach or communicate to your audience.

11. Elevator Pitch WHAT DO YOU NEED IN THE PITCH:
Close with a hook – something to keep your audience wondering what might happen and wishing for more. A pitch that ends on intrigue is a perfect pitch.

12. Elevator Pitch
The elevator movie pitch from directors of Tribeca Film.
Jac Schaeffer movie pitch example.
:60 second film school - art of a pitch.
The Elevator Pitch - the movie.

13. Elevator Pitch
Assignment: Day of the FINAL you and your group members will have to deliver to the entire class a 60 second movie pitch - based on your film - Richard Cory.
Graded on following:
Eye contact
Posture
Content - Story
Must be 60 seconds

14. FINAL Review Day of Final - present Movie Pitch Watch - Poem - Film
Homework!
FINAL Review
Day of Final - present Movie Pitch
Watch - Poem - Film