Need some extra guidance on your pitch? Wanting some one-on-one with an exec to get your pitch really polished? You know the importance of a strong pitch, but so many factors go into making it resonate, and it always requires more practice than you think. In your private 30-minute call with the exec, you'll get tailored guidance to prepare you for your best delivery yet. Submit your 1-2 page written pitch for the exec's prior review, and you'll begin the call by giving your 5-7 minute verbal pitch. You’ll then discuss delivery, clarity, structure, characterization, pacing, the opening of your pitch, and how best to end.
Questions? Email terra@roadmapwriters.com
Have a hook! The clearer your hook, the clearer your overall pitch. A good hook can be the difference between a pass and a next conversation.
New intellectual property / transmedia opportunities. With a discipline in Kids/Family Animation, this is my niche, but I've assessed the Blacklist every year for the past 3 years sourcing writers. A good story is a GOOD story, no matter the genre.
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Anika Jess has spent the last 8+ years working across Film and TV development and production. With a formal education in screenwriting and film production, Jess received her B.A. in Film Production from LMU in 2018. Her primary focus has been Animation and four quadrant content, however she's gained experience across many notable film companies, with extensive knowledge across broadcast, cable and streaming entertainment. Companies include DreamWorks, Pixar, Disney, Village Roadshow Pictures, and Netflix. Most recently, Jess was a Jr. Exec across international animated series and film projects, including; WALLACE AND GROMIT, CHICKEN RUN: DAWN OF THE NUGGET, ULTRAMAN, THAT CHRISTMAS, THE TWISTS, PLANKTON, ONI: THUNDER GOD'S TALE, and BROWN AND FRIENDS.
Upon registering, you will receive instructions on how to submit your material in your order confirmation email. After submitting your material, please allow 3-4 weeks to receive proposed times for scheduling your call with the exec. Your private pitch practice session will take place over video conferencing software ZOOM so you will receive a link to review the recording of your session at your leisure!
**Please note written pitches are limited to 2 pages maximum. Please contact terra@roadmapwriters.com for pricing on a consultation for a written pitch exceeding 2 pages.
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Questions? Email terra@roadmapwriters.com
Cancellation Policy: You may cancel your registration for a refund or Roadmap gift card if you have not yet submitted your material for review. However, once your material has been received by Roadmap, your registration cannot be canceled. Having revised material or a desire to retroactively apply a discount or gift card code are not grounds for cancellation, refunds, or gift card credit. Once your material has been submitted, the only acceptable grounds for cancellation and a refund or gift card credit is an unforeseen, ongoing emergency on the part of either the writer or the exec resulting in more than 6 weeks without any scheduling update from the exec via direct contact or Roadmap, or a sudden change in the exec's ongoing availability. In the instance of an irreconcilable scheduling issue, the writer may still receive a written feedback report from the exec. In this case, the writer is not entitled to a refund or gift card credit as the exec has read the submitted material and provided written feedback in lieu of the call.