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
Focus on universal themes and personal connection to story
Low to mid budget horror film scripts
Female-led low to mid budget film scripts
Irreverent TV comedies
Action
Period pieces
Political stories
Giselle Contreras is a television and film development professional who is passionate about sharing stories that reflect the world around us. Her latest work includes working as a development consultant on an upcoming documentary project at Monkeypaw, Jordan Peele’s production company. Previously, she was the Manager of Television Development at 3Pas Studios, Eugenio Derbez’s production company, which is most notably behind the half-hour comedy ACAPULCO on Apple+.
Her foundation in storytelling began at the UCLA School of Theatre, Film, and Television before she learned the ropes of representation at a boutique talent agency. She sharpened her skills at FactoryMade, a business venture company specializing in entertainment projects, and Robert Rodriguez’s El Rey Network, an English-language, Latino-infused cable channel.
During her time at The Will & Jada Smith Family Foundation, she worked at the intersection of media and philanthropy, eventually transitioning to Overbrook Entertainment's Film/TV production and development department. She enjoys mentoring emerging young writers and judging competitions for programs at the Austin Film Festival, NYFA Los Angeles, Cinestory, Stephens College, Coverfly, and her alma mater, UCLA.
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.
Be sure to familiarize yourself with Roadmap's Code of Conduct.
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.