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.
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I have walked out of pitches thinking I nailed it and then never heard a peep again from the company. I have trudged out of pitches and driven straight to Baskin Robbins for an ice cream sulk -- and then got a call back because they loved it.
I even went into a pitch and talked for an hour about one particular series and then made a random joke on the way out the door that ended up to be the series that I wrote and produced for Hulu. Point is -- every pitch is different. All you can do is be as prepared as you can with compelling characters in a fun and interesting world.
I have no preference between TV series or feature. I love storytelling. I love characters. Plain and simple.
I am a sucker for a good John Hughesian YA comedy or romcom.
But I also love anything for the entire family. Be it action, comedy or adventure.
That doesn't mean I only like family friendly -- cause I am so down for a great R-rated road trip or buddy-movie.
Horror.
In the last five years, Jason Ubaldi created, wrote, and show-ran two series that have been released and are currently streaming. The Emmy-nominated eight-episode YA dramedy, YOUTH & CONSEQUENCES produced by the Mark Gordon Company. And the ten-episode comedy ALL NIGHT for Hulu. In 2020, he sold a family action feature to Disney+ and wrote a series for Snapchat Originals. Most recently, he sold a family action feature to Lions Forge and just a few months ago, his HBOMax (now Max) pilot WILD LIFE was shot in New Mexico.
“(YOUTH & CONSEQUENCES) will definitely give you some major Mean Girls vibes. Viewers are in for one thrilling ride.” — Teen Vogue
“If you’ve ever wistfully wondered whether anyone will make a John Hughes movie again, this should cheer you up: Someone has. He’s Jason Ubaldi, and the movie is disguised as a 10-episode sitcom called ALL NIGHT, which rolls out on Hulu.” — TV Worth Watching
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.