Whether you’re starting a new project, working on a rewrite, or want to learn new skills - join us to hone your craft.
All Classes take place 100% online utilizing free video conferencing software ZOOM so you can participate from anywhere in the world with an internet connection!
It's no secret that pitching, networking and marketing yourself and your work generally makes writers nervous. We hear you! We spend all this time with ourselves and our material and it's hard to figure out how to communicate what's in our head to reps or execs.
But pitching, networking, and marketing are skills we have to develop in order to build a successful career in this industry. The good news is that we don't have to learn those skills the hard way.
Enter Dave Devries with this special four-week lecture series designed to give us the tools we need to confidently put our work out there!
This Four-Week Lecture Series Will Cover:
- General Meetings
- Pitching 101
- The Follow-Up (aka Maintaining the Relationship)
- Working with Execs
A graduate of the University of Michigan with degrees in Film and Psychology, Dave Devries is an independent Film & TV Producer (JASON BOURNE; PLUS ONE; ADVENTURE FORCE 5; SAVING ZOE) and now runs development for Rainforest Entertainment. He has developed and produced a wide range of projects, including major studio films, award-winning indie films, TV shows, digital series, and scripted podcasts for HBO Max, ABC, Freeform, NBC, USA, Syfy, YouTube Red, Facebook Watch, Universal TV, UCP, eOne, Go90, Snapchat, Eko, and Vudu. An avid hiker and camper, Dave has spent months trekking through Alaska, Northern Ontario, and many of the National Parks across the country.
Cancellation Policy: You may cancel for a full refund up to 5 days prior to the start of the class. Cancellations requested after this period will be ineligible for refunds.
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