These monthly coaching programs are for writers looking to expand their knowledge base and learn how to tackle the industry like a pro!
All sessions take place 100% online utilizing free video conferencing software ZOOM so you can participate from anywhere in the world with an internet connection!
Want ongoing career guidance?
The industry is a wild place and you can find yourself going around in circles trying to find the best route forward.
We're excited to introduce a monthly career guidance program with an industry professional who has worked on THE LEGO MOVIE, OLDBOY, POLTERGEIST, and IT. Gavin is an experienced manager and producer and will impart his wisdom to his writers every month.
Consistency and networking are crucial in this industry and this program will help you achieve both!
Program begins in August 2022!
Program Details
This Monthly Career Coaching consists of bi-weekly email correspondence and 1 live virtual roundtable with Gavin. This is an opportunity to flesh out your brand, ask industry-related questions, learn about the current industry landscape, get networking tips and figure out the best way to position your material in the marketplace. You can even bring in feedback you received from other execs and have Val help you figure out how to best implement them.
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Gavin Dorman is Founder and President of Schemers Entertainment, a full-service production and management company based in Los Angeles, CA. Prior to starting the company, he served as an executive at WB-based Vertigo Entertainment, where he discovered, shaped, and sold numerous projects to major studios throughout Hollywood, and helped guide the creative development of a multitude of the company's big-screen hits, including the likes of THE LEGO MOVIE, OLDBOY, SLEEPLESS, DEATH NOTE, POLTERGEIST, RUN ALL NIGHT, and the highest-grossing genre film of all-time, IT. Currently on the producing front, Gavin's slate includes a number of projects by Schemers-repped writers and directors, and most recently his coming-of-age drama TO THE STARS starring Kara Hayward (MOONRISE KINGDOM), Liana Liberato (TO THE BONE), Tony Hale ("Arrested Development") and Malin Akerman (WATCHMEN) premiered in the dramatic competition at Sundance before being acquired and distributed by Samuel Goldwyn Films.
Cancellation Policy: You may cancel for a full refund up to 5 days prior to the start of the program. Cancellations requested after this period will be ineligible for refunds.
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