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
Less is more. If you can hook someone in 8 seconds, then you can draw their interests, while showing you have great oration skills. Intrigue begets intrigue and it becomes less "pitch" and more "conversation" (which builds bridges and common ground).
Character-driven genre stories (any genre or genre-bending). While I love Dramas, the they should have something unique to "hook" the buyer. AMERICAN GODS, BREAKING BAD, SWEET TOOTH, FEAR STREET, RESIDENT ALIEN, MIDNIGHT MASS, HOUSE OF CARDS. In the adult animation arena, I'm particularly interested in INVADER ZIM tone of adult animation. Western, Dramady, Animation, Adult Animation.
Musicals, Period Pieces or Daytime Soaps
Nic began his career producing documentaries for record labels, including the music documentary PROTEST THE HERO whose home video DVD sales, tracked by Soundscan, was Certified Gold DVD sales status by the Recording Industry Association.
An alumni of UCLA, and member of the PGA, Nic served as a producer at Rose Pictures, where he developed and produced the New York Times Best Selling Novel, The Chaperone, written by Academy Award Winner Sir Julian Fellowes. Nic currently works as an independent producer, which he produced 1BR, which was #1 on Netflix, he is currently in development for the TV adaptation of the best selling graphic novel, Lenore The Cute Little Dead Girl.
Nic has also served as screener for several films festivals, including the Los Angeles Film Festival, and the San Francisco International Film Festival (aka SF Film). He consulted with SF Film's charitable foundation, Westridge Grant, to support artist development. He has also mentored and championed emerging independent filmmakers. Nic has spoken at various PGA panels and festivals, including the NXNE festival, and at DIY Days, held at the world-renowned graduate school, The New School in New York City.
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.