Thomas Burke - Open Pitch Session

Open Pitch Session

Thomas R. Burke

Producer, Screenwriter

Ninth Circle Productions

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Session Time

Saturday 04/19 @ 10:00AM - 1:00PM PT

What to Expect

Get a set of exec eyes or ears on the written or verbal pitch for your project.

Writers may choose to have their 1-2 pg. written pitch or their 8-Min. verbal pitch (via phone or ZoomEvents) reviewed by the working professional of their choice.
You will receive a personalized feedback report within 7 to 10 business days following the scheduled session.

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Pitch Tips

My general pitch philosophy is concept first, then character, then plot. Establishing a personal connection to your material can also be huge. And try not to feel nervous -- as a producer and writer myself, I'm there to be constructive and create a judgment-free environment.

Pitch Type

Verbal

Written

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Saturday 04/19 @ 10:15AM - 10:23AM PT
Saturday 04/19 @ 10:30AM - 10:38AM PT
Saturday 04/19 @ 10:45AM - 10:53AM PT
Saturday 04/19 @ 11:15AM - 11:23AM PT
Saturday 04/19 @ 11:30AM - 11:38AM PT
Saturday 04/19 @ 11:45AM - 11:53AM PT
Saturday 04/19 @ 12:00PM - 12:08PM PT

$45.00

Formats Interested In

Features

Shorts

Intellectual Property (IP) for Film/TV Development

Particularly Interested In

High-Concept Projects, Supernatural Horror, Cerebral Thriller, Science Fiction, Detective Mystery, Action/Action Comedy. Anything with a strong concept or a fresh take on a tried and true genre.

Feature Genres

Drama

Sci-Fi

Action

Fantasy

Thriller

Horror

Budget Range

All Budget Ranges

TV Formats

One-Hour Pilots

Miniseries

Limited Series

TV Homes

Premium Cable

Streaming

TV Genres

Drama

Sci-Fi

Action

Fantasy

Thriller

Horror

Sub-Genres

Buddy

Crime/True Crime

Dystopian

Futuristic

Ghosts

High-Concept

Mystery

Psychological

Revenge

Space

Supernatural

Suspense

Western

Specifically Not Interested In

Romantic Comedies, Children's Programming

More about Thomas R. Burke

Thomas R. Burke is a film producer and screenwriter. Originally from Ohio, where he began his career in theatre, he moved to Los Angeles to attend the American Film Institute, where he earned his MFA in Producing. Since graduation, Thomas has been an active member of the independent film community, serving as a producer on multiple features including THE ENDLESS, SYNCHRONIC, and CALL JANE.

Most recently, he served as an Executive Producer on the upcoming action comedy OLD GUY starring Christoph Waltz and Lucy Liu and the supernatural horror drama THE THING WITH FEATHERS starring Benedict Cumberbatch. His films have screened at festivals around the world, including Sundance, Toronto International Film Festival, Tribeca, and Fantasia.

As a screenwriter, Thomas focuses on telling high-concept stories, especially in the genre space. He is represented at Creative Artists Agency and Grandview, where he develops and shops these projects with his team. His screenwriting has been featured in Screencraft, Shriekfest, Austin Screenwriting Competition, and Script Pipeline.

How it Works

Immediately after registering, you will receive an Order Confirmation email that serves as the receipt for your registration. In the Order Summary section of this email, you will find a link reading "CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTIONS" that will take you to instructions on how to submit your contact info or written pitch via the Material Submission Form.
Your material/contact submission is due as soon as you are ready, but no later than midnight PT on the Friday before your session.
The week before your session, you will receive an email from Zoom with the link to your session.
You will receive this exec's written feedback on your pitch via email within 7 to 10 business days following the session unless otherwise notified.
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Cancellation Policy

You may cancel for a full refund up to 72 hrs. prior to the start of the session. Cancellations requested after this deadline will be ineligible for refunds.

Questions?

If you have any questions at all about this program, email coordinator@roadmapwriters.com!

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Thomas Burke - Open Pitch Session

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