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
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.
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.
Romantic Comedies, Children's Programming
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.
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.
Be sure to familiarize yourself with Roadmap's Code of Conduct.
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.