Film Columbus Workshop 09: Learn to Pitch with Sam Sokolow
Quick Summary: Refine your pitch with Sam Sokolow, a two time Emmy-nominated television and film producer.
Brought to you by Film Columbus, Greater Columbus Arts Council, Stage 32, and CenCam.
All attendees will receive a 50% discount for a Stage 32 Certification Online Program.
Pitching your vision to funders and collaborators requires having an array of elements at the ready. In this hands-on weekend workshop, Sam Sokolow, two-time Emmy-nominated television and film producer will show you what you need in your toolkit and how to craft a powerful and professional pitch that gets results.
Learn the latest ideas helping writers, directors, and producers advance their projects, and get your pitch off to a great start this fall. The workshop is made up of two sessions, giving attendees a chance to work on their pitch between sessions. Each day will include a Q&A plus feedback or small group work. All levels are welcome. It is limited to 20 participants.
Session 1 – Saturday, September 21, 10 am-1 pm
Session 2 – Sunday, September 22, 1-4 pm
Whether you’re competing in the upcoming Pitch Cbus 24 or talking to someone at a party, there is an art to speaking about your project. This workshop will demystify how to communicate clearly and authentically and hopefully alleviate the jitters some of us get when presenting our projects.
Short filmmaker? Episodic writer? Documentarian? Animator? Podcaster? This workshop is for you!
The Film Columbus Pitch Contest will be taking place in October. This workshop is the PERFECT primer to get your pitch in shape for this year’s contest. More information coming on the Pitch Contest soon.
Cost: $35 for both sessions, $20 for students. This workshop will not be recorded.
Brought to you by Film Columbus, Greater Columbus Arts Council, Stage 32, and CenCam.
All attendees will receive a 50% discount for a Stage 32 Certification Online Program.
About Film Columbus: The Greater Columbus Film Commission (Film Columbus) is dedicated to fostering the growth of the film industry in Columbus, Ohio. By providing support and resources to filmmakers, Film Columbus aims to make Columbus a premier destination for film production.
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SPACE IS LIMITED! THIS WILL SELL OUT!
Scholarships available: If you would like to attend but find it difficult to cover the cost of the workshop, please contact us for information on scholarships.
