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The end of the year is swiftly approaching, and we can\u2019t help but wonder what comes next. Some filmmakers already have big projects and productions planned. Others prepare to face a traditional winter low. Either way, quiet holidays are the perfect time to be creative and think of all those film ideas you carry around in your head. The only question is: how to bring them to life? This is where you might need a convincing pitch for your project to show around. What should it look like, which elements are crucial, and how can it be organized most compellingly? Let\u2019s gather some tips from industry experts.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

A pitch is a short presentation of your project that serves to bring money and further collaborators on board. Additionally, it\u2019s a storytelling device and a possibility to present your idea in a short, creative form. Nowadays, thousands of films, series, and concepts compete for the attention of potential audiences and production studios. Those in charge just don\u2019t have time to read through every script. That\u2019s where a wisely structured, convincing pitch will come in handy. Don\u2019t think of it as an easy deal though!<\/p>\n\n

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Why pitching is one of the most important skills<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

So, where to start? Some experts say the pitch should come before anything else. Even if you already have a vivid story in your mind, it might be a bad idea to jump straight into the script-writing process. That\u2019s why – explains seasoned independent filmmaker Rubidium Wu<\/a> in his course, \u201cThe Indie Film Blueprint\u201d on MZed.com<\/a>: <\/p><318317-mzed-course\/>\n\n

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Once you invest the time into writing a script, you become reluctant to change it.<\/p>\nRubidium Wu<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n

Instead, Rubidium takes his idea and pitches it to people he knows \u2013 friends and relatives. The most important thing during this process is to watch their faces. If they start to drift, look away, or interrupt your speech with an \u201cOh, it reminds me of the film I watched\u201d, then something doesn\u2019t work. Either you need to alter the story itself or work further on the pitch. Rubidium does multiple runs until someone listens to the final premise of the film and is as captivated as he was when he thought it up. <\/p>\n\n

Testing an idea beforehand saves you a lot of time. It\u2019s much better than spending hours (days, weeks, or even months) hidden in a writer\u2019s closet, only to find out that your script is boring. At the same time, the more you pitch your story, the better you get at telling it engagingly. You will need this important skill not only for writing but also later in the production (from convincing actors to become your stars, to distribution, to getting people to go see it once it’s at the cinema).<\/p>\n\n

What is it about?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Let\u2019s do a little experiment. Take any filmmaker friend (or just anyone, for that matter) and tell them that you’ve got the ultimate film concept. Without a doubt, their first question will likely be, “Alright, cool, what is the storyline?” <\/p>\n\n

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\u201cWhat is it?\u201d is the name of the game. \u201cWhat is it?\u201d is the movie. A good \u201cWhat is it?\u201d is the coin of the realm.\u201d<\/p>\nBlake Snyder, a quote from his \u201cSave the Cat\u201d book<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n

In his famous book on screenwriting, seasoned author Blake Snyder<\/a> is convinced: when you tell other people about your project, getting them excited is your job number one. How? By formulating your story in one quick line that works as a boost to the imagination and immediately hooks one\u2019s interest. A good example would be: \u201cA businessman falls in love with a hooker he hires to be his date for the weekend.\u201d Do you recognize the film?<\/p>\n\n

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A film still from “Pretty Woman” by Garry Marshall, 1990<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Elements of a strong logline for a convincing pitch<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

In Hollywood, this tool is called a logline, or a one-line, which consists of one or two short sentences and takes place on the very first pages of your pitch deck.<\/p>\n\n

According to Blake Snyder, a great logline, like a potion, includes the following ingredients:<\/p>\n\n