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Pitch Questions
I listened to an interview on Film Courage (if memory serves) and they were discussing pitch decks. I think it is worth considering these questions as you write your story to clarify your vision. Below is a template I derived from the interview. Pitch Concept What is it about? Log Line Context (Anything about the author they need to know.) Why me to tell this story? Why this film? Why now? Character Who are we following and why? Why this character? Why now? Why invest in this character’s story? What is their emotional need and want? Where does the arc take them? What is the conflict that drives the story?
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James thanks for sharing! These are great !
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Oops. Just seeing this! It was great seeing you guys!
Check out my substack articles I've written! Including this one, called 'BITCHSLAP FROM THE UNIVERSE'
Hey, everyone! Here's the link to the article: https://open.substack.com/pub/drnatesmithjones/p/bitchslap-from-the-universe-one-way?r=5zozpf&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
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Remember - no meeting tonight, but I will see you there at The Social tomorrow!
It will be fun seeing everyone in person. We will of course, miss James, but he will be there in spirit. :) AND TO THOSE who have yet to join us in our group meetings on Wednesday, PLEASE JOIN US! I will be out of town next Wednesday the 18th but feel free to meet without me there, guys. Thanks for all you do!
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Updated pages for "Exile" pilot
Here are a couple more pages for my pilot. If you already read the last one, the new stuff starts on page 11.
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Also—great job with setting up this world. Very engaging. You know that part when she walks past the advertising that says “guaranteed to stop hallucinations!” Maybe she says under her breath “rip off—-already tried you” or “wish I had the money” with a sigh
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But if they have some kind of normal gravity while you're inside kind of tech (which is what I imagine is happening, since no part of the first few pages mention them moving any differently). And since they're not in walking-on-the-moon suits, and they're not outside the building, you need the lunar reveal.
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I am a long time teacher, writer, and author. I am a doctor of Education and Media, I have years of Film and publishing experience, and I love hiking.

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