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| Start Date | Duration | Cost | Max Participant Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Wednesday 11th Sept 2024 | 3 x 2 hour workshops | €75 | 12 |
Overview
You are sure your idea will set the screen on fire …but you can’t get anyone else to see this. Result: that idea never moves beyond your laptop.
Pitching is a crucial part of the arsenal you need to develop as a film or TV professional, and one that is often overlooked. This course will guide you through preparation for a pitch, the presentation skills required to convincingly sell your concept and the materials you will need to back up your in-person pitch.
What will this course cover?
- Honing the fundamentals. Your logline, crucial plot points, slides and images, boiling your concept down to it’s essence.
- Standing up for your idea. Crafting an effective in-person pitch that will make your project stick in the mind in the briefest time-frame.
- Filling your back pocket. The other answers and back-up materials you need to have in reserve to hammer your advantage home.
Participant profile/Who can apply/Eligibility
This course is of most value to the newer professional or aspiring professional who already has an idea they want to raise interest in.
Due to our funding, this course is only available to those resident in the Republic Of Ireland.
For any queries, please contact frankeaveney@furthr.ie
Tutor information
Neil McCarthy is a highly experienced scriptwriter who has sold concepts for long-running TV and film and has served as an executive of a global TV production company. He is also a teacher of scriptwriting, a presentation coach, an actor and has been an on-camera presenter. He thus brings many intersecting skills to bare on this subject.
Venue/location
Online
Costs/fee
Course fee €75 per person (Normally €110 without with CCIS support)
Deadline for course registration and payment
Tuesday10th of September or beforehand if all 12 places are booked
Dates and times of the course
Wednesdays – 11th, 18th and 25th September – 19.00 to 21.00 each evening