PITCH IT!
What original idea do you have for a movie? What written work would you love to adapt for the movies? (It could be a children’s book, nonfiction book, essay, novel, short story or play.) Write the “pitch” that you’d deliver to the Hollywood executives who will decide whether or not to “green light” your idea. Before you begin writing your pitch, you may find it beneficial to first work out the story, either in your head or on paper.
Write the pitch as if you are selling the story face-to-face to a producer who is going to fund your film. In as much detail as possible, provide the following information: Who will star in this film? Where will it be set? What will be some of the film’s highlights? What will the opening sequence look like? What music might be used on the soundtrack? If you are adapting the film from a story, how faithful will you be to the original text? Remember to sell your idea; after all, it’s the best idea since someone first put cheese on a cracker.
Finally, pitch your idea to the class! Sell your idea to us as if we are the Hollywood executives who have lots of money to finance your project. Be enthusiastic, efficient, and prepared. Because we are extremely busy executives, you only have two minutes to pitch your idea. (Our class will be voting on the best pitch. While you might not receive loads of cash, a prize and extra credit is involved.)
Your written component should be no longer than two typed pages. Spelling and grammar count.
Your pitch will be no longer than two minutes. Pitches will be cut off at two minutes.
Write the pitch as if you are selling the story face-to-face to a producer who is going to fund your film. In as much detail as possible, provide the following information: Who will star in this film? Where will it be set? What will be some of the film’s highlights? What will the opening sequence look like? What music might be used on the soundtrack? If you are adapting the film from a story, how faithful will you be to the original text? Remember to sell your idea; after all, it’s the best idea since someone first put cheese on a cracker.
Finally, pitch your idea to the class! Sell your idea to us as if we are the Hollywood executives who have lots of money to finance your project. Be enthusiastic, efficient, and prepared. Because we are extremely busy executives, you only have two minutes to pitch your idea. (Our class will be voting on the best pitch. While you might not receive loads of cash, a prize and extra credit is involved.)
Your written component should be no longer than two typed pages. Spelling and grammar count.
Your pitch will be no longer than two minutes. Pitches will be cut off at two minutes.