Jaws in Space: Powerful Pitching for Film and TV Scriptwriters
Harris, Charles
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Two screenwriters once walked into a Hollywood producer's office and said three words: Jaws in space. Those three words won them the contract for the blockbuster movie Alien. The ability to pitch well is essential for all writers, directors and producers in cinema and TV. This book takes you from the essentials of what makes a good pitch to advanced skills that will help you in all kinds of pitching situations. Charles Harris gives a clear-sighted view of how pitching works in the industry and a series of very practical techniques for developing a gripping and convincing pitch.This guide dispells misleading myths about pitching and takes the reader through the pitching process from beginning to end. It covers not only conventional mainstream projects but also a wide range of other styles and cultures.
Author:
Imprint:
Harpenden : Creative Essentials, 2016.
Collation:
191 pages : pbk ; 20 cm
ISBN:
9781843447337
Dewey class:
808.23
Language:
English
Index terms:
Cinema, TV & Radio industriesWriting & editing guidesCreative writing & creative writing guidesPerforming artsFilms, cinema Film scripts & screenplaysTelevision scripts & screenplays Reference works Media, entertainment, information & communication industries
BRN:
8899615