ONLINE HOLLYWOOD PITCH FESTIVAL FAQ
Welcome to the Frequently Asked Questions column regarding Fade In’s Online Hollywood Pitch Festival. If you do not find the answer to your question below, please email us at [email protected]
What do I need in order to participate? You will need a Zoom account and a screenplay, teleplay, book, true story, IP, web series, reality show or high-concept idea to pitch.
When and how will I sign up for my online meetings? A list of studio and production company executives, producers, agents and managers will be emailed to you approximately one week prior to the event. Subsequent additions will be emailed to you throughout the week preceding the event. From these lists, which will include the company name, company credits, company representative name, title and genres company is currently looking for, you will sign up for your meetings online to create your schedule.
How will I be contacted? You will be emailed a Zoom invitation/link for each meeting that you schedule as we get closer to the event. Simply click on the link in the email to be connected to your meetings.
My writing partner and I would like to pitch together. May we do so under one ticket? Yes. Writing partners may sit in on the same Zoom meeting, as long as we have both of your names to give to the company rep.
May I pitch more than one project per online meeting? If the representative is open to hearing a second pitch, and there is still enough time available, you may do so. Keep in mind, you’re not a watch salesman!
If a company wants to see a copy of my script or synopsis, how can I get it to them? If a company requests your material, they will either provide you with their email or ask you to email us a copy of your script or synopsis to forward to them.
Will I be able to schedule a pitch coaching session prior to taking my meetings? Yes, pitch-coaching sessions with top screenwriters and showrunners are available via Zoom. To book, visit: http://nextlevelscribe.com
How do I follow up with each representative after the festival? Since each representative leads a very hectic professional life, we recommend sending a nice thank you card in lieu of calling him or her directly to “see how you liked my story.” Trust us, if they liked your pitch, they’ll contact you. You don’t want to come across as desperate or pesky. You can also ask us to inquire for you if a subsequent amount of time has passed and you haven’t heard anything.