“The lineup was the best I recall — lots of big producers who get movies made. This is access I would not otherwise have (from Illinois). Great job, FADE IN.”

“Thank you for hosting such an awesome event. I learned, I pitched, and I enjoyed! As if that wasn’t enough, the six major agency spec submissions you set up was worth the admission fee alone! Double kudos!”

“So far we’ve got 14 requests for scripts, which we consider to be an excellent result. Thank you guys for a great networking event! See ya next year!”

“Truly a top-notch pitch festival, which is the only one of these kind of events that I will attend.”

“Really enjoyed the 28th event and learned a lot!”

“I got my script optioned by a producer who is actively seeking to package it with talent. That’s all I can ask for. I now have someone who is well connected, getting it read by A-list talent, trying to get it sold. And that’s why …

“Fade In is currently the best run event, offering the most value for the cost, of all events of this type being offered. The facilitators of the event were exceptional people doing an exceptional job. They were always available to answer questions, did not talk down …

“My good fortune at pitchfest was doubled – I found great representation and I sold a pitch [If Only, which aired on ABC] to two writer-producers, who set up the project with me attached as the writer! Thanks for helping lay the groundwork for what I …

“I was very impressed with the event and your ability to turn out such an incredible number of well-known companies. You are to be congratulated.”

“Thank you. It was a great event!”

“The Fade In pitchfest is an extraordinary event. I love attending it and meeting the writers and executives. The staff is exceptional and I appreciate the patience and attention they show the writers in spite of the fact that there are so many of us. …

“HPF is the best opportunity you’ll have to pitch someone in Hollywood who’s actually looking for material. Plus, the people at HPF are supportive and patient. It’s a great investment in yourself.”

“I found the invited execs to be exceptionally sharp: they listened, they responded appropriately, and were courteous. I had 26 pitches and not a dud exec among them. I will definitely attend again because you do get quality companies at your event who are actually …

“Everything was fabulous. We appreciate you managing [all the meetings] and we look forward to hearing from a handful of the wonderful people. Thank you.”

“I had two offers for representation…so I would say it was a pretty fruitful way to spend a weekend!”

“I pitched my script to Trancas Films (Halloween). I got a call about a year after submitting it to them, asking for an option. I had interest from a network a day after sending them my polish. I’m hoping for a very Happy New Year.”

“Thank you for presenting such a professional, well-organized event. This was my third pitch event, and yours was by far the best. The caliber of your companies far exceeded the other events. Thanks again for a first-rate event. It was worth the “double jet-lag!”

“We did option a TV project from [Hollywood] Pitch Festival, so we had a pretty good time there. Looking forward to next year.”

“Having worked in the business, I was reluctant to take part. Afraid the level of contacts wouldn’t be there but I was very pleasantly surprised. Will definitely recommend your event to other writers who are on the cusp or need something to revive their careers …

“We found some pretty fascinating projects this year. Thanks!”

“Fade In’s pitchfest is the only one I have attended. Why go anywhere else? I would recommend Fade In events to any writer looking to break in to the industry. The access you guys get us is magnificent and your staff is the best!”

“Similar events promise access, but you actually deliver. We have a shopping agreement, as well as another production company coming on board a project in development. We received reps too – we love Zero Gravity! Most folks who have reps think it’s weird to go …

“I’ve just optioned my first screenplay, ‘Minute Man!’ I even got an agent as a result of my meetings! Thank you so much for providing the vehicle that has launched my career!”

“Very excited to return to the Fade In pitchfest.  It was very beneficial and I was able to get my scripts read by a lot of different producers.  I think it helps when you have a lit manager who can follow up as well.  Grateful …

I really love this event. Scheduling meetings are made very easily and it’s a blast to pitch and meet these people. This time, I got everybody I wanted, which is amazing. I got a bunch of requests this time. Without this event, idk where I’d get a …

“I found my producer at one of your events. He works for Laura Bickford. So thank you!”

“Yours was the third such event I’ve been to, and it was superior, BY FAR! The very best thing was that, because it was so well organized. I didn’t get overwhelmed by the event itself, which made a huge difference in my pitches. Your event …

“I wanted to thank you for another great pitch event. You hold the crown for running the very best events. I had an excellent time and five direct requests for scripts… My best to you all.”

“I was offered and I accepted representation thanks to the Hollywood Pitch Festival! I really appreciate that participating gave me the opportunity to get my foot in the door as a screenwriter. Thanks again for all your help and guidance on this journey!”

“I’ve been to all the other so-called pitchfests and now I know why they say yours is the only one to go to! Thank you for going the extra mile — it shows.”

“Not sure if I told you this but myself and Sheryl Petersen signed Timothy Armstrong from the pitchfest right before the break.”

“The Hollywood Pitch Festival is the best in the entertainment industry and this is evidenced by the disbanding of the other pitchfests over the years. No pitchfest can compete. You always have the top producers in the business. Your pitchfest is a great place to …

“Thanks to the Hollywood Pitch Fest, I honed my skills and ultimately found success making documentary films, two of which were just sold and will be released in April. Two more docs are currently in pre-production and production respectively.” 

“I’m so impressed with the Fade In bunch. The festival was extremely well-organized! Eight people requested my screenplay and twelve others wanted my contact info… And it wouldn’t have happened without you and your hard-working staff!”

“Thank you for your great work in putting on this event. Having done the query letter dance, I really appreciated being able to sit down and pitch face-to-face with big-time agencies, production companies and studios. I will continue to look to Fade In for materials …

“I had eight companies either ask for my scripts or give me their info to e-mail/call/follow-up, and about 15 others took my business card and jotted down notes.”

“I picked up a manager from pitching at your event and they are doing all my emailing now to the people who requested.”

“We have nine interested companies. My writing partner and I had a great experience at pitchfest. The staff and attendees were great and very professional. James was a huge help. He got us a meeting with an agent that wants our script so a huge …

“I’ve attended your pitchfest several years in a row & am constantly amazed by how many new companies you always have. I do 35 pitches each year (using the open meeting line). You guys are the best pitch-bang for the buck out there.”

“I just wanted to extend my thanks and gratitude. I have never walked away with so many contacts and results from a pitch festival before, and can actually say that this past weekend was the beginning of the Rest of My Life! Thanks again.”

“I was really pleased to see such a wide array of A-list companies to pitch to which, along with the open line option, gives screenwriters a lot of “bang for their buck”! You can’t beat the value presented by the Fade In events and I’m …

“What a positive experience. I made good contacts, new friends and received a big boost to my confidence based on the reactions of the reps, especially Dreamworks, who really loved my script. Thank you for making sure I had a pitch with [them].”

“As soon as I saw the ad, I knew I had to be there – a weekend marathon pitching to agents, managers and production companies. I met with 21 companies. Tons of query letters can’t compare to the number of scripts requested. Hats off to …

“I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND to anyone starting off to take full advantage of all events and services that Fade In offers.”

“All-in-all, it was a very productive pitchfest. Thank you for putting it on!”

“Great staff. I was very impressed with the efficiency and how helpful and cool all the people involved in the event. Thank you all so much for creating such a wonderful event, allowing writers who have no other access or contacts to make connections and …

“I just wanted to thank you for the stellar event. Screenwriters are notoriously needy, but you were gracious and totally professional. We can all take our cues from you if we’re really going to make it as filmmakers.”

“Thank you for my TV Reality Series [deal] with Leverage.”

“I was just asked if I wanted to write a series for one of the companies who attended! If I get that contract, you can bet I’ll be the most vocal champion of your pitchfest! Thanks.”

“Thank you for a wonderful weekend. You kept everything moving in a way that I felt guided rather than herded. You also dealt with nervous writers gracefully and graciously. As a neophyte, I was apprehensive about this whole process. I’ll see you at the next …

“As a writer from Ohio, it is difficult to coordinate meetings with production professionals who will give their undivided attention. I’d like to thank you for having the foresight to develop the idea and the stamina for producing a great weekend. I met with twenty …

“I had a blast this weekend! Thank you so much to the HPF team! You guys are awesome! Amazing job! Will come back next year!”

“Congratulations and thank you! You ran a smooth and superb pitch festival. It was professional and productive. Everyone did a great job. I will recommend your events to all my writer friends.”

“Of my five pitches, I’ve gotten four requests for scripts, so the Pitchfest was very productive for me. Thanks again to you and everyone else who did the work to make it happen.”

“I wanted to thank you for the great job that you all did. It was a great experience, and truly worth it. Thanks for all your hard work.”

“What an experience! A good chunk of the industry made for a sense of community I never thought I’d see in one place at one time. My partner and I had over 25 meetings, pitching 4 scripts. But the real success was actually doing the …

“Good job! Given what needed pulling together, you were wonderful. I was impressed with the caliber and the variety of industry professionals you managed to convene. A class act! Pat yourselves on the back, OK?”

“I met with the VP of Development from Critical Content on that Sunday [with my unscripted travel show]. They loved it, had a meeting [at their offices] five days later. By the end of August they bought it. I will also star and be a …

“This was my 1st time taking part in the Online Hollywood Pitchfest & I’m so happy I did.  Everyone was amazing!  It’s true when they say the executives you pitch to are kind & nurturing.  I was scared to death, but they kept telling me …

“The Pitchfest was AWESOME, as it has been on the three occasions I have attended, and the new online signup was great. You folks do an amazing thing by providing us with such an extreme opportunity.”

“Thank you so much for the weekend. My husband and I had many script requests. You’ve opened doors that were impossible for me to even approach. Thank you so much for that, and for the wonderful staff that supported us.”

“If you’ve ever dreamed of being in a whirlwind of entertainment professionals – that’s what attending the HPF was like. Our project, “Born to Shop,” sold to Fox & we signed with a WME agent – all as a result of the festival!”

“Very impressive conference.”

“A perfect score 10/10 on everything you did!”

“I hope to be able to go next year. I had a great time at this past festival. You guys are awesome.”

“I just want to thank you for organizing the pitchfest, especially the Skype/Zoom pitches. I pitched six different projects and all six have been requested for material. This was only possible thanks to Fade In. Regardless of whether or not any of my six projects …

“We have had two calls from production houses: one who wants to shop our TV shows and one who wants to weave one of our shows to part of a show that they already have in progress! We have a third house that we have …

“I felt engaged from start to finish. And, most importantly, gained a great deal from it both creatively and on a practical level. I pitched my script and generated interest. Congratulations on putting together such a splendid weekend. It obviously comes from the heart.”