The morning starts with an overview of the marketplace for film and TV scripts and series proposals, before moving on to look more closely at the process of pitching and selling your work.
We discuss your projects, what you should expect from any deal, and what you are offering to a potential purchaser - producer, director, commissioning editor or script developer.
You will learn ways to improve your chances of making a sale, while keeping focus on what makes your script special and unique.
In the afternoon, you will learn to master the logistics of the process - how to get to the people you want to sell to, and how to manage meetings and feedback sessions. You will discuss what you should submit and in what form, and look in detail at the legal side, how best to protect your copyright, how to make the sale and what to expect to be offered. You will also explore questions such as whether you need an agent, how to get one, and what is the next step after the sale.
You will finish with opportunities to practise pitching if you wish, or to learn from watching those participants who wish to try out their pitches in a safe and supportive environment.
