The Great American Pitchfest, headed by Bob and Signe is an amazing experience. First of all, it's nice being around other people that are just as crazy as you are about writing. You even get to attend classes where people tell you that it's okay to be crazy enough to want a job as a writer and give you tips on how to deflect questions like, "When are you going to get a real job?" I love seeing people pitch their screenplays. Here's what I learned:
1. Have onesheets for your ideas.
2. Practice your pitch. A LOT.
3. Nobody cares about you wanting to be a script reader, they just want ideas.
4. Have five strong ideas in your quiver.
5. Don't act desperate. Movie industry people can smell desperation a mile away.
6. Research the production company
7. Carry IB Profen in your pocket or your purse.
8. Wear sneakers, not heels
9. Paying good money for good artwork on your onesheets is worth it.
10. You only have one chance to impress, so make sure your script has gone through LOTS and LOTS of editing before you send it to anyone.
