4-day Intensive workshop on Pitching, and Packaging.
This workshop is designed to help filmmakers refine their pitch materials, improve their pitching skills, and develop a strong pitch package.
Through hands-on exercises, peer collaboration, and industry insights, participants will leave with a well-rounded pitch package and a clearer path for their projects all while strengthening your project's industry appeal.
Location: Calgary, AB
"I feel more confident in both my pitching skills and my pitch materials after the workshop. The structured approach to crafting a compelling pitch, combined with practical exercises and feedback, helped clarify key messaging and storytelling techniques. The workshop also provided valuable insights into what funders and festival programmers are looking for, allowing me to refine my approach for different audiences. The opportunity to practice in a supportive environment made a big difference in building confidence for real-world pitching scenarios."
- Daniella Bonan
"You add a great combination of talking about what needs to be in the pitch deck, as well as some time to practice pitching and work on it. It is a nice combination. It was a pleasure being a part of the workshop and to be honest It made me feel like going back to college too as I didn’t want it to end"
- Derek Chudy
"I feel more confident in pitching because of this experience, having the opportunity to push myself and pitch in front of more experienced people than me helped me. Also, all the material was clear and easy to understand, which in my case is something that I struggle with, because of my native language, but in this workshop, I felt I was in a comfortable place."
- Camila Sierra
What to Expect & workshop Content
By the end of this workshop, you will:
✔️ Build a compelling pitch package that aligns with your vision.
✔️ Create impactful visual materials to enhance your project’s presentation.
✔️ Develop a clear development strategy tailored to your project’s strengths.
✔️ Practice and refine your verbal pitch skills with live feedback.
day 1
Project Foundations
Participants will introduce themselves and their projects in an open discussion format. Through guided feedback, we will identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement in each project, providing strategies for refining and strengthening them.
Pitch Decks & Pitch Package Essentials pt.1
A pitch deck is a crucial tool for attracting interest in your project—it must be visually engaging and align with your film’s creative vision. We will:
Break down the key elements of a strong pitch deck (logline, synopsis, director’s vision, lookbook, budget, financing plan, etc.).
day 2
Pitch Decks & Pitch Package Essentials pt.2
Workshop loglines, synopses, and other essential content through guided exercises.
Analyze graphic materials and industry expectations, including what producers, distributors, and sales companies look for in projects in development.
day 3
Graphic Design Basics for Filmmakers
While your story is the most important element of your project, strong visual materials help sell your idea. In this session, we will:
Discuss fundamental design principles to elevate your pitch deck and poster.
Compare effective vs. ineffective design in film marketing.
Guided exercises at CANVA to gain an understanding of the online design platform.
Workshop and present materials for peer feedback, then revise based on constructive critique to improve visual impact.
day 4
Live Pitch Practice
Pitching is a skill that improves with practice. In this session, participants will:
Deliver a live pitch using their refined materials.
Receive constructive feedback from peers and instructors.
Make final adjustments to ensure their pitch is clear, engaging, and industry-ready.
At the end of this workshop, you will walk away with:
A stronger pitch package.
A starter pitch deck.
Hands-on pitching experience with feedback.
A Strategy and next steps for the development of your project.
INVESTMENT $350
You can book with 50% upfront and finalize the week of the workshop.
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