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Expert Advice on Selling Your First Screenplay

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Overview

Gain invaluable insights from industry professionals in this comprehensive video on selling your first screenplay. Explore expert advice from seasoned screenwriters, directors, and entertainment executives as they share their experiences and strategies for breaking into the film industry. Learn about the intricacies of the screenwriting process, understand the market demands, and discover effective techniques for pitching your work. Delve into topics such as crafting compelling stories, understanding the business side of screenwriting, and navigating the challenges of selling your first script. With contributions from notable figures like UCLA Screenwriting Chairman Richard Walter and the creators of successful shows and films, this video offers a wealth of knowledge for aspiring screenwriters looking to make their mark in Hollywood.

Syllabus

- Intro
- Scott Kirkpatrick, Director of Distribution at MarVista Entertainment
- Justin Trevor Winters, Killing Winston Jones
- William C. Martell, Steel Sharks, Crooked
- Peter Russell, How Movies Work
- Lee Jessup, Getting It Write
- Vicki Peterson & Barbara Nicolosi, Notes To Screenwriters
- Richard Walter, UCLA Screenwriting Chairman
- Lee Jessup, Getting It Write
- Justin Trevor Winters, Killing Winston Jones
- William C. Martell, Steel Sharks, Crooked
- Ross Brown, Step by Step, The Cosby Show
- Scott Kirkpatrick, Director of Distribution at MarVista Entertainment
- Thunder Levin, Sharknado, American Warships
- Peter Russell, How Movies Work
- Justin Trevor Winters, Killing Winston Jones
- Peter Russell, How Movies Work
- Lee Jessup, Getting It Write
- Steve Kaplan, The Hidden Tools Of Comedy
- Thunder Levin, Sharknado, American Warships
- Justin Trevor Winters, Killing Winston Jones
- William C. Martell, Steel Sharks, Crooked
- Lee Jessup, Getting It Write
- Steve Kaplan, The Hidden Tools Of Comedy
- Thunder Levin, Sharknado, American Warships
- Vicki Peterson & Barbara Nicolosi, Notes To Screenwriters
- Peter Russell, How Movies Work
- Richard "RB" Botto, Stage 32 CEO / Founder
- Peter Russell, How Movies Work
- Curtis Ray, Juvenile Justice 101
- Steve Kaplan, The Hidden Tools Of Comedy

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