Dive into an extensive interview with literary manager Peter Katz as he shares invaluable insights for screenwriters. Explore topics such as what managers seek in writers, effective strategies for finding representation, identifying talent, capturing a manager's attention, pitching and selling screenplays, career planning, presenting movie ideas to industry professionals, addressing Hollywood's creative landscape, and the importance of writing from personal emotions. Gain insider knowledge from Katz's experience as CEO of Story Driven, a management and production company with clients working across major studios, streaming platforms, and prestigious film festivals.
Overview
Syllabus
- What A Manager Wants From A Writer
- Most Effective Way For A Writer To Find A Manager
- How To Know If A Writer Is Talented
- How Does A Writer Get The Attention Of A Manager?
- How To Pitch And Sell A Screenplay
- Reverse Engineer Your Writing Career
- Pitching A Movie Idea To A Manager Or Producer
- Has Hollywood Run Out Of Ideas?
- Write What You Feel Not What You Think
Taught by
Film Courage
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