Writing + Pitching Serialized TV: Workshop
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Workshop Description
So, you have an idea for a TV series. Or, you’ve already written a TV pilot. What comes next?
https://workshops.filmarche.de/event/260516_PitchingwithWillB
In this workshop, students will learn how to take the next steps toward getting their TV series ideas off the page and onto the screen. They can expect to hone their pitch, develop pitch materials producers want to read, and leave with a better understanding of how to get their series made.
Students will be guided into the world of professional TV writing by a working screenwriter, learning some basics, such as how to identify their series’ story engine and tell a never-ending story. The main focus will be a detailed look at the craft of pitching, including how to develop industry standard materials such as
- the log line
- elevator pitch
- one-pager
- series bible.
Please be prepared to submit 1-2 series ideas before the course begins. You can email your idea directly to the instructor at dfwbuckingham@gmail.com All fiction genres and formats are welcome. If you’ve already written a whole pilot or more, even better!
This workshop is designed for aspiring screenwriters looking to take the first steps toward a professional career.
Location and Time
This course takes place over two days, Saturday the 16th of May (10:00 - 18:00) and Sunday the 17th of May (10am - 18:00). Both days will be hosted at the FilmArche building at Lahnstraße 25, 12055 Berlin.
About the Instructor
Will Buckingham has worked in the international entertainment industry for over 10 years. He has written made-for-TV movies that have aired around the world on Lifetime Channel, Hallmark, SkyTV, Prime, TF1, M6, Antena3, and more. He has developed series with DARK co-creator Jantje Friese, and optioned original TV & film projects to Germany’s Network-Movie and 2Pilots Filmproduction. He was a participant in the 2023 CANNESERIES Talent Unlimited Residency, sponsored by Canal+. He also worked as a Hollywood script analyst for clients including CAA, Miramax, and Indian Paintbrush (HENRY SUGAR, ASTEROID CITY).Will graduated from NYU-Tisch School of the Arts Asia with an MFA in Dramatic Writing, and participated in Serial Eyes, Europe’s premier postgraduate training program for television writers. His experience and insight will help prepare students to write and pitch their series in the real world.
To Register for the Event/Purchase a Ticket
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Tickets cost between 80 - 120 euros. In order to register and pay for the event, you must visit this website and register there:
https://workshops.filmarche.de/event/260516_PitchingwithWillB
Please click the link above to register and send your proof of payment to the email provided.
We look forward to seeing you there!