A hands-on two day course with script guru John Yorke exploring the skills, psychology and content required for delivering perfect pitches.
Day 1: WHAT IS A PITCHDECK?
An introduction to all the key elements that go in to producing a successful pitch deck.
A detailed look at HOW you write a story down. What are the key elements you need to keep a drama fresh and interesting and compelling on the page.
Participants will create a pitch deck from scratch.
Day 2: WHAT IS PITCHING?
A detailed look at the science and psychology of pitching including what should it contain, how should you present it and what is the recipient looking for.
From provided source material, participants will create (in outline) their own drama series and then go on to create content for a brand new pitch deck for their new show.
Participants will consolidate their learning by presenting their pitch deck to the other groups as a long form pitch.
Participants will:
Understand the key elements of a pitch deck
Gain insight into the psychology of pitching
Build their confidence and skills in building pitch decks and pitching
Who is it for:
This training is tailored to enhance the skills of experienced professionals from the script and story departments by equipping them with expertise in packaging and pitching ideas.
Tutor:
John Yorke, is widely acknowledged as the UK’s foremost expert on story, and his book Into the Woods is the bestselling book on the subject in the UK. He has spent years analysing not just how stories work but why they resonate with audiences around the globe. As former Head of Channel Four Drama, Controller of BBC Drama Production and MD of Company Pictures, John has tested his theories during an extensive production career working on some of the world’s most lucrative, widely viewed and critically acclaimed TV drama, from EastEnders to Shameless, Life on Mars and Wolf Hall.
