by Angela Bourassa (@angelabourassa1) ScriptFest and the Great American PitchFest are just two weekends away. This event is a great opportunity for writers, and we are big fans. The ScriptFest portion in particular is a must-attend event for any aspiring screenwriter. You'll have the chance to attend classes all day long from some of... Continue Reading →
GAPF Co-Founder Bob Schultz Shares His Pitching Tips
by Ashley Scott Meyers In this episode of the podcast I talk with Bob Schultz who co-founded ScriptFest And The Great American Pitchfest. We talk about how and why he started the festivals, how these festivals work for screenwriters, and then he gives some specific tips for pitching when going to these types of events.... Continue Reading →
Event: The Great American Pitchfest
If you're looking for something to do in two weeks, you can't overlook The Great American Pitchfest.
Writing the R-Rated Comedy
Keith Giglio led a great session at last weekend’s Great American Pitchfest on R-rated comedies.
Moving Your Story Along with Emmy-Winner Erik Bork
Erik Bork, Emmy-winning television writer and producer was on hand at the Great American Pitchfest last weekend. He taught a great class entitled Throwing Rocks at Your Main Character: How to Keep Your Story Moving Forward.
An Interview with Master of Story, Robert McKee
Robert McKee, author of the widely renowned Story is set to give a session at the Great American Pitchfest in June. The Pitchfest recently interviewed him on the art of pitching, and here is what he had to say: The Great American Screenwriter: There are a lot of pitching venues out there -- and you... Continue Reading →