THE FILMMAKER PITCH INTENSIVE: A 6-Week Workshop Build Your Pitch
Turn your story into a clear, confident pitch you can deliver anywhere.
Thursdays, Starting April 2, from 5-7pm ET (April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7)
*All sessions will be recorded and sent after each class
Ten students will work directly with Sara Elizabeth to refine and strengthen their pitch. Together, we’ll break down each element, giving every participant the opportunity to workshop their work.
The intensive focuses on both developing the key components of a compelling pitch and strengthening pitching techniques — from mindset and managing nerves to practical delivery. We’ll work on elements such as your logline, your “why,” themes, comps, and your project’s unique pitch hook.
You’ll figure out what works, what doesn’t, and get personalized feedback from Sara Elizabeth, so your pitch is clear, compelling, and ready to convert — every time it matters.
Over the six weeks, you’ll:
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Refine your logline and identify the comparables that place your project in context
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Explore the deeper “why” behind your story — why this project matters to you and why now is the right time to tell it
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Uncover your project’s unique pitch hook
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Workshop the themes that give your story emotional resonance
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Practice delivering each element with clarity and confidence
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Learn pitching techniques to manage nerves, strengthen your mindset, and improve your delivery
Each week builds directly on the last. You won’t just be learning concepts — you’ll be building and shaping your actual pitch each week.
$487 Only $399*
*Reel Circle members save up to $100 OFF ($299) with their discount in their membership portal!
COURSEÂ SYLLABUS:Â The Filmmaker Pitch Intensive
Session 1: The Pitch Overview — Loglines & Comps
- Introduction to the core elements of a strong pitch
- Breaking down loglines and comparables
- Students share their loglines with the group
Session 2: Logline Incubator — Themes
- Workshop and refine loglines
- Introduce themes and comparables
- Dig deeper to find the heart of the story
Session 3: Why You & Why Now
- Introducing the “Why You” and “Why Now” elements
- In-class exercises to discover your strongest whys
Session 4: Why Incubator — Unique Pitch Hooks
- Workshop “Why You / Why Now” pitches
- Introduce Unique Pitch Hooks (UPH)
Session 5: UPH Incubator — Pitch Delivery & Technique
- Workshop Unique Pitch Hooks
- Owning your unique pitch
- Pitching mindset, techniques, and delivery tips
Session 6: Final Pitch Presentations
- Students present their final pitches and receive feedback
"It is Sara Elizabeth's gift to help filmmakers develop their pitch and thinking through their film strategy. I've attended a couple of her classes and one on one consults and I always go away with even more insight and confidence to get my film made."
Tameka S.
Unscripted Filmmaker - Washington D.C.
"I've been working with Sara Elizabeth for over a year now and without her guidance I wouldn't have had the confidence to pitch my projects to well known distributors and sales agents at the American Film Market and I certainly wouldn't have been able to secure my first investor for my doc (eeek)!"
