Two Biggest Reasons Why A Screenwriting Pitch Is Rejected - Shannan E. Johnson
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- čas přidán 7. 03. 2023
- Shannan E. Johnson, a native of Houston, TX, is a former creative executive at The Syfy Channel turned CEO of the first black-owned script consultancy in the entertainment industry, The Professional Pen. The Professional Pen is a writer-centered service provider helping emerging and established creatives develop their stories for the screen.
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Selling a screenplay sounds a lot like trying to date… most people dont know what theyre looking for, but are quick to reject your offer before giving it the time of day…
Shannan is a wellspring of information and always worth the listen. She pointed out 2 contradictory items: that many writers are introverts, but the ways of reaching execs requires the tools of extroverts. That might be worth a discussion.
She is amazing! And yes, VERY good point... "Tools of the Extroverts!" (Sounds like a movie all in itself! 🤣)
Its clear most high budget films have never been pitched.
There are more ways in than just Hollywood.
Is true that all pitch meetings begin with “so, you have a movie for me?”
"Yes, sir, I do."
Oh hey, it's thaaat phrase from thaaat channel! Wow-wow-wow... wow.
What she basically said was inside people marketing with each other.
Something is going wrong in the industry. Professional gatekeepers and the cost of production is not equating to a quality product (broadly). Its not a complaint, more an observation. Something is being lost between exciting pitch and final edit.... the filters that are in place (people and strategy) need some self reflection.
When you have power you can be blind
How TF are people getting pitch meetings WITHOUT knowing what their story is?! If there ever was an instance of "If THEY can do it, I can do it," it's this interview. Sheesh!
Agree, 15 minutes of nothing. Just a hook to her series of hollow advice
pitching a screenwriting should be easy, barely an inconvenience...
This is honestly a great business talk for branding and managing your brand, which translates as the story you are presenting to customers and to the extended audience. Very nice lesson.
Great comment!
I've sold scripts (sold my first one written in 5 days on a lark). I've optioned scripts in every genre. I have to laugh when I listen to a lot of this. Hollywood is so desperate to be seen as relevant, important, vital, informed, and crucial to humanity that they've got thousands of consultants, tutorials, story software... blah blah blah and at the end of the day you see so much horrible crap you just want to say "shut up and entertain." Quit doing this detailed, in-depth analysis like it's a multi-billion dollar new drug you're coming out with that promises to save the world. Just take your big paychecks and be happy. God...
"... Hollywood is so desperate to be seen as relevant"...yep!
Shannon is intelligent and inspirational.
Great useful information. I actually pitched to Syfy in LA back in 2013 they were really engaging and gave great feedback.
Great information 💡
Shannan is so thorough! Thank you for sharing!
Almost impossible as a first time writer to even get an opportunity to pitch. No agent, no access.
A lot of ego and group ego in this line of work.
I've been trying for 10+ years and have been largely ignored. It's mega frustrating and largely a waste of my time and effort. Plus, I'm still 20 grand in the hole from loans for film school.
Great information. Thank you!
Shannan is so captivating and knowledgeable. Thanks for this!
Amzing stuff!!!
So if Shakespeare couldn't pitch in 1 hour , Hamlet would be passed on.
Thanks for your advice, Shannan.
Very useful straightforward information. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
This was a lot of actual concrete information, very good video, I hate the idea of going on social media but i get the point of networking on it as tool
I love this channel, always fascinating people with a wealth of candidly delivered knowledge
Thanks for posting Michael!
Of all the interviews I've seen Shannan is the most riveting. She is so on point knows the business, has multiple answers to questions. Knows every aspect of the behind the scenes nuances & is the most confident & believable in her answers. You meet with her you better have your stuff together. Truly appreciate her & would like to see more interviews with her.
I see some people being interviewed who don't have the answer or can't think fast enough to the questions. Shannan never disappoints😊
Eric! Great to see you finding value in our interviews with Shannan. Here is a playlist of all the segments we have published with Shannan including our previous 2 full interviews - bit.ly/32pCWAF
@@filmcourage Thank you very much. I actually typed in her name and all the interviews came up I'm watching them now. Thank you very much. Things I've learned from watching your show have helped me tremendously Im my writing & going about the business. Thank you
We are happy to hear that! Our best to you as you move forward on your journey!
I've really liked this lady's advice in the past, but Twitter is a cesspit that I want little part of.
This is great and very useful. Let's me know what I need to work on being a screenwriter
Shannan is back with a bang
This woman is really slick and straightforward...
Shannan always comes through with straightforward information! Thanks for having her again!
Social media - useless.
Executives: “We don’t take zombies”
*The Last of Us becomes huge hit*
Executives: “Whoa there, friend! Let’s talk!”
This is sad, I learned more from your 12min interview with her then a high price seminar ".
How is this video helpful to you?
It helps me know that I need someone to help me pitch. I can only imagine I get nervous and then they take it as me not knowing my story.
It reminded me of the importance of building relationships.
Act casual
I wouldn’t want to work with somebody that arrogant anyways.
Shanon is brilliant
4:00 I can tell she is super tired of zombies 😂
😂
Hollywood is a ridiculous industry. It's tiring to hear all this crap. We need a Hollywood that works. Good bye.!!!!
Sometimes Pitches just be crazy
CAN SHANNON BE PRESIDENT OF HOLLYWOOD?
What brilliant insight from Shannan. I want to thank Film Courage for finding such an accurate executive regarding this topic. This information was and is a blessing to listen to. I have to Pitch soon, and I believe I have all the bases covered.
I just LOVE Shannan! I am a junkie for everything that she does and when I create my media company, I'm going to see if I can coax her to work for (or with) us :) She is very knowledgeable, really authentic, and just a person that you would like to share ideas with, which is very important in a professional setting.
If you got a really good script you might not want to sell it anyway it’s worth more if you sit on it.
Hey there! Do any of you have tips on who to follow and interact with on Twitter like she said? Like, with what people does it make sense, who actually does these "send in your scripts" once in a while and who is less likely to respond? :)
I don’t want to be on Twitter Shannan dear Lord.
Okay: This lady is smart as hell.
❤
i pitched to 15 production companys in July as part of the Fade In grand prize. All the top ones too. I got 2 call backs. Ask me anything.
What were the pitches? (if you're allowed to share them)
Did you meet via Zoom or video call in any of these pitches? Is there much difference?
@@sibral It was all done with zoom, they said that most meetings are done on zoom now.
Did they say why they called you back? What feedback did you get?
@@thestockimagequeen They were interested in reading the script. they said they enjoyed it but had a full slate. I didn't sell it but came close.
Wait, so does that mean a yes on the zombies?
Sooo... no zombies?
But I don't care about your dog. I just want 100k for my script.
What if there’s no story, nothing but nonsenses or pieces of many other stories.
For example, the best way is to use a local hero or famous rock star and we can crash them on the ground, running them completely. The story will be sweet and cheesy..
First
Got 'em!
Yeah, be Caucasian & hetero Male.
😂
Greetings from 2023. Is Twitter still the place to be, now that Elon is in charge?
I’ve heard better