How To Build Your Pitch Deck For Success At AFM & MIPCOM
Summary
Learn what it takes to build a pitch deck that lands financing and distribution at the major markets from an executive producer who has successfully produced and sold 25 films with this process.
Your pitch deck is the business plan for your creative endeavors and it’s one of the most critical tools for accessing partnerships and financing for your film or television project at AFM, MIPCOM and all the film and television markets.
With the American Film Market (AFM) and International Market of Communications (MIPCOM) fast approaching, you’ll need your pitch deck perfected before approaching the countless production, financing, and distribution companies you’ll be meeting at these events.
In this exclusive Stage 32 webinar, you’ll learn how to build a pitch deck that will tell the industry players your story, why they should invest in it, and why it has incredible financial potential.
Winning over any company and investor requires you to get them to fall in love with your story while showing them a realistic overview of the potential return on their investment.
Taking you through this vital information is Light Year Pictures Executive Producer and Head of Distribution, Michelle Alexandria.
Michelle has over 20 years of working in sales and distribution, with 25 features produced for $6 million and under. Previously, she was the Head of International Sales and Acquisitions for Glasshouse Distribution. She knows what producers and investors at festivals and markets are looking for, having regularly attended and spoken at festivals around the world, including AFM, MIPCOM, Berlin, Buenos Aires, UniFrance, Sundance, and Cannes.
This webinar will show you everything you must include in your pitch deck and how to build it so that the people reading stay engaged with the material and you.
Michelle is exclusively sharing with you professional pitch decks that helped her secure financing to make her films and successfully sell them by featuring engaging stories and realistic expectations. Don’t wait to learn from an industry veteran with proven success and build your pitch deck today.
What You'll Learn
An Overview
- What is a pitch deck vs. a lookbook?
- Programs and Apps to create your pitch deck
- Finding the information you need to include
- Tips on what to NOT include
The main key elements of your pitch deck
- What you need to include
- Breaking down the key elements
- Artwork
- Loglines
- Synopsis
- Cast and team
- Comparables
- Schedule and budget
- Partnerships
- And more
Putting your business plan to work at markets
- What companies to approach and who within each
- What to send, and what not to send
- Let’s talk about one-sheets
- Additional tools to include alongside your pitch deck
Q&A with Michelle
Who Should Attend
All levels of directors (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to learn how to build a pitch deck
All levels of writers (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to learn how to build a pitch deck
Producers looking to learn how to build a pitch deck
Actors looking to learn how to build a pitch deck
Executive
Michelle Alexandria is a Producer and Executive Producer at Light Year Pictures, having produced, financed, and distributed numerous feature films for over 20 years in global film markets. She has been Head of Int Sales and Acquisitions at reputable companies over the years selling feature films worldwide.
A member of the Producers Guild of America (PGA), Michelle is an active presence at major international markets including Cannes, Berlin, AFM, MIP, and Ventana Sur, working directly with financiers, distributors, and global partners.
Michelle recently filmed in Rome on the high-profile feature Maserati: The Brothers, starring Al Pacino, Anthony Hopkins, Jessica Alba, Andy Garcia, and Michele Morrone, directed by Academy Award® winner Bobby Moresco (CRASH – BEST PICTURE).
She is currently the lead producer, alongside partner Tane McClure, on the family true story feature Ethan Almighty – Ethan’s Law, starring Selma Blair (LEGALLY BLONDE, HELLBOY), Sean Patrick Flannery (THE BOONDOCK SAINTS, NEFARIOUS), and Trevor Donovan (REAGAN, DANCING WITH THE STARS).
Michelle also recently filmed in Tuscany, Italy on the character driven drama Before We Leave Tuscany, starring Lili Bordán (BOOK CLUB, THE NUN) which has since secured distribution.
Throughout her producing career, Michelle has worked with notable talent including Jaime King (HART OF DIXIE), Frank Whaley (PULP FICTION), Chase Coleman (THE CW’S THE ORIGINALS), Denise Richards (THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH), Jennifer Taylor & Kelly Stables (TWO AND A HALF MEN), and Priscilla Barnes (JANE THE VIRGIN, THREE’S COMPANY).
Internationally, Michelle works closely with producing and financing partners across Germany, the United Kingdom, Australia, France, and Italy, maintaining strong cross border relationships that support global packaging and distribution strategy.
In addition to hands on producing, Michelle consults with independent filmmakers on talent packaging, navigating international film markets, financing structure, and positioning projects for successful distribution.
Michelle also serves on the advisory board of the Burbank International Film Festival (BIFF) and continues to champion emerging filmmakers through industry panels and market mentorship.
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