Summary
Learn from a successful producer who’s raised over $15 million using her proven pitching methods!
Walk away with a clear, professional 2-page pitch format that grabs attention—and a cheat sheet to guide you!
In today’s entertainment industry, executives are constantly looking for fresh, marketable projects—and Stage 32 gives you direct access to them. But with so many pitches coming across their desks, your project needs to stand out fast. That’s why Stage 32 limits written pitches to just two pages—giving you a powerful opportunity to hook the reader and open doors… if you know how to do it right. This exclusive Stage 32 webinar will teach you exactly how to craft a concise, professional pitch that captures the heart of your story and gets executives wanting more.
Too many filmmakers stumble when it comes to written pitches. They either ramble, stuff in marketing jargon, or miss the key elements that decision-makers actually care about. Others overwhelm readers with information or forget to position their project as a commercial opportunity. The result? A pitch that gets passed over, no matter how good the idea is. Before you hit submit on your next pitch, make sure you're using a proven framework to present your project clearly, confidently, and with the polish executives expect.
Sara Elizabeth Timmins knows how to sell creative ideas—and secure financing. As a producer, she’s raised over $15 million for her projects using the very pitch strategies she’ll share in this webinar. Her producing credits include the Emmy-nominated HBO docuseries MCMILLIONS for Mark Wahlberg’s company, as well as projects for Starz, Showtime, Hallmark, and internationally distributed feature films. Sara Elizabeth is currently raising financing for multiple features and knows firsthand what grabs a reader’s attention—and what doesn’t. If you want your pitch to stand out, you’ll want to learn directly from her.
You will walk away from this webinar with a clear, easy-to-follow structure for crafting a compelling 2-page pitch for your feature film. Sara Elizabeth will break down exactly what executives look for, what to include (and what to avoid), and how to showcase your story, your voice, and your marketability. You’ll also learn common mistakes filmmakers make, how to approach tone and formatting, and the one item that can make or break your pitch. By the end of this webinar, you’ll feel confident presenting your project in a professional, concise, and persuasive way.
PLUS! You will receive the following handout to help you:
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Pitch Format Cheat Sheet
Praise for Sara Elizabeth's Stage 32 Teaching
"Finding leads for support for a project is one of the most intimidating and overwhelming parts of filmmaking. I was skeptical about Sara Elizabeth's affirmation that everyone could find 100 leads based on their existing network. About 20 minutes into her webinar I found myself "eating my words". I'm thrilled to say that I was absolutely able to not just find my 100, but also have a plan for how to approach and talk to people about my film project." - Day A.
"I got so much out of learning from Sara Elizabeth. I'm actually excited about going out to raise money for my movie now. I was quite scare before this!" - Alice L.
"Sara Elizabeth is just phenomenal. She teaches through her experience and successes, which really helped me learn how to navigate my filmmaking process." -- Mary S.
"I've taken a handful of filmmaking and producing courses and none have compared to working with Sara Elizabeth. She is not only knowledgeable, but also cares about her students and offers help in any way she can!" -- Amanda B.
"Sara Elizabeth really impressed me across the board. Her expertise, personality, and approach to the business and art of making movies is really top notch." -- Nick L.
What You'll Learn
The Key Elements Of A 2-Page Feature Film Pitch
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What is your goal? Start there.
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What to include and what to leave out
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Extra & Bonus elements- Your UPH
Beyond The Page
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Voice and Tone
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Knowing your audience
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Making it Personal
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Keeping it digestible
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Balancing marketing, business and art
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How much is too much
Formatting Matters
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Effective Headers
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To Image or not to Image
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Understanding the psychology of Flow
What Works And What Doesn’t
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Common Filmmaker Mistakes to avoid
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How to make your pitch stand out
Q & A with Sara Elizabeth
Who Should Attend
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Filmmakers, screenwriters, and producers preparing to pitch a feature film to Stage 32 executives or industry decision-makers
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Creatives who want to learn how to present their projects clearly, professionally, and in a way that makes executives take notice
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Writers or filmmakers struggling to fit their story into a concise pitch format and want a proven framework to guide them
Executive
Sara Elizabeth Timmins is a veteran film and television producer who recently was on the producing team of the Emmy-nominated HBO series McMillions produced by Mark Wahlberg’s production company. Her latest film, The Upside of Falling Down, was introduced at Cannes and will shoot next year in Ireland. The film stars Antonia Gentry (Ginny & Georgia), Calum Lynch (Lord of the Rings, Brigerton) and award winning director Oran Zegman (Honor Society, Marriage Material).
She established her production company Life Out Loud Films to create quality, inspiring impact films that champion women. Her films have been seen in theaters, HBO, The Hallmark Channel, Starz, Showtime and internationally. She has worked with Oscar & Emmy winning talent like Jane Seymour, Ellen Burstyn, Chris Cooper, Josh Lucas and Mackenzie Foy and writers like NY Times Best Selling Author David Baldacci.
Every film she has produced has featured award winning talent and secured international distribution. She has parlayed her success and experience producing to educate and inform the global entertainment industry through producing Stage 32 education and her consulting firm No Film School. No Trust Fund. No Problem.
Sara Elizabeth has spoken all over the world about the entertainment industry including Stage 32 Education, the Cannes Film Festival Marche du Film, FilmTT in Trinidad and Tobago and the Black Nights Film Festival: TV Beats Edition in Estonia.
Sara Elizabeth believes she has a responsibility through film to spark conversations, that inspire action, that ignites change. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Xavier University. Sara specializes in Dramas, Rom Coms, Family, Biopics, Young Adult, and Female-driven features and television movies.
Testimonials
Praise for Sara Elizabeth's Stage 32 Teaching
"Finding leads for support for a project is one of the most intimidating and overwhelming parts of filmmaking. I was skeptical about Sara Elizabeth's affirmation that everyone could find 100 leads based on their existing network. About 20 minutes into her webinar I found myself "eating my words". I'm thrilled to say that I was absolutely able to not just find my 100, but also have a plan for how to approach and talk to people about my film project." - Day A.
"I got so much out of learning from Sara Elizabeth. I'm actually excited about going out to raise money for my movie now. I was quite scare before this!" - Alice L.
"Sara Elizabeth is just phenomenal. She teaches through her experience and successes, which really helped me learn how to navigate my filmmaking process." -- Mary S.
"I've taken a handful of filmmaking and producing courses and none have compared to working with Sara Elizabeth. She is not only knowledgeable, but also cares about her students and offers help in any way she can!" -- Amanda B.
"Sara Elizabeth really impressed me across the board. Her expertise, personality, and approach to the business and art of making movies is really top notch." -- Nick L.