Summary
Learn from top literary manager whose clients write for shows on Netflix, Amazon, and more!
Plus! You'll receive exclusive handouts including Television Structure Diagrams and the pilot scripts for FRIENDS, MAD MEN, NEW GIRL, and THIS IS US!
Are you an aspiring TV writer? Are you looking to get staffed in a writers’ room? Do you hope to create your own TV show?
If the answer is yes to any of these questions, it is critical that you understand the proper script structure for your series pilot episode.
In this exclusive Stage 32 webinar, you will learn how to properly construct your TV pilot screenplay across all formats and genres - hour long drama, half-hour single cam, half-hour multi cam, and animated pilots. You will learn how to use a properly structured pilot script to take the reader, and eventually the viewer, on a compelling journey. Particularly in television, storytelling is all about the structure, which, when done right, will heighten the comedy and drama in your piece and let potential producing partners and employers that you know how pilots are structured like the pros.
Teaching you everything you need to know about TV pilot script structure is veteran literary manager Spencer Robinson of Art/Work Entertainment. Spencer has been in the industry for over 20 years and represents writers, actors, producers, and also a book publishing company. Spencer’s writer clients have been on the writing staff of shows for Netflix, Amazon, Max, HBO, Comedy Central, and many more. He’s also sold clients’ features to studios as well as brought in financing for independent projects.
Spencer’s actor clients have been in films with directors Quentin Tarantino, Steven Soderbergh, Clint Eastwood, Gore Verbinski, Jeff Nichols, and more. In the TV world, his clients have been regular cast members on shows for Netflix, HBO MAX, Amazon, Disney+, HULU, The CW, NBC, FX, Starz, Nickelodeon, EPIX, and more. Spencer’s clients have also recurred on series for Peacock, Netflix, Freeform, TNT, AMC, Showtime and many more.
In this essential webinar for TV writers at every level, Spencer will cover how to structure your pilot, how this structure will help you create compelling characters, and explain the importance of parallel storylines in your pilot script.
PLUS! You'll receive exclusive handouts to help you better structure your piece. Downloads include:
- Pilot scripts for FRIENDS, MAD MEN, NEW GIRL, THIS IS US
- Television structure diagrams
After this webinar, you’ll have the essential tools you need to write your pilot in a professional, exciting way!
Praise for Spencer's Previous Stage 32 Teaching:
"Had a great time learning and progressing my knowledge of the craft of writing and working directly with a mentor who is a professional in the industry. Spencer was fantastic to be taught by! Thank you!" -- Natalie A.
"Spencer will get those who are ready on their way to a kickass first draft that you can send for coverage, which is what I did. 2 Considers and I'm in rewrites now to move that needle. This was my first ever TV pilot!" - Erika N. (now signed to Fineprint Literary Management after crafting her pilot with Spencer)
"I cannot speak highly enough of Spencer Robinson. His lab was absolutely life-changing for me. Spencer's knowledge of the scriptwriting process and his first-hand insights into the industry were invaluable. Spencer has an uncanny ability to pinpoint issues with your script, and his notes really helped to elevate the story and characters of my TV Pilot. He is thoughtful, empathetic and understands the challenge of being a writer." --Emma S.
"Spencer will get those who are ready on their way to a kickass first draft that you can send for coverage, which is what I did. 2 Considers, and I'm in rewrites now to move that needle. This was my first ever TV pilot!" -- Erika N.
"Spencer's teaching style is the best! His patience and easygoing approach is ideal and unique to him. Kudos to Stage 32 and to Spencer!" -- Armando O.
What You'll Learn
- Why Pilot Structure is Important
- Staffing
- Creating Your Own Show
- Before You Write
- Characters
- A, B (and C) Stories
- Planting Seeds
- Half-Hour Single Camera Comedy
- How to Structure Your Comedy Pilot
- Tips and Tricks
- Half-Hour Multi-Camera Comedy
- How To Structure your Sitcom Pilot
- Jokes Jokes Jokes
- Locations
- Hourlong Drama/Dramedy
- How To Structure Your Drama Pilot
- Tips and Tricks
- Animated Pilot
- How to Structure Your Animated Pilot
- Adults vs Kids
- Why Is This Animated?
- Pitfalls to Avoid
- Q&A with Spencer
Who Should Attend
All levels of screenwriters (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to learn how to structure their television pilot script.
All levels of screenwriters (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to learn the fundamentals of television story structure.
Directors looking to learn how to structure their television pilot script to inform their directing decisions.
All levels of producers (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to learn how to structure their television pilot script.
Executive
Spencer Robinson is a literary and talent manager at Art/Work Entertainment who's been in the industry for over twenty years.
His clients have been in films with directors Quentin Tarantino, Steven Soderbergh, Clint Eastwood, Gore Verbinski and more. In the TV world, his clients have been regular cast members on shows for Netflix, The CW, Cinemax, CBS, NBC, FX, Starz, Nickelodeon, EPIX, TBS and more. Spencer’s clients have also recurred on series for Freeform, TNT, AMC, Showtime and many more. He currently has a client writing on 2 Netflix series, and another client who just sold a show to Amazon. He also reps a writer who currently has a project at Aggregate Films, which has a deal at Netflix. One of Spencer’s clients had her first film shot for Netflix last year.
Art/Work's writing clients work in both features and television on broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms.