Pitch Shaun O'Banion (Wednesday, April 22nd 2026)

• About Shaun O'Banion

Shaun O'Banion is an award winning producer with over a decade of international producing and production experience on some of today’s top titles. He has worked on the Oscar Winning Film JOJO RABBIT written and directed by Taika Waititi, JUNGLE CRUISE starring Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson, TERMINATOR: DARK FATE produced by 3 time Oscar Winning Producer James Cameron and stars Linda Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger, and the Emmy Winning Series GENIUS.

Shaun is concurrently the owner of Ravenwood Films with a slate of films in development. His  film GIRLFRIEND starring Shannon Woodward (WESTWORLD) premiered at TIFF, and sold to Strand Releasing. DAKOTA SKYE streamed on Netflix, Showtime and Hulu, and THE AUTOMATIC HATE starring Joseph Cross(LINCOLN) and Deborah Ann Woll (TRUE BLOOD), premiered at SXSW and was released by Film Movement.

Shaun has formed a strategic partnership with Broad Reach Productions  where he and his partner have recently optioned several novels. Among the projects they are currently developing is a big-budget period drama with Academy Award-winner Bruce Cohen (AMERICAN BEAUTY), a family adventure film for Disney+ along with an Academy Award-nominated producer, and two limited series for premium cable both of which he co-created and co-wrote.

Shaun believes development is one of the most important parts of the creative process and is eager to help young creators bring their projects to fruition.

Shaun specializes in  Drama, Indie Films, Historical True Stories, Heist scripts, and Television series geared toward streamers or premium cable. 

Feedback for Shaun: 

"Shaun was a true ‘consultant' on my script, not just a ‘reviewer’ - and there is a difference. He was meticulous in his reading and underscored his verbal notes with written ones right in the text. I especially appreciated his observations on continuity and scene clarity, and I greatly improved the finale of the Pilot as a result. He was so very helpful to me!” - Timothy W., PHD

 

“Shaun’s feedback on my pitch deck was incredibly insightful and breathed new life into my project. It’s great to hear such balanced advice which not only provides constructive criticism but also lets you know exactly what you have done well. I now have notes which are clear, actionable and specific to give my project greater impact in ways I was unable to see myself, and I’m excited to continue working with him.”- Mel E.

“I bought Shaun’s consult session on my one hour WW2 historical romance TV pilot two months ago. Many producers and screenwriters had read the draft before and admired the script but Shaun, without sugar coating, explained how to improve it. He read my script three times and provided notes line by line which was really amazing to me. The one hour Skype session turned into almost two hours!

He is very knowledgeable about screenwriting and about writing for television. During our session he provided advice on how to make the scenes work in terms of development as he was aware of the fact that I planned to produce and direct it. He questioned every single scene and provided evidence on how to make it better.

Whether you are a seasoned writer or just started out, you must give your script to a professional writer to read and give you advice and constructive criticism.

Shaun is not only a well-respected producer in Hollywood, but also a great screenwriter. I recommend his script coverage and consultation to all filmmakers and screenwriters around the world. I loved our session and will buy again.

Buy here with confidence you won’t regret it.”

Maria J., Writer, Director and Producer

"I had a script consult with Shaun O'Banion. We met via zoom. In no way did I feel intimidated. He was very personable. Being a late comer to the world of screenplay writing I need honest constructive criticism to improve my writing technique. Shaun gave me valuable suggestions on how to improve my script, dialogue, and character development. He pointed out inconsistencies in the plot. Lastly he instructed me on how to streamline sentence structure in the action lines. Shaun's feedback will definitely help strengthen my script."

Susan B., Writer

"If you are a screenwriter looking for an in-depth evaluation of your script, I highly recommend Shaun O’Banion. During a recent evaluation session, he provided me with insightful notes and helpful suggestions to both specific scenes and lines as well as from a more general overview perspective. Moreover, he provided his notes from two perspectives: as a producer and as a writer himself. He helped me understand what “speaks” to a producer in the script, for example. He was passionate and enthusiastic in delivering his comments during our Zoom call. I encourage other writers to take advantage of Shaun’s talent for providing extremely helpful notes. Five Stars!" 

Tom L., Writers' Guild Foundation Fellow

 

 

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Tips on pitching to Shaun O'Banion

Guidelines

• You may only pitch ONE project per reservation. Execs are looking for projects they can develop, NOT portfolios.
• You should have a completed script available upon request for the project you pitch.
• Do not reach out to the executives unless directed by Stage 32. They do NOT accept unsolicited material or appreciate being cold-called/emailed by strangers.
• Missed reservations are not refundable and will not be rescheduled.

Live Pitches

Within 15 minutes of your scheduled pitch, the exec will reach out by Zoom or Phone. Your pitch session will last approximately 8 minutes.

Written Pitches

Written Pitches will be no more than 2 pages submitted as a PDF or WORD document. Any written pitch uploaded past the deadline will not be shown to the executive and will result in a non-refundable forfeiture of your pitch.

Scorecards

Within 3-4 weeks of your pitch session, you will receive a Pitch Scorecard on which the exec you pitched will provide pitch feedback and note if they are PASSing, or would like to REQUEST your material.

If you are requested, you will be notified via email with further instructions. The execs will have 2-3 months to review your material and note if they are PASSing, or would like a MEETING. If a meeting is requested, we will introduce you via email.

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Please understand that these are working executives, and their schedules are subject to change at a moment's notice. We always strive to give you at least 24 hours of notice if a session has been cancelled, and we will recommend another executive for you to pitch your material to.

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Your Zoom Pitch Format

In our Zoom or Phone pitches, you will pitch directly with the executive through Zoom or via telephone. Your pitch will be 8 minutes in total. It is up to you on how you want to use your time, but we recommend you spend 5-6 minutes to pitch your project, which will allow for 2-3 minutes of executive questions and feedback.

Your Written Pitch Format

Written Pitches must be no longer than 2 pages submitted as a PDF or WORD document. Your written pitch should include the name of the script, logline, format (feature film or TV pilot) and genre. From there, you’ll want to lay out the main points of your story and character arcs to create and present a clear, concise narrative.

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Code of Conduct

This is a professional environment and you are pitching to seasoned executives. Decorum is important. Please adhere to the guidelines below.

1. Do not ask the executive if they want to read your script during the pitch.
2. Do not reach out to an executive outside of the Stage 32 platform. This is highly unprofessional and will result in being disqualified from pitching again.
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