film, video & TV training | professional development
Pitching Workshop
| Discipline/s: | production |writing & directing |
| Level: | Intermediate |
| Course code: | P1209 |
| Date/s & times: | Register your interest |
| Contact hours: | 6 |
| Places: | 10 |
| Fee: | $95 OC members / $155 non members (Membership: $55 / $44 concession - join Open Channel here) |
| Prerequisites: | some filmmaking knowledge an advantage |
A project lives and dies in the pitch. Learn how to present your idea - and yourself - to funders, investors, and producers in a succinct and engaging way.
This one-day workshop covers:
- dealing with nerves
- finding your style
- doing your research
- presenting key information
- finding opportunities to pitch
Who should do this course?
Writers, Producers or Directors wanting to develop pitching skills for a professional screen project.
Where can I go after this course?
Graduates should be far more competent and confident in pitching screen projects. Opportunities for pitch practice exist at the SPAA conference or Open Channel’s Short Sharp Pitch competition.
Are you interested in being Accredited for this course?
Read about Accreditation Options on Short Courses
How do I Enrol?
Simply print an Enrolment Form and return to us with payment to secure a place in the Short Course. See the Enrolment Form for details on how to pay.
Short Courses Application Form (pdf)
If you wish to enrol in this course as part of a full Certificate III in Media / Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media, with up-front payment, click here.
Tutors
Helen Gaynor
Helen Gaynor has been a director in documentary and drama for more than 20 years. After graduating from Swinburne Film and Television school, she was trained by ABC TV where she worked for several years, directing and producing everything from The 7.30 Report to Countdown.
Her drama credits include The D-Generation, A Country Practice, Neighbours, Home and Away, Big Sky, High Fliers, Something in the Air, and MDA.
She has produced, written and directed several documentaries including Impunidad, which won the Chris Award at Columbus Film Festival and a Silver Star at Chicago Film Festival; The Election of the Century, nominated for UN Peace Prize; For the Defence; A Little Inconvenience; Nurses; Welcome 2 My Deaf World and Community Cop.
Her most recent documentary series, Last Chance Saloon, was been nominated for a 2010 Logie Award for Outstanding Factual Program.
