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    Jaws In Space: Powerful Pitching for Film and TV Screenwriters
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    Jaws In Space: Powerful Pitching for Film and TV Screenwriters

    By Charles Harris

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    Two screenwriters once walked into a Hollywood producer's office and said three words 'Jaws in space.' Those three words won them the contract for the blockbuster movie Alien.

    The ability to pitch well is essential for all writers, directors and producers in cinema and TV, drama, documentary and series. Strong pitching skills will accelerate your career - not only helping you sell your projects, but also developing them in the first place, focusing on what makes a story work, clarifying character and plot, and working more successfully with industry collaborators.

    This book takes you from the essentials of what makes a good pitch to advanced skills that will help you in all kinds of pitching situations. Charles Harris gives a clear-sighted view of how pitching works in the industry and a series of very practical techniques for developing a gripping and convincing pitch. Drawing on his experience, he examines the problems that can arise with both mainstream and unconventional projects - from a range of different cultures - and explains how to solve them. He also analyses the process of taking a pitch meeting and shows you how to ensure you perform at your best.

    'Everything you need to know about pitching and a whole lot more' - Nicola Quilter

    'Charles Harris has created the perfect handbook for anyone who is a bit uncertain or scared about pitching their work' - writesofluid.com

    'Charles makes the whole process of pitching seem so enjoyable' - Lock and Load, Brides of Christ

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCreative Essentials
    Release dateAug 25, 2016
    ISBN9781843447344
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    Jaws In Space: Powerful Pitching for Film and TV Screenwriters
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    Charles Harris

    Charles Harris is an award-winning writer-director for cinema and TV. With fellow professionals he co-founded the first ever screenwriters' workshop (now Euroscript) and teaches writers and film-makers from all over the world. He created Pitching Tuesday for the London Screenwriters' Festival and his book Teach Yourself: Complete Screenwriting Course is recommended reading on MA courses. https://charles-harris.co.uk/

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