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Advice For Your First Feature Film Pitch :: ArtCast #94

By Chris Oatley

Dear JJ Abrams - Star Wars Double Sunset

When Disney announced that JJ Abrams would direct Star Wars Episode VII, Prescott Harvey responded with an animated open letter called 4 Rules To Make Star Wars Great Again.

It resonated with millions of fans who were disappointed by George Lucas’ prequel trilogy and skeptical about Disney’s involvement.

The film went viral and JJ got the message.

Impressed, JJ invited Prescott to pitch a feature film concept at his company Bad Robot Productions.

Today, Prescott shares the story of how he prepared for his first feature film pitch, what he did right, what he did wrong and the new opportunities that followed…

Listen To My Interview With Prescott Harvey:

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Join Us On The Storytellers’ Summit:

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Whether you write children’s books, screenplays or novels…

…or draw storyboards or comics: You are a storyteller.

…and every storyteller understands that turning our lofty thoughts into a finished work often feels like an uphill climb…

The Storytellers’ Summit – a new online course from The Oatley Academy – will provide guidance from some of the entertainment industry’s best teachers.

We’ll help you master fundamental concepts like:

  • Developing your protagonist
  • Building a believable world
  • Constructing a compelling plot
  • Finding your voice
  • Fighting writer’s block

Your story is waiting.

Join The Storytellers’ Summit today!

Awesome Links:

Prescott on ArtCast #70

PrescottHarvey.com

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The Storytellers’ Summit

Music by Storybook Steve and Kangaralien

What Was Your Favorite Pitching Tip?

Which of Prescott’s points of pitching advice resonated with you most? …and why?

Please share your thoughts in the comments below!

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