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Developing Pitch Packages

Pitching a film project requires a well-crafted pitch package that highlights the essence of the story, its potential, and the unique qualities that set it apart. Many creative — producers, directors, writers, composers and designers — have to pitch and often they’re not natural sales people.

This workshop gives you more than a pep talk; filmmakers will learn how to clearly write and develop their pitch packages to get maximum attention. Learn what is expected in an initial proposal submission; writing an effective logline, synopsis and biography; designing a striking treatment; as well as perfecting an elevator pitch. For the second class, each student will present and pitch a package for a film / story either in development or completed, and receive constructive in-class feedback from the group and the instructor.

A good pitch isn’t going to beat a great idea—but a good pitch often prevents your idea from dying and can green light a great idea. With these elements in place and practice you’ll have a comprehensive pitch package that effectively communicates your film project’s vision and potential.

part 1: Tue 12 November 2024, 6 - 10 pm   
part 2: Thu 14 November 2024, 6 - 10 pm   
(Registration deadline is Tue 12 November 5:00 pm)

Instructor: Eric Bizzarri

Eric Bizzarri is an award winning Canadian director and producer based in Toronto. Primarily interested in the nuances of human relationships, Eric's work investigates toxic masculinity, male-male abuse, friendships and intimacy. His films have been distributed by CBC, Super Channel, Revry and Amazon Prime (US, UK, Germany).

His most recent producing credits include Dispora (TIFF, Palm Springs International ShortFest), Desi Standard Time Travel (Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival, Tallgrass Film Festival, Canadian Film Fest) and Great Seeing You (Miami International Film Festival, Cinefest Sudbury International Film Festival).

His most recent directing credits include Mea Culpa (Toronto Black Film Festival, Reykjavik International Film Festival), Pressure Play (Canadian Film Fest, Halifax Black Film Festival), I Wanna Make a Movie, or I Wanna Die Trying (TIFF Next Wave, Whistler Film Festival) and a commercial for Ben and Jerry's, with Label 428.

In 2023, he was recently selected for the Reykjavik International Film Festival Talent Lab, an incubator for emerging filmmakers making their debut feature film.

Eric is the Co-Founder and CEO of the Future of Film Showcase, an annual film festival based in Toronto fostering the future of emerging Canadian filmmakers, and sits on the Board of Directors for the Breakthroughs Film Festival. He is a graduate of York University with a Bachelors Degree of Fine Arts in Film Production with Honours.



Location: 1137 Dupont Street, Toronto, Ontario M6H 2A3
Category: Producing
Maximum Capacity: 12
4 hours of instruction in 2 parts$125 /member$150 /nonmember