I have a great idea for a film; how do I make a pitch?

Question

I'm only in high school, but I plan on studying film in college. Right now, I have a great idea for a film. (I'm not going to post what it is here because my idea may get stolen.) How do I make a pitch to a studio?

Answer 1

If you are going to be studing film in college then that is the place to make your connections. Whilst studing you should also contact as many production companies as you can to get work experience and make more connections.

My experience is only really with TV companies but they are short on good ideas and will go to strange methods to get them. So you are right not to say anything at this stage. - Develop the script, make sure you have a good firewall (just incase) and anti hacking software.

If you go straight to a studio with your idea then they could just steal it, they might decide to change it beyond recognition. The big studios are more likely to not even give you the time of day.

I would suggest developing it over the next few years whilst you build up enough connections to produce it yourself.

Good luck.

Answer 2

I don't think anyone is interested in hearing the idea of a highschool student. It is really a business of knowing people. Perhaps you should just develop your idea, so that you might be able to sell more than just an idea which isn't going to be worth much unless you have the whole plan, screenplay, directing ideas, and such things to sell as well.

Answer 3

Making a pitch is simple. First, you have an greeting. Build and/or strengthen rapport. Use their name often. Then, highlight something that would be appealing to them about your idea. Next, overcome any objection to your idea by saying, "I can certainly understand your view, however. . . " Then, highlight a different benefit that your idea has. And, finally, CLOSE, CLOSE, CLOSE.
This you achieve by having them perform an action, for example, Would we want a TV series, or do want to cash all your chips in on your next blockbuster? Sign here, please. Have props. Whatever your particulr style is of making that sale. Good Luck.

Answer 4

So I take it could be fiction. In that case I would be very detailed in your writing. Let them smell the glue in the libray)If you go there) and feel the texture of th paperl Maybe you go through all the people you meet every day and how differnet they are then you thought before you found out something special about them. How all is not how it seems. I think concentrating on the emotions is more important than the actions

Answer 5

You can send them the script but copy-write it first.Contact the web for names of publishing companies, if you want it turned into a book.Usually in this instance they ask for the the Idea format first.Then they request the script/story if they feel it is what they are looking for.You could contact Elstree Studios in England I think they are in Essex.

Answer 6

you dont, the studios already have thousands of people trying to contact them with their so called better than the next person ideas on films and tv shows.

Answer 7

Its really all about connections. Try to get some. Maybe it would be best if you kept your idea until you find a surefire deal. Good luck :)