Holiday Two-Night Pitch Package
December 10 & 17, 2024
8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern (5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Pacific)
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Ready to make your mark in the world of holiday movies? Join us for a two-night exclusive event designed to guide you from concept to pitch.
You’ll learn the insider secrets to crafting a compelling one-sheet—and you may be selected to pitch your story live to industry professionals actively seeking new holiday movie scripts!
Work directly with Karen Schaler, award-winning holiday movie writer, to create or refine your one-sheet, featuring real-world examples and live feedback.
You’ll also hear from two special guests: Russell Hainline, writer of this year’s Netflix hit Hot Frosty, and Gary Lucchesi, renowned film producer and past president of the Producers Guild of America.
Whether you're a seasoned screenwriter or a passionate newcomer, this is your opportunity to turn your holiday film idea into reality.
Our Faculty
Emmy Award-winning writer for Netflix, Hallmark, and Lifetime Christmas movies, including A Christmas Prince, and author of bestselling holiday novels.
Writer of Netflix's Hot Frosty, Hallmark's Three Wiser Men and a Baby and more.
President Emeritus of the Producer’s Guild of America
Here’s How the Two Nights Will Unfold
December 10: Crafting a One-Sheet That Sells
We’ll start with a conversation and Q&A with Russell Hainline, the screenwriter of Netflix’s hit Hot Frosty. Hear about his creative process, his journey in the Christmas movie world, and how he sold his red-hot holiday story.
Then we’ll be joined by Karen Schaler, aka “Christmas Karen,” whose movie A Christmas Prince started an entire holiday movie franchise. Karen will walk you step by step through the process of crafting a one-sheet, the essential sales tool for your holiday script. The evening includes:
Introduction to the One-Sheet
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Understand the purpose and power of a one-sheet in selling your script.
Key Elements of a Successful One-Sheet
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Learn how to highlight your story’s concept, characters, themes, and unique appeal.
Hands-On Workshop
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Create or refine your one-sheet under Karen's expert guidance, with live feedback and examples from successful pitches.
The evening will empower you with the tools and confidence to stand out in a highly competitive market. Don’t miss your chance to gain invaluable insights and potentially launch your screenwriting career!
December 17: Live Pitching!
We’ll start the evening with motivational advice and industry insights from Gary Lucchesi. As a veteran producer and past president of the Producers Guild of America, Gary has a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in film.
Then we’ll turn our attention to live pitches, as selected students present their one-sheets to producers who are actively looking for holiday scripts.
Producer Feedback
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Receive actionable critiques and learn what makes a pitch resonate with professionals.
Audience Insights
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Even if you’re not pitching, you’ll gain valuable knowledge by observing live pitches and hearing professional questions and critiques.
Who Should Attend:
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Aspiring screenwriters eager to break into the holiday movie industry.
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Writers looking to refine their pitching skills and learn from industry veterans.
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Anyone with a love for holiday storytelling and a dream of seeing their ideas come to life.
You’ll come away with ...
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A polished one-sheet for your holiday movie script.
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Invaluable industry insights from leading industry professionals.
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Networking opportunities with fellow writers and industry insiders.
And a chance to get your script in front of today’s best producers!
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to get your holiday movie script into a marketplace that’s looking for fresh screenplays and emerging writers.
Today's Price Only $149
for 4 hours of instruction and celebration
Please note: Our classes are designed specifically for live participation, so your attendance is important. If you need to miss a class for any reason, you’ll receive a passcode-protected link to watch the recordings after the course is over.
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