Here is our full interview with Shannan - kzread.info/dash/bejne/d4mYl8qTfJmYfaQ.html

Shannan is a wellspring of information and always worth the listen. She pointed out 2 contradictory items: that many writers are introverts, but the ways of reaching execs requires the tools of extroverts. That might be worth a discussion.

@africansuperhero

Жыл бұрын

She is amazing! And yes, VERY good point... "Tools of the Extroverts!" (Sounds like a movie all in itself! 🤣)

Selling a screenplay sounds a lot like trying to date… most people dont know what theyre looking for, but are quick to reject your offer before giving it the time of day…

Its clear most high budget films have never been pitched.

Is true that all pitch meetings begin with “so, you have a movie for me?”

@petehobson1054

Жыл бұрын

"Yes, sir, I do."

@comentaristametaforico9287

Жыл бұрын

Oh hey, it's thaaat phrase from thaaat channel! Wow-wow-wow... wow.

There are more ways in than just Hollywood.

What she basically said was inside people marketing with each other.

Something is going wrong in the industry. Professional gatekeepers and the cost of production is not equating to a quality product (broadly). Its not a complaint, more an observation. Something is being lost between exciting pitch and final edit.... the filters that are in place (people and strategy) need some self reflection.

@justinwyatt8

Жыл бұрын

When you have power you can be blind

How TF are people getting pitch meetings WITHOUT knowing what their story is?! If there ever was an instance of "If THEY can do it, I can do it," it's this interview. Sheesh!

@user-xi3co3yu2z

5 ай бұрын

Agree, 15 minutes of nothing. Just a hook to her series of hollow advice

This is honestly a great business talk for branding and managing your brand, which translates as the story you are presenting to customers and to the extended audience. Very nice lesson.

@filmcourage

Жыл бұрын

Great comment!

Great useful information. I actually pitched to Syfy in LA back in 2013 they were really engaging and gave great feedback.

Shannon is intelligent and inspirational.

pitching a screenwriting should be easy, barely an inconvenience...

Great information 💡

I've sold scripts (sold my first one written in 5 days on a lark). I've optioned scripts in every genre. I have to laugh when I listen to a lot of this. Hollywood is so desperate to be seen as relevant, important, vital, informed, and crucial to humanity that they've got thousands of consultants, tutorials, story software... blah blah blah and at the end of the day you see so much horrible crap you just want to say "shut up and entertain." Quit doing this detailed, in-depth analysis like it's a multi-billion dollar new drug you're coming out with that promises to save the world. Just take your big paychecks and be happy. God...

@mickkollins

2 ай бұрын

"... Hollywood is so desperate to be seen as relevant"...yep!

Amzing stuff!!!

Shannan is so thorough! Thank you for sharing!

Great information. Thank you!

Shannan is so captivating and knowledgeable. Thanks for this!

Thanks for your advice, Shannan.

Of all the interviews I've seen Shannan is the most riveting. She is so on point knows the business, has multiple answers to questions. Knows every aspect of the behind the scenes nuances & is the most confident & believable in her answers. You meet with her you better have your stuff together. Truly appreciate her & would like to see more interviews with her. I see some people being interviewed who don't have the answer or can't think fast enough to the questions. Shannan never disappoints😊

@filmcourage

Жыл бұрын

Eric! Great to see you finding value in our interviews with Shannan. Here is a playlist of all the segments we have published with Shannan including our previous 2 full interviews - bit.ly/32pCWAF

@ericjohnson8326

Жыл бұрын

@@filmcourage Thank you very much. I actually typed in her name and all the interviews came up I'm watching them now. Thank you very much. Things I've learned from watching your show have helped me tremendously Im my writing & going about the business. Thank you

@filmcourage

Жыл бұрын

We are happy to hear that! Our best to you as you move forward on your journey!

This is great and very useful. Let's me know what I need to work on being a screenwriter

This was a lot of actual concrete information, very good video, I hate the idea of going on social media but i get the point of networking on it as tool

Very useful straightforward information. Thanks!

@filmcourage

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

4:00 I can tell she is super tired of zombies 😂

@OBieMavuso

Жыл бұрын

😂

I love this channel, always fascinating people with a wealth of candidly delivered knowledge

@filmcourage

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting Michael!

Almost impossible as a first time writer to even get an opportunity to pitch. No agent, no access.

@resofactor

Жыл бұрын

A lot of ego and group ego in this line of work.

@MuttonChopYaz

Жыл бұрын

I've been trying for 10+ years and have been largely ignored. It's mega frustrating and largely a waste of my time and effort. Plus, I'm still 20 grand in the hole from loans for film school.

I've really liked this lady's advice in the past, but Twitter is a cesspit that I want little part of.

So if Shakespeare couldn't pitch in 1 hour , Hamlet would be passed on.

Shannan is back with a bang

And this is why we have so much crap in the pipeline! Give a writer the benefit of the doubt and don’t waste time, by listening for and hour when you knew you weren’t going to take it!

This is sad, I learned more from your 12min interview with her then a high price seminar ".

This woman is really slick and straightforward...

Shannan always comes through with straightforward information! Thanks for having her again!

Shanon is brilliant

Executives: “We don’t take zombies” *The Last of Us becomes huge hit* Executives: “Whoa there, friend! Let’s talk!”

Social media - useless.

CAN SHANNON BE PRESIDENT OF HOLLYWOOD?

What brilliant insight from Shannan. I want to thank Film Courage for finding such an accurate executive regarding this topic. This information was and is a blessing to listen to. I have to Pitch soon, and I believe I have all the bases covered.

How is this video helpful to you?

@T00muchF00Dchannel

Жыл бұрын

It helps me know that I need someone to help me pitch. I can only imagine I get nervous and then they take it as me not knowing my story.

@EricHeidenAuthor

Жыл бұрын

It reminded me of the importance of building relationships.

@Anonymouse007

Жыл бұрын

Act casual

I just LOVE Shannan! I am a junkie for everything that she does and when I create my media company, I'm going to see if I can coax her to work for (or with) us :) She is very knowledgeable, really authentic, and just a person that you would like to share ideas with, which is very important in a professional setting.

I wouldn’t want to work with somebody that arrogant anyways.

Sometimes Pitches just be crazy

Hey there! Do any of you have tips on who to follow and interact with on Twitter like she said? Like, with what people does it make sense, who actually does these "send in your scripts" once in a while and who is less likely to respond? :)

Hollywood is a ridiculous industry. It's tiring to hear all this crap. We need a Hollywood that works. Good bye.!!!!

❤

i pitched to 15 production companys in July as part of the Fade In grand prize. All the top ones too. I got 2 call backs. Ask me anything.

@poolgoldworldwild2163

Жыл бұрын

What were the pitches? (if you're allowed to share them)

@sibral

Жыл бұрын

Did you meet via Zoom or video call in any of these pitches? Is there much difference?

@TheJuzi

Жыл бұрын

@@sibral It was all done with zoom, they said that most meetings are done on zoom now.

@thestockimagequeen

Жыл бұрын

Did they say why they called you back? What feedback did you get?

@TheJuzi

Жыл бұрын

@@thestockimagequeen They were interested in reading the script. they said they enjoyed it but had a full slate. I didn't sell it but came close.

I don’t want to be on Twitter Shannan dear Lord.

If you got a really good script you might not want to sell it anyway it’s worth more if you sit on it.

Okay: This lady is smart as hell.

Wait, so does that mean a yes on the zombies?

Sooo... no zombies?

First

@filmcourage

Жыл бұрын

Got 'em!

But I don't care about your dog. I just want 100k for my script.

What if there’s no story, nothing but nonsenses or pieces of many other stories. For example, the best way is to use a local hero or famous rock star and we can crash them on the ground, running them completely. The story will be sweet and cheesy..

Yeah, be Caucasian & hetero Male.

@OBieMavuso

Жыл бұрын

😂

Greetings from 2023. Is Twitter still the place to be, now that Elon is in charge?

I’ve heard better