Two Biggest Reasons Why A Screenwriting Pitch Is Rejected

Two Biggest Reasons Why A Screenwriting Pitch Is Rejected - Shannan E. Johnson

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Shannan E. Johnson, a native of Houston, TX, is a former creative executive at The Syfy Channel turned CEO of the first black-owned script consultancy in the entertainment industry, The Professional Pen. The Professional Pen is a writer-centered service provider helping emerging and established creatives develop their stories for the screen.
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@filmcourage 2 ай бұрын

Here is our full interview with Shannan - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e7uUaMuLsZyWfXU.html

@tsbrownie Жыл бұрын

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! 🤣)

@James-nv1wf Жыл бұрын

Its clear most high budget films have never been pitched.

@osw330904 Жыл бұрын

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…

@XxSEETH3RxX Жыл бұрын

There are more ways in than just Hollywood.

@UnleashthePhury Жыл бұрын

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.

@reginayfavors Жыл бұрын

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!

@imthebestdirector Жыл бұрын

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

@nickfindsgold9788 Жыл бұрын

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

@kurtjenkins 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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

@scifirealism5943 Жыл бұрын

Shannon is intelligent and inspirational.

@elNan140 Жыл бұрын

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

@mixboy79 Жыл бұрын

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

@colstonlchinese Жыл бұрын

Shannan is so thorough! Thank you for sharing!

@huwwackman_excel Жыл бұрын

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.

@douglashall4985 Жыл бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@sibusisoboemah Жыл бұрын

Shannan is so captivating and knowledgeable. Thanks for this!

@ericjohnson8326 Жыл бұрын

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!

@AdonisMediaProductions Жыл бұрын

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

@gwtolley 8 ай бұрын

Great information. Thank you!

@himwiththehair8118 Жыл бұрын

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

@OBieMavuso Жыл бұрын

😂

@JrtheKing91 Жыл бұрын

Great information 💡

@shopski Жыл бұрын

Amzing stuff!!!

@Andrea-nom Жыл бұрын

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

@fanartexhibit Жыл бұрын

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

@blackforestgiant648 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your advice, Shannan.

@lespierce1565 Ай бұрын

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!

@MrTitanic222 Жыл бұрын

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

@saragillerupt Жыл бұрын

Very useful straightforward information. Thanks!

@filmcourage Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@willstraw9988 Жыл бұрын

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

@michaelr3583 Жыл бұрын

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

@filmcourage Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting Michael!

@lukewarmwater5320 9 ай бұрын

This woman is really slick and straightforward...

@lacolem1 Жыл бұрын

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

@subramanianramamoorthy3413 Жыл бұрын

Shannan is back with a bang

@michaelmartinez7414 Жыл бұрын

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

@zstopperuno 6 ай бұрын

Social media - useless.

@scifirealism5943 Жыл бұрын

CAN SHANNON BE PRESIDENT OF HOLLYWOOD?

@sichtbeton Жыл бұрын

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

@malusisoko7030 Жыл бұрын

Shanon is brilliant

@filmcourage Жыл бұрын

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

@JohnWick-mv5pr 10 ай бұрын

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.

@BloodDjimon614 Жыл бұрын

Sometimes Pitches just be crazy

@rodrickwimberly3245 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Antigone-yp6ht 7 ай бұрын

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

@pauldeleonfilm 7 ай бұрын

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

@nadjakallisfilms4858 Жыл бұрын

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? :)

@aqgidadu Жыл бұрын

❤

@Andrea-nom Жыл бұрын

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

@HarryJoiner Жыл бұрын

Okay: This lady is smart as hell.

@comentaristametaforico9287 Жыл бұрын

Sooo... no zombies?

@l.b.2392 Жыл бұрын

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

@TheJuzi Жыл бұрын

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.

@gabrielcaro Жыл бұрын

First

@filmcourage Жыл бұрын

Got 'em!

@wexwuthor1776 Жыл бұрын

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

@kirilvalchanov7385 Жыл бұрын

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..