The Great American Pitchfest
Join the PitchFest in Burbank each June for free screenwriting classes and to pitch your project to 100+ production companies., agents and managers.
Success Stories
"Not only did I make some great contacts and friends, I also optioned my first screenplay last year with MovieHatch!" ~ Suzanne Kelman, Seattle, WA
Success Stories
"We signed her! Thanks so much for all you do to bring solid material to our agency." ~ Babz Bitella, The Ed Silver Agency
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"The BEST experience... Jeff Ross Entertainment. I sat with Jeff Ross for about 15 minutes. He took out his calendar and we arranged a meeting for the following Wednesday. By Thursday, I signed with him. For that one single pitch session, the whole PitchFest was an incredible success for me." ~ Doug Spoors
Success Stories
"Last year, I pitched a college comedy to Ellen Sandler. For over a year now, my sister & I have been working with Ellen to develop it into a webisode series called 'Girls Gone College.' We just finished shooting the first 4 episodes last week! It was amazing seeing what we wrote come to life on screen. I just wanted to say thank you, since it all started at GAPF." ~ Allison Dillard
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"My co-writer and I had a total of 30 meetings, with 22 requests for scripts and follow-ups." ~ Kate Wharton
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"I had a great time at PitchFest, and am very impressed with the writers I've met. Thank you again for including me." ~ Meryl Friedenthal, Lionsgate
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“We have signed two writers we met at your PitchFest.” ~ Anne-Marie LaMonde, The Howard Hill Agency
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“Michael Hauge’s session helped me to get two option offers and five script requests.” ~ Mike Gosselin, Vancouver
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“On my very first pitch, they asked me to meet at their studio offices the next day. I had that meeting, and while we are not working with the original idea, it is leading to other projects!” ~ Tod McCoy, Vancouver
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“The only way your PitchFest could possibly be better is if Angelina Jolie were there." ~ James Dickson
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"Signe,you are the best! I cannot tell you how much fun I had this weekend. You did a fantastic job and took such good care of us. More importantly, the group of people (decision-makers, pitchers, organizers and volunteers) created such a positive energy and contributed to the success of the event. I look forward to the next one. Please keep in touch." ~ Erin Fredman, Imagine Entertainment
