Pitching Guidelines
Guild Pitch Sessions/Consultations are usually private, one-on-one sessions between you and one or two Hollywood professionals.
You must be a full paid-up Guild Member before you sign up at the Friday meeting. There are no exceptions.
When you sign up, you must put your complete contact information, including Full Name, Email Address, and Phone Number. In the event that we must move the meeting location and time (last minute), we will need to get a hold of you right away.
Sessions may last between 3 and 10 minutes long, but are usually slotted for 5-7 minutes. The time allotted usually consists of a quick introduction of yourself, your pitch, and feedback from the guest(s). A Board Member will come in give you a "one minute left" signal and will return at the end the meeting.
Remember, if the guest gives you comments, interrupts you, or has questions, this is a good thing. Go with the flow and don't try to force them back onto your pitch. For some great help, check out our books resources under pitching, especially GOOD IN A ROOM by Stephanie Palmer.
Some companies require that you sign a standard submission agreement, which is a formality when unsolicited materials and pitches are presented to entertainment companies. This needs to be signed prior to your pitch meeting.
Increasingly, our guests are taking a one-sheet/leave-behind, which is one page, consisting of the title of your movie, the logline, a synopsis, and your contact information. Business cards are also a good idea to bring, but will not always be asked for.
NOTE: If you are late for your pitch meeting, you may be bumped to the end of the list. In this case, we do not guarantee that you will have an opportunity to pitch at all. This will be at the discretion of the guests and NWSG Board Members present. Conversely, if we are are running a behind (for a variety fo reasons), please be patient. We reserve the right to change times or locations of meetings.