Pitching and Presenting Yourself

Does the idea of talking about yourself as an artist make you uncomfortable? Does the term “general meeting” make you break into a cold sweat? Or perhaps you are an established artist but could use some guidance on what people are looking for and how to present the best version of yourself.

In this live online 8-week class, you’ll hone your identity as a writer and/or director and present yourself in meetings and networking opportunities. You will develop and practice your “general meeting” and gain an understanding of the different types of meetings and what to do in each of them. You’ll leave this course knowing what a creator needs to know to break into the business and sustain a career.

In this course, you will: 

• Learn what agents, managers, and executives do
• Understand what financiers, executives, and festival programmers are looking for 
• Find out about the different types of meetings and how to prepare for each
• Complete homework assignments on your own time and participate in live, interactive exercises 
• Learn how to put together your bio, website, lookbook, website, and more
• Develop and practice a pitch for yourself (your “general meeting”) and receive feedback from an Advisor

Who this course is for: This course is ideal for emerging writer-directors seeking to build confidence when pitching and presenting themselves, or for established creators looking for guidance from an experienced instructor and techniques to succeed in the business. 

1-on-1 Sessions: For additional guidance, you will have the opportunity to purchase a 60-minute, 1-on-1 meeting with a Sundance Collab Advisor.

A limited number of need-based scholarships are available and are considered on a rolling basis as they are received. Those who apply earlier will have a greater chance of getting support. To apply for a scholarship, please complete the course registration form.

Sundance Collab provides accommodations and support services to participants with disabilities. Accommodations and services are designed to meet the needs of each participant. Please email us at accessibility@sundance.org to arrange for services.