[Welcome] A Taste of Roadmap

Welcome to A Taste of Roadmap!

Below please find the session descriptions, recording links, and other instructions.

Questions? Email alex@roadmapwriters.com

Orientation

Summary

Join Roadmap CEO Joey Tuccio for an overview of the program. We'll hear from writers who have been through the Career Writer Program on their experience and advice for you to make the most of your week of programs!

Host:

Joey Tuccio - Founder / CEO, Roadmap Writers

Joey started in the industry at Bold Films (Drive, Nightcrawler, Whiplash) and has read for Hugh Jackman's company, George Clooney's company, and Night and Day Pictures, to name a few. The only thing Joey is more passionate about than helping writers is rescuing dogs.

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Verbal Pitch Prep Lecture

Summary

This lecture and Q&A will cover:

The general structure of a pitch
Honing in on the basic goals of pitching
Tips on holding an exec's attention during your pitch
And you'll hear an example verbal pitch to get you off on the right foot!

Host:

Chris Deckard - Manager / Co-Founder, Fictional Entity

After graduating from Cornell University and earning his J.D. From Notre Dame Law, Chris Deckard pivoted to entertainment where he spent over seven years at ICM Partners and WME before co-founding the management/production company Fictional Entity in 2017. Chris has cast, packaged, and sold numerous features, series, and new media projects to both domestic and international audiences in addition to helping writers staff on Netflix and Amazon series. Fictional Entity's clients have been named to The Black List, The Hit List, The Young & Hungry List, The Blood List, the PAGE Awards, the Nicholl Awards, the AWG, ADG, SPA, and AACTA. Clients have written, directed, starred, and produced in numerous formats, including features, TV, virtual reality, and podcasts, independently and for companies like Netflix, NBCUniversal, Legendary, Marvel, Fremantle, SyFy, the CW, Warner Bros., Amazon, Blumhouse, Hulu, Comedy Central, the ABC Australia, Foxtel, TruTV, Super Deluxe, Hallmark, Lifetime, CBS, Facebook, E!, and MSNBC.

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Logline & Comps Clinic

Summary

Join Dorian to learn a formula for composing a logline for any project. Plus, she'll demystify "comps" and how to find the right ones for your project. Following the lecture, 2-3 volunteers will workshop their logline & comps live.

Host:

Dorian Connelley - Co-Founder/COO, Roadmap Writers

Dorian was fresh off working for producer Mark Ciardi (THE ROOKIE, MIRACLE, CHAPPAQUIDDICK) when she co-founded Roadmap Writers as its COO. With years of experience in talent management, live events, and feature film producing, Dorian is also a proud Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Guinea/Mali '08-'10). When she's not helping writers perfect their pitches, Dorian can be found at music festivals and karaoke bars.

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Opening Pages / Writer Bio / Marketing Yourself

Summary

Join Joey for the final session covering making your opening pages pop, crafting a killer bio, and best practices when you're ready to market your material.

Host:

Joey Tuccio - Founder / CEO, Roadmap Writers

Joey started in the industry at Bold Films (Drive, Nightcrawler, Whiplash) and has read for Hugh Jackman's company, George Clooney's company, and Night and Day Pictures, to name a few. The only thing Joey is more passionate about than helping writers is rescuing dogs.

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