A Hands On Producer Program - Acquiring and Adapting Valuable IP

Online Classes
Acquiring and Adapting Valuable IP
What to Expect

Whether you’re starting a new project, working on a rewrite, or want to learn new skills - join us to hone your craft.

All Classes take place 100% online utilizing free video conferencing software ZOOM so you can participate from anywhere in the world with an internet connection!

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Hosted By:
Brandon Combs - Producer, Relentless Lane Entertainment
Weekly, starting: Saturday 06/07 @ 11:00AM - 1:00PM PT
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$499.00
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You will be sent an invoice for the remainder of your balance to the email address you use to pay the deposit. Balances must be paid in full prior to the end of the class unless prior arrangements are made. Failure to pay invoices in a timely manner will result in the forfeiture of your spot and you will not be permitted to complete the program. Questions? Email info@roadmapwriters.com.

Struggling with not getting enough traction? Are you solely writing original stories?

Having the rights to solid IP (intellectual property) is one of the "easiest" ways to get attention from an executive. Acquiring IP is a mystery to many and can stop writers dead in their tracks from even attempting to. 

In this interactive 4-week program, writer/producer Brandon Combs will walk you through how to discover if projects' rights are available, how to contact rights holders, learn the difference between options vs shopping agreements, how to negotiate, the ins and outs of popular new formats like podcasts and more!

Each writer will come into the class with different dream IP choices and Jesse will walk you through the process on acquiring the rights to those IP choices that are available!

Week One - Introduction

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Summary

This week, we will learn what IP is and how to search for it. 

Instructor will lecture on: 

  • What IP is, why it's lucrative, what IP is best suited for the writers own personal writing style etc.
  • The popular formats of IP - and the rising stars (like podcasts)
  • How to search for IP 

Week Two - IP Review

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Summary

This week, we will learn how to reach out to rights holders and which piece of IP to focus on for class. 

Instructor will lecture on: 

  • How to reach out to rights holders (who best to contact, what to say, etc)
  • The negotiation process (what to expect and option v. shopping agreements)
  • Instructor will give each student feedback on their homework
  • Instructor will explain this week's assignment 

Week Three - Response Review and Adaptaion Prep

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Summary

This week, we will learn how to begin adapting the IP for the screen. 

Instructor will lecture on: 

  • Instructor will lecture on beginning the adaptation process
  • Instructor will give each student feedback on their homework
  • Instructor will explain this week's assignment 

Week Four - Treatment Review

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Summary

This week, we will polish the treatment and prepare for the road ahead. 

Instructor will lecture on: 

  • Instructor will give each student feedback on their homework
  • Instructor will share advice on what you may encounter from here and how best to leverage your IP going forward
More about
Brandon Combs
Producer
Relentless Lane Entertainment

Brandon Combs is a writer/producer born in Nashville, TN. His work is heavily focused on IP and true stories. He's producing a thriller feature with New Republic Pictures and a film based on a Sega video game with Josephson Entertainment. He's also currently writing an adaptation to a DC/Vertigo comic book.

How it Works

Cancellation Policy: You may cancel for a full refund up to 5 days prior to the start of the class. Cancellations requested after this period will be ineligible for refunds.

Please ensure you are familiar with our Code of Conduct.

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The Roadmap Promise

Roadmap Writers prides itself on the quality of executives we bring to our programs and we work hard to get you the best feedback possible.

Our vetted executives are chosen by the legitimacy of the companies they work for and their ability to evaluate pitches and pages.

Only the executives you sign up for will be provided with your materials.

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