Get a set of exec eyes or ears on the written or verbal pitch for your project.
- Writers may choose to have their 1-2 pg. written pitch or their 8-Min. verbal pitch (via phone or ZoomEvents) reviewed by the working professional of their choice.
- You will receive a personalized feedback report within 7 to 10 business days following the scheduled session.
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Concept first. Why you as a writer? What personal element do you bring to this story that makes you the only person suited to tell it?
I'm currently seeking horror, thriller, drama, mystery, and based on real event features in the vein of HOKUM, WEAPONS, BARBARIAN, PRISONERS, WINTER'S BONE, MYSTIC RIVER, and WIND RIVER. In TV I have a broad interest in one hour drama with legs. Something that can go beyond multiple seasons and there is a clear undeniable path to that.
Not particularly interested in comedy or romance right now.
Justin Kohlas is a screenwriter and producer with over a decade of experience in television, film, and independent production. He is the founder of Kimbermark, a full-service independent production company specializing in development, production, and IP adaptation. Kimbermark recently completed its first film, HIDE, which premiered at the 25th Anniversary of Screamfest, was nominated for Best Thriller at the prestigious Nightmares Film Festival, and recently played the Oscar Qualifying 50th Cleveland International Film Festival. It will have its Pacific Northwest debut at Portland Horror Film Festival this summer.
He has also secured television and film rights to multiple bestselling novels, including The Moonlight Child by Karen McQuestion (top three thriller on Amazon three years in a row) that will star NCIS: Los Angeles stars Daniela Ruah and Natalia Del Riego. He's also in development on The New York Times bestseller The Ledge: An Adventure Story of Friendship and Survival on Mount Rainier by Jim Davidson and Kevin Vaughan, which is set up with Oscar-winning producer Evan Hayes (Free Solo) at Unreasonable Studios. Justin has pitched several projects with companies all over town including Spyglass, Universal Television, Skydance, and Netflix amongst many others.
Justin also served as a writer on the CBS Television Studios drama NCIS: LOS ANGELES under showrunner R. Scott Gemmill (creator of the Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning show The Pitt), overseeing episodes from story pitch through production and network delivery.
On the production side, Justin has worked on studio television and features including IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA, HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER, SHAMELESS, and CAKE. He is a member of the Writers Guild of America West and is represented by Affirmative Entertainment, Original Artists, and Feig Finkel.
- Immediately after registering, you will receive an Order Confirmation email that serves as the receipt for your registration. In the Order Summary section of this email, you will find a link reading "CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTIONS" that will take you to instructions on how to submit your contact info or written pitch via the Material Submission Form.
- Your material/contact submission is due as soon as you are ready, but no later than midnight PT on the Friday before your session.
- The week before your session, you will receive an email from Zoom with the link to your session.
- You will receive this exec's written feedback on your pitch via email within 7 to 10 business days following the session unless otherwise notified.
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You may cancel for a full refund up to 72 hrs. prior to the start of the session. Cancellations requested after this deadline will be ineligible for refunds.
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