The Almighty Pitch: How to prove that your script is the best

When the script for the future blockbuster “Alien” (1979) was almost ready, its authors came up with a pitch of only three words: “Jaws in space”. After the stunning success of the film “The Jaw” (1975), the producers immediately became clear what the new film was about. Until now, this pitch is a vivid example of a brief, capacious and intelligible presentation of the essence of the project.

Charles Harris - an English writer and screenwriter, whose work in the cinema and on television are marked by many awards. His experience in promoting books and scripts formed the basis of this book. According to Harris, it is not enough to write a brilliant script. In order to interest producers or investors from the first words, it is no less brilliant to imagine this scenario. A lot of preparatory work allows to achieve the sloppiness of the formulations. The screenwriter must build a strategy and tactics of his actions, know the film market (the principle of four quadrants), understand the budget matters, advertising, and learn how to improvise and relate to possible failure as invaluable experience. In addition to fundamental knowledge, the book gives many important tips that will help everyone who promotes their projects, gain confidence and achieve creative implementation and recognition