Tag: squeaky Moore
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3 Things Filmmakers Do Wrong When Pitching Their Scripts
Hey pitch gurus, I hosted a live broadcast on Facebook with Daniel Wells, Filmmaker and Development Executive for Dallas Film Alliance. He gave 3 great tips for filmmakers who are pitching their script. Watch the video! 3 Things Filmmakers Do Wrong When Pitching Their Scripts This video is brought to…
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How to Create One-Sheets:
When creating a one-sheet, it’s important that you think about priority over importance. So, I’m creating a project and I’m working on creating a one-sheet for it. As I’m typing, I realize I haven’t talked about any of the really important ideas or any of the important plot points that…
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3 Quick Pitching Tips
Hey Pitch Gurus, Here are 3 quick tips you can do today to rock your next pitch. I like mixing things up a bit. Sometimes, by changing up your pitch points, you can discover things you haven’t talk about in your pitches that are very important! Recently, I’d chosen…
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BET picks up quite a few shows! Who should you attach to your show?
In other news, BET is making moves…Get it! They announced during Upfront’s that they ordered quite a few shows including, six docuseries, five scripted series, and a number of specials and tentpole events. I couldn’t help but wonder one thing as I read through each new show they picked up…that…
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A Subject Heading Away From Pitching
A SUBJECT HEADING AWAY FROM PITCHING So, I just finish a call where an award-winning author (has been on Oprah and Ellen for his book), pitch me his new book idea that he wants me to pitch, to possibly have it made into a movie (and I’m adding limited series.)…
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Are You Guilty of This Development No-No?
DEVELOPMENT TIP The problem that so many content creators make is spending an exuberant amount of time (or maybe not), developing tv and film ideas and writing scripts, and so little time developing the materials. Not only does this allow for development loop holes, it also doesn’t help a good…
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A Candid Conversation About Pitching – March 14th
Mark your calendar! Grab your lunch and tune in from your home or office! On March 14th at 12:15pm, we’re broadcasting live with pitch expert Squeaky Moore. It’s a candid conversation on creating a winning pitch. I’ll be having a candid conversation with the Black TV & Film Collective Group…
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How to Cast Talent or Find Hosts for Alternative Programming – March 13th!
How to Cast Talent or Find Hosts for Alternative Programming Do you want to learn what makes a great cast for Reality TV? Ever wonder what networks look for when they seek TV hosts for alternative programming, like talk shows, specialty programs, or live events? Well, you should join me…
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How to Become an “Official Selection” and Dominate The Festival Circuit with Antoine Allen
How to Become an “Official Selection” and Dominate The Festival Circuit with Antoine Allen Join the Facebook Live conversation hosted by Squeaky Moore with Award-winning filmmaker Antoine Allen. Forgoing the traditional film school route, he began educating himself on all creative, technical, and business aspects of the process and never…
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Robert Townsend: The Pitch That Taught Me To Pitch
Robert Townsend: The Pitch That Taught Me To Pitch When I pitched Robert Townsend, it was both my worst and best pitch ever. I’d pitched before Robert, and had done pretty well in the room, so I thought, but it was with Robert that I learned I was making a…