SHORT COURSES The Art of the Pitch Dates: March 31, 2010 - June 2, 2010 (Wednesdays 7-10pm) Duration: 10 weeks, one meeting per week Location: UCLA campus, Room TBA Instructor: Dave Johnson Maximum Enrollment: 10 students A successful screenwriting career is dependent on more than the writing alone. Not only must a screenwriter develop the ability to sell their projects to industry professionals, they must learn how to “pitch themselves” to prospective employers. In this 10-week in-depth workshop, students will explore all aspects of the pitching process, from the conception of a “pitchable” idea, to pitching a “take” for a rewrite assignment or book adaptation. Through lecture, class discussion, examples, and guest speakers, you'll learn how to get comfortable pitching your screenplays to producers, agencies, and executives. Prepared students will have the opportunity to pitch their projects to industry professionals at the end of the course. Dave Johnson is a graduate of both the Professional Program in Screenwriting and the MFA Screenwriting Program at UCLA. He is the recipient of the Jack Nicholson Award in Screenwriting and the Harmony Gold Award of Excellence. Along with being a produced television writer, Dave has sold and developed feature films for Walt Disney Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Paramount, New Regency, and Universal Studios. In addition to "The Art of the Pitch," Dave teaches screenwriting workshops in both the Professional Program and the MFA program. Click here to read what students have said about Dave Johnson and "The Art of the Pitch." Mail or fax the completed Enrollment Form along with payment to the UCLA Professional Programs. Address and fax information are located on the form. You may also enroll over the phone by calling 310-825-6124. Enrollment is handled on a first come, first served basis. A maximum of 10 students will be enrolled. Start Date: March 31, 2010 Duration: 10 weeks Cost: $850