Professional Pitching for Documentaries
A course by Marco Spagnoli , Journalist, Screenwriter, and Documentary Director
Learn to draft a clear and effective pitch to present your documentary and tell a story from an original point of view
How many times have you had a brilliant idea for a story, but haven't known where to start? The answer may lie in the format...have you ever thought about approaching it as a film or a documentary? The key to telling your story through images is finding the right angle—an original point of view colored by your personal experiences.
In this online course, learn how to develop and professionally present an idea alongside Marco Spagnoli, award-winning screenwriter, documentary director, and film journalist. Discover his step-by-step process for writing a compelling pitch, from doing research and drafting a synopsis to defining the reason why and making a list of interviewees. Tell your story from a unique perspective and craft a convincing, professional pitch that will captivate anyone you submit it to.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 19 downloads
- 91% positive reviews (22)
- 934 students
- 14 lessons (2h 10m)
- 19 additional resources (8 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Italian
- Italian · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Write a story pitch to present your idea and promote your documentary.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone with a story to tell who wants to present their idea professionally with a compelling pitch.
Requirements and materials
No previous knowledge is needed to take this course, just a good dose of curiosity and a passion for cinema and reading. The only materials you need are something to write with, whether pen and paper or a computer.
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Marco Spagnoli
A course by Marco Spagnoli
Marco Spagnoli is a journalist, screenwriter, and documentary director. Although he studied engineering, through a series of events he ended up working in radio, which led him to film journalism and gave him an insider's view of the film industry, as well as the opportunity to personally meet famous directors and industry professionals.
He later began to frequent film festivals and in 2000 started writing for the magazine Giornale dello Spettacolo, eventually rising to the position of director. In 2009, he filmed the documentary Hollywood sul Tevere, which launched his career as a documentary director. Since then, he's produced over 40 projects, some of which have been featured on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Identify and Build a Unique story
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Start Analyzing the Story
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Study the Media Coverage
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Research the Materials and Tell the Story
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The Unique Link between You and Your Story
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Differentiate: Solve Problems
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U3
Creating the Pitch
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The Concept
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The Synopsis
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The Reason Why
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The List of Interviewees
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U4
The Diffusion
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Record a Pitch
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Who to Propose the Pitch to: Producers or Networks?
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Teaser: Yes or No?
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FP
Final project
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Professional Pitching for Documentaries
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La información es clara y puntual, me ayudo mucho a estructurar un proyecto!
Muy bueno!!
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I found what I was looking for in this course.
I would highly recommend Marco Spagnoli's course on the making of documentaries. He covered all the basics, techniques and ways you can create your own documentary and then pitch it successfully. I learned a lot in this course and so glad I took it. Thank you!