Great American PitchFest

June 1 - 3, 2012
Marriott Burbank Hotel & Convention Center

The Great American PitchFest is an annual event where screenwriters can meet with producers, agents, development executives, managers, and other industry professionals to pitch their tv show and movie scripts. It's like 'speed-dating' for writers! Check out our Frequently Asked Questions area for more information.

Registration
Pick up your name tag and lanyard, as well as conference materials and complimentary goodie bags.  Our team is ready and available to answer any questions you might have.  You may also purchase tickets to the pitchfest, luncheon, private consultations, and any other events at the registration desk if still available (we encourage you to purchase online before tickets are sold out.)

Welcome Reception
Let the reunion begin!  Join your fellow scribes to renew old acquaintances and make new friends over a glass of wine.  Find out why so many of our participants consider this event the most important weekend of their year, and get your pitchfest experience off to a great start. Free for Attendees.

Executive Luncheon
Let's 'do lunch' Hollywood style. Don't miss one of our most popular networking events, where you dine with a table of industry execs (2-4 Exec per table) for an entire hour, and enjoy a delicious, three course meal with your new best friends in the biz.

Trade Show
We will be holding our largest trade show ever in the foyer of the Burbank Marriott Hotel and Convention Center - on Saturday, June 2, 2012 only.  Visit the various organizations and booths to see the latest services support, and products available to screenwriters.  As always, the Writers Store will be there with 20% discounts on all books, products, and software programs available to all attendees.

Private Consultations
You can meet private for a half hour meeting with one of our guest speakers.  Ask them for advice, to review the first page of your script, or practice your pitch on them – whatever you like.  It’s your meeting, so use it however you want.  Click here for details.

Free Classes Presented by The Writers Store
Thanks to the generous support of the Writers Store and all our special guest speakers, all sessions and panels presented at the Great American PitchFest are available to you free of charge. There are no catches. No hidden fees. Just excellent classes with the very best in the business for beginner, to intermediate and advanced screenwriters.  Click here for the latest schedule.

Master Class with Pilar Alessandra
'The PitchFest's own Pilar Alessandra helps you perfect your pitch and story in a special, master class session just for pitchfest attendees. Pilar's students have had their scripts sold and produced to studios and executives, won prestigious screenwriting awards, and gained representation from agents and managers throughout Los Angeles. Let her show you how to make the most of your story, your pitch, and your career in one life-changing session - Saturday, June 2nd. More details to be announced about this Masterclass, and others - coming soon.

Executive Contact Booklet
The Great American PitchFest is going green! Every participant who registers for a bronze, silver, or gold package automatically receives an electronic copy of our contact booklet, filled with valuable information such as the names of the execs, their titles, contact information, credits, and detailed information about what they are looking for, projects they have in development, and insider advice. An electronic copy of the booklet will be emailed to all pitchfest attendees a couple of days before the event. Hard copies of this important book are also available on our website, and a limited number available for purchase from our registration counter during the event.