The Art Of Pitching A Movie Idea Using The Rule Of 3 by Marc Scott Zicree

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Author / Writer / Producer Marc Zicree talks about the "Art of the Pitch," providing us the "Rule of 3."

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[BrianMarcWhittaker]

Wow. That was great advice and had me on the edge of my

[pipmcniven]

That scene where you... threw your Mom from the train... really changed my relationship with my mother... and trains

[RichardStrong]

This is similar to advice in "how to win friends and influence people". He even gives an example of someone wanting something from someone but rather than ask directly he suggests making small talk, complimenting the person on something that matters to them, so that then next time you have better rapport.

[Gvillalba]

This guy is amazing. So much wisdom in every video he’s in.

[DISSIRE]

To be fair I really wanted to know what was going to happen in the movie that opens on the Empire State building.

[ericwilliams]

You pitch based on the listener's perspective not yours. What do they want to hear? What do they need to hear? What do you want them to hear? After you take care of their needs, then sell them what you want to sell them. But if you don't take care of them on the outset of the conversation, they won't listen. Need to take care of that issue first. Have someone try that on you and see how you feel.

[PUMPADOUR]

You can't pan down. But you definitely can tilt down.

[sandijerome]

What great advice! I read a book once called Spin Selling that uses this method of building a relationship.

[yippee]

to me this sounds counter-intuitive. first off, I'd feel like the other person would think I was 'stalking' them. I mean, what are the chances I'd 'happen' to bump-into them three times?


Secondly, it comes off as insincere... I mean, who's not going to think that the only reason you approached them the first and second times, was solely to set the stage for the third time when, WHAM, you try to make your pitch?


I think the best approach is to figure out how to contact them via email. Then they (or a support person) can read the message at a convenient time, and without any time pressures. You give them the jist of your pitch, and then they can decide if they want to reply back because they are intrigued and want more details.

[tate]

I'm confused on how to write a treatment. Is it like a storyline info like on a back of the dvd cover ?

[AgainstAllOddsFilms]

Seriously though, where the hell is the link to part 2? I can’t find it.

[MassiveSuccessVids]

You must be from Brooklyn: brutally frank, honest & no BS to the point advice.

[deathxcompany]

I'm working on a script a true-story when it's all written and worked out who has the phone number or the website to go to to pitch it to the batter?

[mariap]

So the answer to grabbing someone's interest is to basically stalk them? XD

[Flip_That_Tape_Production]

Has this guy ever sold anything with his pitch advices 🤷🏾‍♂️

[JaywalkingTheWorld]

"Panning down" - Hahahahaha.

[DavidMocata]

How are can translate on Russian language? I need help((

[thaisguillen]

I'm not famous but I definitely prefer the guy from the Empire State Building, at least I don't have to be listening to crap about an inexistent mother for three continued events!...I mean, really?

[WimGrundy]

(singing like George Harrison) "There's a fine line in L.A. ... and my friends have found a way ... "

[seancollett]

A good idea to follow:
mic placement. Sorry but it’s distracting.