VPF Talks

By Virtual Pitch Fest

Where Hollywood VIPs chat about the TV & Film business.... more

· TV & Film

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How many episodes does VPF Talks have?

The podcast currently has 47 episodes available.

VPF Talks episodes:

January 23, 2015 Collaborative Screenwriting Mechanics and Studio Success with John Weidner and Ken Lamplugh
Succeeding as a professional screenwriting duo requires a bulletproof collaborative process and a shared understanding of industry expectations. Prolific writing and producing team John Weidner and Ken Lamplugh discuss their creative partnership and how they consistently progress projects through the Hollywood system. Discover how to align your co-writing workflows to generate high-concept material before you pitch screenplays, and use VPF to route your text directly to active studio buyers, securing a guaranteed yes-or-no decision on your script submissions.
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42min
January 16, 2015 Strategic Hollywood Positioning for Speculative Writers with Lee Jessup
Discover what specific narrative parameters and commercial hooks make a submission appealing to industry gatekeepers who are actively sourcing new scripts. This layout highlights the practical steps to transitioning from an amateur to a working writer before you approach the competitive marketplace. Learn how to optimize your project query texts, leverage the guaranteed response pipeline of VPF when you pitch scripts to fast-track studio interest, and successfully scale your film and TV career.
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52min
January 10, 2015 Episode 15 - ScreenCraft Co-Founder John Rhodes
David & Steve talk with John Rhodes, the popular co-founder of ScreenCraft.org
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38min
December 12, 2014 Securing Lionsgate Distribution and Studio Slate Placement with Stan Wertlieb
Getting your feature film concept requested by high-profile distribution executives requires a flawless understanding of target demographics and star packaging. Explore how an acquisitions powerhouse evaluates independent material to build highly profitable multi-picture deals. This session details how writers can utilize VPF to target active company mandates, pitch scripts effectively, and bypass standard industry barriers to generate direct screenplay requests from active film and TV executives.

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55min
December 05, 2014 Hollywood Tastemaking and the Evolution of Modern Cinema with Matt Holzman
Understanding what drives contemporary film trends is essential for creators looking to capture executive interest. Legendary public radio producer and film curator Matt Holzman shares his extensive experience analyzing the inner workings of the entertainment industry. Discover how to infuse strong thematic hooks into your project packages before you pitch screenplays, and use VPF to place your query directly in front of active buyers, securing a guaranteed yes-or-no decision on your script submissions.
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54min
November 28, 2014 Securing Management Attention and Hollywood Script Requests with John Tomko
Getting your feature screenplay or television pilot requested by an influential literary manager requires a precise understanding of the modern entertainment marketplace. Explore the specific benchmarks that active management firms look for when evaluating speculative material and new client portfolios. This session details how independent creators can utilize VPF to target active production and management mandates, pitch screenplays effectively, and bypass classic industry gatekeepers to secure direct script requests from active Hollywood executives.
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41min
November 22, 2014 High-Concept Hollywood Comedy and Studio Writing Tactics with Stevie Long
Transitioning a comedic idea from a raw draft into a massive studio comedy requires a distinct narrative voice and sharp commercial instincts. Filmmaker and screenwriter Stevie Long shares his professional journey writing major studio projects like Starsky & Hutch. Discover how to infuse strong comedic beats and cinematic pacing into your writing before you assemble your pitch, and use VPF to place your query directly in front of active buyers, securing a guaranteed yes-or-no decision on your script submissions.
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44min
November 14, 2014 Episodic Television Architecture and Pilot Construction Strategy with Bill Taub
Succeeding in the highly competitive television landscape requires a deep mastery of structural storytelling and multi-character worldbuilding. Prolific television series writer, author, and professor Bill Taub shares his extensive career insights from working on legendary network hits like Hill Street Blues. Discover how to infuse premium pacing and commercial sustainability into your pilot scripts before you assemble your pitch, and use VPF to place your query directly in front of active studio buyers, securing a guaranteed yes-or-no decision on your script submissions.
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49min
November 07, 2014 Independent Filmmaking with Actress/Filmmaker Amber Benson
Succeeding on both sides of the camera requires a profound understanding of performance, narrative tone, and structural execution. Prolific actress, director, and filmmaker Amber Benson shares her industry insights from starring in the legendary hit series Buffy the Vampire Slayer to writing and helming her own independent feature films. Discover how to craft rich character profiles and compelling dialogue that instantly attract talent before you assemble your pitch, and use VPF to place your query directly in front of active buyers, securing a guaranteed yes-or-no decision on your script submissions.
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38min
October 31, 2014 A-List Studio Packaging and Producing Iconic Cinema with Howard Rosenman
Bringing legendary features from a concept to global theatrical and critical acclaim requires an elite mastery of the Hollywood system. Powerhouse producer and actor Howard Rosenman shares behind-the-scenes insights from a prolific career producing major award-winning and blockbuster films like Milk, The Family Man, and Father of the Bride. Discover how to infuse unmistakable commercial appeal into your narrative hooks before you assemble your pitch, and use VPF to place your query directly in front of active buyers, securing a guaranteed yes-or-no decision on your script submissions.
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32min

FAQs about VPF Talks:

How many episodes does VPF Talks have?

The podcast currently has 47 episodes available.