Elevator Pitch: Lessons Learned "On the Lot"

Submitted by Carol on Thu, 05/31/2007 - 1:47pm.

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Fox Network has a new reality show, as if we need another one, called "On the Lot". In this show, aspiring filmmakers compete for a chance to become a full-fledged Hollywood insider including $1 million contract with Dreamworks Studios. On one of the first episodes, the "challenge" was to pitch a movie idea to the panel of judges - Garry Marshall, Carrie Fisher and Brett Ratner. The contestants had 24 hours to come up with a winning pitch. Most agonized, stayed up all night and when it came time to pitch, they failed miserably. But one guy really stood out. What made him special? Organization, a good story and lots of well-tempered enthusiasm. His pitch was well-organized with a beginning, middle and end. His story was engaging - you wanted him to make his movie so you could watch it. His delivery was enthusiastic without being forced. He was genuinely fired up about his idea and the judges responded positively to his energy. It had all the elements of a good elevator pitch. Job seekers can use the same techniques that wanna-be filmmakers use. Organize, engage and show enthusiasm. You never know, maybe your pitch will even land you a $1 million contract.

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