Creating story to pitch to OTT platforms
Mar 10 '21 | 07:00 PM (IST)
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If you believe you have what it takes to write the next epic Web Series or Feature Film, you are probably right! But it’s one thing to write and an entirely different thing to sell what you have written. Obviously, you love what you have written but that might not always be what the producer wants to read. Not to worry, this does not mean you have to give in and write what they want to read, this only means you have to craft the story you want to sell in such a creative manner that the only thing the producer would look forward to, after reading it would be to pull out his checkbook.
If you too believe that with a story equipped with a killer concept or “idea” a new writer can pitch in a way that inspires a production company to dedicate all of its resources for developing it.
OTT platforms are constantly on the search for new ideas to help reinvent themselves and bring a fresh form of entertainment to viewers.
If you too believe in coming back to the fundamentals for any idea to capture the confidence of a buyer, then let’s jump on the wagon with this workshop and find that killer story you want to pitch to the OTT platforms.
What will you learn?
- How to transform that idea/concept into a story
- Deciding the premises and the tone of the story
- Filling the world of your story with intriguing and relatable characters for the audience
- Deciding the Setup
- How to make that story sound bankable and cost effective for OTT platforms
- How to come up with that X factor that will turn producer’s dilemma into a deal
- Suggestions of tested and industry proven resources (e.g. books, websites and youtube channels)
About the speaker
Yash Vyas
Bord in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Yash Vyas has been working in the industry as a screenwriter, copywriter, filmmaker, and documentary filmmaker for nearly a decade now.
Combining imaginative storytelling with years and years of research of what makes the audience tick, is how Yash brings his stories to life.
Over the period of a decade, Yash has written 50+ TVCs, 100+ Corporate Films & 150+ Documentaries.
He has written and directed 1 Full-Length Feature Film “Y.D. Family” which was released across Gujarat in the Year 2016.
Yash also offers his service as a script doctor for short films, web series and films.
Who should attend?
Nor writers neither filmmakers, only those who believe they what it takes to be called a storyteller are welcome aboard this journey.
Materials required
Computer/Tablet/Laptop, Internet connection as well as an open heart and imaginative mind.
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