Pitching Workshop

6 week - Pitching Workshop

This workshop is designed for serious creators who are ready to take the next step with their original story ideas—whether for animation, series or feature, short film, or graphic novels—but need guidance refining their pitch. Over the course of six weeks, you'll receive four private 2-hour one-on-one sessions and two 2-hour group meetings focused on shaping your project into a professional, compelling pitch that is ready to be taken out into the world.

We’ll dive deep into your story structure, characters, world-building, format, target audience, and message, helping you clarify what makes your story worth telling—and how to communicate that clearly.

By the end, you’ll walk away with a fully realized pitch deck and personalized pitch coaching that will help you confidently present your vision to execs, publishers, or producers—giving your story its strongest fighting chance to move forward.

Application Period Open Aug 8-14

Submission Requirements:

To apply for the workshop, please submit a portfolio of your work along with a brief elevator pitch and logline for your story. Your submission can include artwork and/or writing—visual portfolios outside of your story are a plus, as they help me understand your voice and style. If you're deciding between multiple story ideas, feel free to send them all—I’ll review and help identify which one has the strongest potential to develop in the workshop. Please also include a short note about where you envision this pitch going (graphic novel, series, film, etc.), and a summary of your professional background or relevant education.

Applications will be accepted from August 8–14, with notifications sent out on August 15. Group orientation will be on Wednesday Aug 20th at 2pm PT. Only five participants will be selected for this round, but the workshop will open again in the future for those who don’t get in this time. Since this is the very first session, I’m looking forward to seeing how far it can grow.

Workshop Information
COST $600

WHAT IS THE WORKSHOP?

A 6-week, hands-on mentorship workshop for serious creators developing a pitch for an original story
Tailored for graphic novels, animated series, live-action shows, films, and more
Designed to help you develop, polish, and present your story with clarity, confidence, and purpose

WHAT IS THE APPLICATION PROCESS?

Submission Period (August 8–14):
- Will personally review all submissions
- For applicants with a clear voice, vision, or potential—even if the idea is still rough
Notification Day (August 15):
- Selected applicants will receive an acceptance email
- Others will be notified with encouragement to apply for the next round
Enrollment (August 15–17):
- Accepted applicants must confirm their spot and complete payment within 48 hours
- If any selected person declines or misses the deadline, their spot will go to the next best applicant
Workshop Begins: AUG 20th (2pm pt)
- Orientation group meeting + pitch introductions
- Individual sessions start the following week w/ flexible scheduling.

WHO IT'S FOR?

Writers, artists, storytellers, and creators with a clear story idea or two
Those ready to pitch their story professionally but need help organizing, refining, or strengthening the material
Ideal for individuals looking to take their pitch to studios, publishers, production companies, or develop it independently

WHAT TO EXPECT

4 one-on-one 2-hour sessions focused on:
Story structure, plot, theme, and message
- Deep character development
- World-building refinement
- Clarifying tone, format, and intended audience
2 group meetings (start and end of the program):
- Week 1: Pitch introductions and workshop orientation
- Week 6: Final pitches, peer feedback, and closing industry guidance
Weekly personalized feedback, creative problem-solving, and professional mentorship