The Film and Series Pitch with Luke Johnson
Understanding the Indie Film and Series Pitch Process with Luke Johnson | Truly Independent S2 EP3
In this episode of Truly Independent, hosts Garrett Batty and Darren Smith discuss the evolving landscape of indie film and series, highlighting how series are now making their way to festivals like Sundance. They chat with special guest Luke Johnson—Executive Producer at BYUtv—about the intricacies of successfully pitching an indie project to networks and streamers. Luke shares valuable insights on what to include in pitch decks, the importance of understanding network mandates, and how to effectively follow up after a pitch. The conversation underscores the value of building relationships in the industry and provides practical advice for independent filmmakers and creators. Don't miss Luke's entertaining anecdotes and expert tips to elevate your pitching game.
00:00 Introduction to Indie Series and Film
00:15 Welcome to Truly Independent
00:59 Meet Our Guest: Luke Johnson
01:45 The Art of Pitching
13:33 Creating a Winning Pitch Deck
18:41 Success Stories and Final Tips
23:39 Project Dependent Pitch Strategies
25:17 Measuring Pitch Success
27:23 Follow-Up Etiquette
29:04 Effective Pitch Timing
32:17 Success and Horror Stories
40:10 Final Thoughts and Advice
In this episode of Truly Independent, hosts Garrett Batty and Darren Smith discuss the evolving landscape of indie film and series, highlighting how series are now making their way to festivals like Sundance. They chat with special guest Luke Johnson—Executive Producer at BYUtv—about the intricacies of successfully pitching an indie project to networks and streamers. Luke shares valuable insights on what to include in pitch decks, the importance of understanding network mandates, and how to effectively follow up after a pitch. The conversation underscores the value of building relationships in the industry and provides practical advice for independent filmmakers and creators. Don't miss Luke's entertaining anecdotes and expert tips to elevate your pitching game.
00:00 Introduction to Indie Series and Film
00:15 Welcome to Truly Independent
00:59 Meet Our Guest: Luke Johnson
01:45 The Art of Pitching
13:33 Creating a Winning Pitch Deck
18:41 Success Stories and Final Tips
23:39 Project Dependent Pitch Strategies
25:17 Measuring Pitch Success
27:23 Follow-Up Etiquette
29:04 Effective Pitch Timing
32:17 Success and Horror Stories
40:10 Final Thoughts and Advice
