HIT MAKER MASTER CLASSES

Find out how the TV business really works from industry heavyweights.

The Hit Maker Master Classes are for those ready to take a quantum leap in their understanding of the TV biz and what it takes to pitch and sell shows.

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Pitching Animation with Max Howard & Mark Simon -
Tuesday, April 16th, 2013

Max Howard and Igor

 

 

 

 

In this Hit Maker Seminar, you’ll discover:

  • How to pitch animation
  • Where to pitch your animation
  • What you need for your pitch
  • How to land great pitch meetings
  • The biggest pitch mistakes to avoid
  • The #1 element you MUST have for your pitch
  • 8 Steps to creating a story that will sell
  • How the animated film Igor was sold
  • Discover your USP – Unique Selling Point
  • The questions you must be prepared to answer
  • How project titles matter
  • What you need to do before your pitch
  • How Mark pitched 35 times in one day

Meet Mark and Max

Mark and Max LOVE working on animations, watching animations and TALKING about animations. They get very animated when it comes to how this business works and how they can help YOU succeed too.

Max Howard has been a hands-on top executive for Disney, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks Animation.

  • Movies he’s worked on have grossed more than $3 billion worldwide.
  • Movies he’s worked on have been nominated for 109 major awards and won 51, including 13 Oscars!
  • His hit movies include The Lion King, The Iron Giant, Beauty and the Beast, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Space Jam, etc.
  • Has worked with entertainment giants like Steven Spielberg and Jeffrey Katzenberg.
  • He’s the founder of the Max Howard Consulting Group.
  • He’s currently working on 4 animated features around the world.

Mark Simon - tank commander

Mark Simon is an in-demand animation producer and director.

  • He’s landed over 36 production/distribution deals from his pitches with Fox, Comedy Central, and others.
  • He’s the Animation Producer on Universal’s upcoming Little Rascals feature and Fox’s Tooth Fairy 2 feature.
  • He’s the author of Producing Independent 2D Character Animation and Storyboards: Motion In Art, 3rd Edition.
  • Has written a popular column for AWN.com and Animation Magazine for 10 years called Mind Your Business.
  • Co-founder of SellYourTvConceptNow.com.

 

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“Many thanks for a great [much more than I expected] webinar with Max Howard. It was very valuable information presented by 2 people who really care about Animation and Entertainment.”
-Greg Duva

 

 When: Replaying NOW
Time: When YOU want

Length: 3.5 hours
Cost: $95

Where: Streaming Online. No travel needed.

Bonuses:

  • Sample treatment
  • Sample 1-sheet
  • Sample contracts
  • Huge workbook
  • Software discounts

 

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Producing A Profit In Animation with Max Howard
and Mark Simon
Do you have an idea for an animated feature or TV series?How do you make sure you don’t lose your shirt in production?Join legendary producer Max Howard and independent producer Mark Simon to discover the insider secrets on producing a profitable animation.Max Howard has worked on such hit animated films as Lion King, The Iron Giant, Beauty & the Beast, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Igor and others.These films have grossed over $3 Billion worldwide and earned 13 Oscars, 23 Annies, 13 Golden Globes Awards.Max has also produced independent films like Igor and he’ll explain how you can do it too! Discover how to produce your own hit animated film.Mark has over 3,000 production credits, is the author of Producing Independent 2D Character Animation and is the animation producer of Fox’s Tooth Fairy 2 starring Larry The Cable Guy.Discover:

  • Where to pitch animation
  • How to save million$
  • Where to raise production funds
  • When to set up a toy deal
  • How to work with star actors
  • If you should produce a pilot
  • The best studios to work with
  • and MUCH, MUCH MORE…


“Max! Thank you for sharing your knowledge on tonight’s web seminar. I have been working on my animation project for the past two months. Tonight I learned that I was doing everything wrong. You and Mark saved me a lot of time and frustration.”
- Phyllis Ffolkes

 

 REPLAY IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE
Length: 2-3+ hours
Cost: $95Where:Anywhere – onlineWhat: Web slide show with live audio. CLICK HERE for more info.

Will Someone Steal My TV Idea?!!
The number one question we are asked is,
“How do I protect my TV show idea from being stolen?”In this webinar Mark and Jeanne Simon cover the realities of protecting your concept and bust the myths of stolen ideas.You’ll find out:

  • Number One way to NOT SELL your show
  • When’s the right time to register your work
  • Top three places execs look for new shows
  • How to cure pitch paralysis
  • What makes an idea original
  • How to avoid the most commonly pitched concepts
  • Where to meet studio executives
  • The myth behind stories of stolen concepts
  • How to pitch dozens of times in one day
  • If the Web is the right place to showcase your idea

In this Master Class teleseminar/webinar, we’ll reveal:

  • Can a network just take my idea and do it without me?
  • Is a Submission Release Form a license to steal?
  • The truth behind stories of stolen TV ideas
  • What can or can’t  I do to protect my idea
  • How safe is my title?
  • Are TV conferences the wild west of idea robberies?
  • Will my paranoia destroy my pitch or sabotage my chances?
  • Is a WGA registration enough protection?
  • Will a Non-Disclosure Form protect me or destroy my pitch?
  • What’s my best safeguard against being ripped off?
       (The answer may surprise you!)


CLICK HERE for more info.

 REPLAY IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE Cost: $85

Sell Your Script
with A. Wayne Carter & Mark Simon
Available NOW
Wayne has sold more than 10 feature screenplays to the major studios, including Universal, Paramount Pictures, Fox, and National Lampoon. He was an A-list Writers Guild writer consulted by major studios seeking top talent to script star-driven feature projects. He worked with major directors on projects based on his own screenplays, including Richard Donner, and Academy Award-winning directors Tony Richardson and James Cameron.Wayne and Mark will cover everything you need to know to sell your script.

  • 7 quickest ways to have your script instantly rejected
  • Key insider tips to find industry readers for your script
  • 13 biggest mistakes when completing a first draft script
  • Pitch meeting Dos and Don’ts
  • The first thing you need to do when you get a bite
  • How to negotiate a better deal
  • The big mistake that can doom your pitch meeting
  • How to get a major star attached to your script
  • How to write better dialogue for more memorable characters
  • 6 secrets of a script deal
  • The perfect query letter or email
  • How to protect your script
  • What agents or managers can do or not do for your script
  • How not to go insane waiting for the phone to ring

 

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“Thank you tremendously for the advice that you gave me during one of your seminars. I have been lucky enough to have 2 feature films and a reality show funded and sold. On a side note, though my schedule is getting busier and busier with various film projects and such, I thank you for your “email blasts” that keep us up to date ….thanks for your support!! If you haven’t yet joined their webinars, I highly recommend it.”
All the Best,
Art Smith Jr.
Producer


 REPLAY IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE
Where: Online
*** No travel needed
Length: 2 hours and 45 minutes
Cost:$79
What: Streaming web slide show
Bonuses:
* Sample Workbook
* The Truth About Protecting Your TV Show Webinar replayClick here for FAQBuy Now

 

How Adora Sold 15 Shows – Replaying NOW
Join us, Mark and Jeanne Simon, for an evening with Adora English, TV creator, producer and media coach. Adora has produced hundreds of TV shows and created and sold 15 of her own shows.

  • Discover her pitch secrets
  • Avoid pitch-killing mistakes
  • Get sample treatments
  • How to attach talent
  • Step-by-step deal details
    …and much, much more

This webinar is for…

  • TV show creators
  • Producers
  • Writers
  • Anyone who wants to sell a TV show

CLICK HERE for more info.

 

It was especially useful to know what to say about ‘me.’ Well it worked, because I secured a pitch meeting!!! I emailed the guy at 4:30pm and had my meeting confirmed by 10am the next day. I am certain this was because I applied everything I learned about making my communications compelling. Thanks so much for such a valuable 2 1/2 hours – it was a brilliant investment!”
-Domonique Bertolucci


 REPLAY IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE Length: 2.5 hoursCost:$147What: Web slide show with audioBonuses: 2 Downloadable treatments Adora used to sell shows to NBC and ABC Family.Value: Thousand$ TV Pitch WorkbookClick here for FAQ
How Adora sold 15 TV showsBuy Now

Reality of Reality TV
Join us, Mark and Jeanne Simon, for a telephone seminar/webinar replaying now where we uncover the dirty little secrets of reality TV that you need to know to pitch your show, produce a reality show, or be cast in one.This webinar is for…

  • TV show creators
  • Producers
  • Actors
  • Directors
  • Writers

CLICK HERE for more info.

 REPLAY IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE Length: 2.5 hours longCost :$79What:Web slide show with audio.Bonuses: Once you register, download reality treatment template and breakdown on reality genre and more.Click here for FAQReality TVBuy Now

“South Park” Secrets – An Interview with Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone
Recorded live at NATPE, the National Association of Television Programming Executives, Matt and Trey talk about the beginnings of “South Park.”CLICK HERE for more info. REPLAY IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE Length: 1 hour, 13 minutesCost:$10Trey Parker and Matt Stone

FYI

  • Mark and Jeanne Simon have selected all of the experts based on their extraordinary success and depth of experience.
  • These webinars ARE NOT videos. The are audio recordings. Most of them are supported visually with live slide shows.
  • No travel required.
  • Listen live and to the recordings as many times as you want when you want.
  • Bonuses alone are worth more than the price of the webinar.

FAQ for Live Webinars and Replays

Bonus Materials?
As soon as you register for any class below you will be emailed the information to attend the live event or link for any replays. Bonus material download links (if there are any for your event) are on the Webinar pages. (workbooks are generally available just before each event)

Do I have to travel for these seminars?
No. You may attend from the comfort of
your own home. All you need is a phone
and an internet connection.

What if live overseas or outside of the U.S.?
This is what is so great about our web-based
seminar technology. You can listen to our
web-streamed audio/ slideshow without
incurring any overseas or out of country phone
charges.

What about long distance charges?
When listening by phone, you will be responsible
for any applicable long-distance charges. However,
we also offer the ability to listen to the audio via the
web to help you avoid long-distance charges.
Our service also has a list of U.S. nationwide local
numbers and some international numbers. You may find these at

Will I be able to listen and watch the slide
shows with my iPhone or iPad?
No. Our web streaming audio and slide show
are Flash-based. Apple does not support flash on
either the iPhone or the iPad yet. You will be able
to access the event phone numbers and conference
codes on the iPhone and iPad, but you will not be
able to access the actual audio or slides shows on
the devices.

What if I can’t make the seminar after I pay for it?
Don’t worry. We record every event. A recording of the audio
and any applicable slide show will be available for replay
immediately after the event ends.

How can I see any slide shows in your events?
Do I need any special software?
No special software is needed other than the typical
Flash players. However, we do not recommend
signing in through AOL.com, as there are known compatibility
issues.We also recommend you use a recent version of
Explorer,You can download the free Flash player plugin
online at http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/.

Can I ask a question before the seminar starts,
in case I can’t make the live call?
Yes. You will have access to the event page weeks before
the event begins. We have a Submit Questions box on the
page which you may use at any time before or during the event.

If I am listening to the seminar online, how will I
be able to ask questions?
You may use our Submit Questions box before and
during the seminar.

How long do your webinars last?
The actual length varies depending on the questions we get.
We like to answer as many as we can. Generally our events are
at least 2 hours.

What if I don’t like your event?
We hope you will get more out of our events than you expect.
However, if there is a problem or if you happen not to get
everything you expected, you may ask for a refund within
2 weeks of the program (or 2 weeks of purchasing a replay).

Is there someone I can call if I have a question about
one of your events?
Absolutely. You may call our offices at 407-351-0893 from
9-5 EST, Monday – Friday.

If you can’t make the call, you can still ask questions. Use the
Submit Questions box on the webinar page (link above.)
We’ll answer your relevant questions so you can listen to the
playback at your convenience.

Use Skype to join our webinars with no long
distance charges.
Watch a short video on how to join via Skype at:
http://player.vimeo.com/video/42784079

Dial in using the Skype address ‘joinconference’ and open the dial pad to enter the conference ID, which is sent to you when you register.

Add ‘joinconference’as a contact.
Skype 1

Select ‘joinconference’ and click on the Call button.
Skype 2

Once the connection is started, click the inverted triangle button to display the options pop-up menu.
Skype 3

Click the “Display Dial Pad” choice to bring up the dial pad.
Skype 4

Enter the conference ID pin code, then click on the pound sign to join the conference.
Note: While the dial pad is displayed, you can also type the numbers and pound sign
(#) on your keyboard instead of clicking on them.
Skype 5

 

Do not access our webinars using AOL, as there are problems
using their system. We have had no problems with Explorer,
Mozilla/Firefox or Google Chrome.