We recently hosted a hands-on two day Pitching & Pitch Decks course with script guru John Yorke exploring the skills, psychology and content required for delivering perfect pitches.
John Yorke, is widely acknowledged as the UK’s foremost expert on story, and his book Into the Woods is the bestselling book on the subject in the UK. He has spent years analysing not just how stories work but why they resonate with audiences around the globe. As former Head of Channel Four Drama, Controller of BBC Drama Production and MD of Company Pictures, John has tested his theories during an extensive production career working on some of the world’s most lucrative, widely viewed and critically acclaimed TV drama.
From breaking down story structure and sharing the key elements that go into a successful pitch deck to exploring exactly what makes audiences and commissioners lean in, John shared invaluable insights drawn from decades of storytelling and production experience across widely viewed television dramas including Eastenders, Shameless, Life of Mars and Wolf Hall.
A massive thank-you to John for leading the session and to all of our participants – it was brilliant to hear everyone’s compelling pitches and we look forward to seeing what you all do next!
Here’s some of the feedback we received:
“Fantastic course – really helpful!”
“Clear and concise and incredibly useful.”
“Excellent – very enjoyable and so interesting. I learned a lot.”
If you’re interested in taking this course, please register your interest here.
