Pitch Sessions
The following Producers/Managers/Agents will hear your pitches in private.
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Most writers find that a 5-minute pitch is more than sufficient
to get their logline concept across,
but if you wish to take a little more time we are
happy to accommodate you. Simply, when you register, select
the same participant as many times as you wish a pitch session with them.
We'll schedule them back-to-back for you.
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time, you can call us at
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and/or additional pitches.
The Producers/Managers/Agents
Victor Constantino
MAYHEM PICTURES
, Sr. Vice-President, Development & Production
Victor Constantino joined Mayhem Pictures in October 2005, after serving as Executive Producer on Walt Disney Pictures's Invincible, starring Mark Wahlberg. The film, which he developed as an independent producer, earned him his inaugural producing credit.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Constantino experienced his first East Coast winter while attending Harvard College. After graduation, he returned to Southern California and year-round sunshine and embarked on a long-desired career in film.
Constantino first served as an assistant to producer Hunt Lowry before joining Junction Entertainment, where he worked as Creative Executive, developing Disney's The Kid and National Treasure for director Jon Turteltaub. He then became an independent producer, co-heading his own production shingle, Spilled Milk Productions.
Constantino was then invited to join Mayhem Pictures, where he now serves as its Senior Vice President, Development and Production. The company currently possesses a first-look deal with Walt Disney Studios and has earned an indelible brand in the inspirational sports drama genre, having produced the critically acclaimed and commercially successful feature films, The Rookie (2002), Miracle (2004), Invincible (2006), and Secretariat (2010).
Pitching Tips:
With regard to genres in which I'm interested, I'd say dramas (particularly inspirational dramas based on true stories), thrillers (be they action, crime, legal, political, psychological, or supernatural thrillers), family comedies (in the vein of Big or Parenthood), and historical epics. Genres in which I'm not interested include horror, broad comedies, or romantic comedies. All budget ranges are welcome.
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Jeff Graup
GRAUP ENTERTAINMENT
, CEO
Jeff has been in the entertainment industry for over eighteen years and has participated in every aspect of film, including: financing, production, distribution, and marketing & business affairs. Jeff has represented Academy Award winning writers and directors of major studio releases, and has had as many as fifteen studio films released in a single calendar year.
He has focused his career on nurturing talent in all stages of their development. His experience working with writers and writer/directors makes him an invaluable asset to the industry. Today, Jeff's ability to spot "young" and talented writers and directors has allowed him to break into the business some of the most distinctive voices in the movies. Jeff firmly believes that a writer is only one unique script away from success.
Jeff recently executive produced the Sony Pictures Studio release Obsessed, which was #1 at the box-office and has currently grossed over $90 million globally.
Currently Jeff is readying his next studio film "The Hive" to be directed by Joel Schumacher for Sony in early 2011. In addition, he is also readying another production, "Bloodline" with director Brian DePalma.
He also executive produced Lakeview Terrace, which was released by Sony and was #1 at the box-office, and to date has grossed over $70 million globally.
Pitching Tips:
Jeff wants Thrillers, Action, Comedy, Rom/coms, Action-Comedy, and Horror.
No period pieces.
Prefers budgets over $10M but would do less if piece is fantastic. He's really not budget constrained.
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Andy Horwitz
ATLAS ENTERTAINMENT
, Creative Executive
Andy Horwitz is a Creative Executive at Atlas Entertainment, one of Hollywood's premier production companies, best known for such films as 12 Monkeys, Three Kings, Scooby Doo 1 & 2, The Bank Job, Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and Get Smart.
Previously, Andy was 2nd Assistant to producer and co-founder of Atlas Entertainment, Charles Roven, and then shortly thereafter, promoted to 1st Assistant after just 2 months in June of 2007. While at Atlas, Andy has had the honor of working on such films as The Bank Job, Get Smart, The Dark Knight, The International, and most recently Season of the Witch.
In August of 2009, Andy was promoted to Creative Executive of Atlas Entertainment where he helps manage a very heavy and active development slate of films. Atlas is currently in pre-production on "The Dark Knight Rises" and the new "Superman reboot" for Warner Bros Pictures. Born and raised in Agoura Hills California, Andy received his Bachelor of Arts degree in film and video production from The Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, California.
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Daniel Manus
INDEPENDENT PRODUCER
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Daniel Manus is an in-demand script consultant and founder of No BullScript Consulting, but he is also an independent producer with a first look deal with Clifford Werber Productions (Cinderella Story, Sydney White), for whom he was previously the Director of Development. Daniel is currently attached to produce the teen comedy "Landslide" and the horror/thriller "Wake Up" with Clifford Werber and is attached to produce several projects independently.
Daniel was previously a Development Consultant for Eclectic Pictures and the Director of Development at Sandstorm Films, which was run by writer/director J.S. Cardone (The Covenant, Prom Night). They had a first look deal at Screen Gems and a development deal with Top Cow Comics.
Daniel is also a columnist for The Business of Show Institute and teaches seminars to writers all across the country.
Pitching Tips:
Daniel is looking for anything commercial, cast-able and well written. Budget range under $50M. He has a soft spot for comedy, thrillers, horror and quirk.
He's not currently looking for big fantasy or period pieces or Christmas movies.
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Marc Manus
MANUS ENTERTAINMENT
, Literary Manager - Executive
Marc Manus, a former award-winning photojournalist, attended USC film school before entering the field of artist representation. His first job was with manager Cathryn Jaymes who represented Quentin Tarantino, among others. He held positions at various management companies before partnering with talent manager Jamie Gold. A few years ago, he ventured out on his own to form Manus Entertainment and has a short roster of up-and-coming writers and directors.
Marc's clients are currently involved in film and television projects at companies such as 20th Century Fox, HBO, Lionsgate and Summit. Some of his recent spec sales include "The Highest Bid," which went pre-emptively to Intrepid Pictures, and "Foreign Exchange," in development at Mandate Pictures.
Pitching Tips:
As far as genre preferences, I play in the safe zone: action, comedy, thriller and high-concept horror. No westerns, dramas or biography.
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Sammy Montana
ANARCHY MANAGEMENT
, Literary Manager
Sammy has worked in several capacities in film including as the VP Production and Development for the Producer of the Halloween remakes. After 3-1/2 years, he transitioned into management, starting his own management company Anarchy Management. He now has an active list of clientele that includes writers, writer-directors, and independent comic book publishers.
Pitching Tips:
Genres interested in: big action and big thrillers. Budgets are between $10 and $50 million.
Unwanted genres: Comedies and horror.
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Gersh Talent Agency TBD
Bio Coming Soon...
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The Donner's Company TBD
Bio Coming Soon...
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David Kohner Zuckerman
DKZ Films is run by Hollywood Producer, David Kohner Zuckerman and is currently in pre-production on the feature film "The Fourth Noble Truth." Their latest feature Strictly Sexual has become an indie smash as the most watched film of all-time on www.hulu.com. David's latest MOW, All I Want for Christmas, was very successful for the Hallmark Channel, and he has served as a producer on the films Catalina Trust, Chump Change (Miramax) and Caught in the Act (Lifetime).
For many years, David was Head of Development for Silver Lion Films, where he worked on such movies as Man on Fire and Crocodile Dundee in L.A. David is a member of the Producer's Guild of American, and a frequent contributor to magazines such as Writer and Soma.
Pitching Tips:
Currently seeking: TV movies with female leads, features under $1M, high-concept studio films.
Not seeking: Sci-Fi, Period.
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This roster is based on the availability of participants
and is subject to change without notification. Please note that the
roster includes representatives of companies who are
authorized and charged with the responsibility of finding,
recommending, and developing screenplays as well as independent
Producers/Managers/Agents who are actively looking for screenplays and/or screenwriters.
Please note that the fees for pitches are non-refundable.
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