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Nail your pitch and strike gold with these highly decorated showbiz veterans. Whether you’re developing a series, giving a presentation at work, or simply telling a story, a MasterClass membership will help you secure your audience’s attention—and their buy-in. |
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| Learn the mechanics of a winning pitch |
| with Shonda Rhimes, writer, producer, and Emmy-winning showrunner |
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| Fund your project without ceding control |
| with Ken Burns, Oscar-nominated documentarian |
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| Assemble an unstoppable writing squad |
| with the Duffer Brothers, the Emmy-winning creators of Stranger Things |
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| _Instructor Spotlight |
| The Duffer Brothers |
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| Whether you’ve been working in television for years or have never typed a word of dialogue, the Duffer Brothers can help you navigate the streaming landscape like a pro. Their class takes the process of developing a series and breaks it down into actionable steps—from idea development to pitching to outlining whole seasons. |
| What you’ll do: |
- Understand industry dos and dont’s.
- Craft a dynamite pitch.
- Write complex, coherent season arcs.
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| Take your original ideas to the next level |
| Members get exclusive access to the Duffer Brothers’ Class Guide, which reveals the nuts and bolts of developing an original series. In addition to a wealth of writing insights, you’ll find a special section with everything you need to know about pitching a major Hollywood studio.
Become a MasterClass member today. |
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| _RELEVANT NOW |
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| Create Coachella-level sets and more |
| With Coachella 2024 wrapping up, it’s the perfect time to learn the secrets behind those dazzling main stage performances—and incorporate them into your own work. Designer and artist Es Devlin, who’s worked with some of the biggest names in pop, takes you step-by-step through the process of bringing your wildest visions to life. |
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| __NEW & NOTEWORTHY |
| Tell a Great Story With Michael Lewis |
| With bestsellers including Moneyball, The Blind Side, and The Big Short, it’s hard to imagine a more captivating nonfiction writer than Michael Lewis. His work is invaluable to anyone who needs to communicate persuasively. |
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| In episode 3 of the series, you’ll learn how to nail one of the most important and challenging parts of any story: the ending. Using mic-drop moments from his own books, Michael will show you how to distill your whole narrative into an unforgettable closing scene. |
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![MEMBER WINS 'I LEARNED MORE USEFUL AND APPLICABLE ADVICE...THAN ANYTHING I EVER LEARNED AT [COLLEGE]' - JEREMY CONNELL-WAITE, MASTERCLASS MEMBER](https://assets.emailinspire.com/image-assets/c649a3012238fcf1912a6d0edcb32e22/bda54b536e3c773ead4968ec0d81736d.webp) |
| _Weekly Roundup |
| Tips for perfecting your pitch |
 | 9 funding hacks to get your project off the ground | | | | Pitch your film project in a conference room or an elevator | | | | Learn TV pitching from Shonda Rhimes and Judd Apatow | | | | How to build out a better, bolder screenplay | | | | Work the (writers’) room like an Emmy winner | | | |
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