Developing, Pitching, & Selling Your Pilot

Join seasoned literary managers and producers, Jay Glazer and AE Jones, as they offer a one-day master class on television development with an insider’s perspective to laying the foundation for a successful writing career.

Next class is Saturday, July 16 | Only $200

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Bring Your TV Pilot to the Screen

Join us for this intensive one-day online seminar examining the nuts and bolts of developing a pilot, pitching it to networks and studios, and seeing it through to completion.

This 4-hour crash course will cover everything from how an aspiring writer breaks into a writer’s room, the transition from a staff writer to a seasoned showrunner, to pitching and selling your pilot.

Jay Glazer of Neon Kite and AE Jones of Stagecoach Entertainment are experienced literary managers and producers who have worked with writers at all levels to develop and sell their pilots. The seminar is an interactive and practical opportunity to learn real world skills on how to shop your pilot and advance your career.

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Meet Our Experienced Speakers

AE Jones

Literary Manager, Stagecoach Entertainment

AE Jones is a television literary manager at Stagecoach Entertainment, where they keep the rapidly shifting television market in constant perspective for clients, placing them on such shows as THE EQUALIZER (CBS) and the upcoming WALKER: INDEPENDENCE (CW). Jones is also the associate producer of the award-winning short film “Enough Room” – their first project developed intentionally to include gender & racial diversity in front of and behind the camera that mimicked the true demographics of Los Angeles.

Their experience spans across above and below the line representation, television production, and business and creative development with companies such as Kaplan Stahler, Paradigm, NBCUniversal, Red Bull Media House, and Manatt, Phelps, and Phillips, LLP. AE uses these experiences to advise their writing clients on how to develop creative and business opportunities to grow their careers in pragmatic, equitable, and inclusive ways.

Jay Glazer

Manager/Producer, Neon Kite

Jay Glazer is a manager/producer who represents creatives in film, theatre, and television – from showrunners to emerging writers. Jay grew up in NYC and fell in love with quintessential New York filmmakers including Martin Scorsese, Sidney Lumet, and John Sayles, fostering his film/television knowledge, and cultivating his passion for driving creative careers. Jay studied business and film at The University of Southern California. While studying, he worked at Brillstein Entertainment Partners & The Gersh Agency, where he started his professional career.

After a decade in management, Jay departed Roar to found Neon Kite, where he represents screenwriters, directors, and actors, as well as actively develops projects. His debut feature, Get Luke Lowe, stars Emma McDonald premiered in 2020. He is currently in development with Mandalay Pictures, H2L, Storied Media Group, and Storyboard Entertainment.

Course Topics Include

What Do You Want to Write and Why?

Finding a Killer Concept and Working with Intellectual Property

TV Pitch Development: Part 1

Getting Your Pitch Document and Pitch Ready

TV Pitch Development: Part 2

Writing a Standout Pilot and/or Series Bible

Packaging Your TV Project

How to Approach Studios, Buyers, & Industry Representation

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Next Session is Saturday, July 16 | Starting at 11:00 am PDT