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Do you want to put fate in
Your Own Hands
and finally conquer the craft of filmmaking?
We’ve gathered world-class Writers, Directors and Producers with backbone experience that you will learn from.
Genre Summit IV is your insider track on getting your break in the Entertainment Industry. You will have access to 24 world-class writers, directors and Hollywood gatekeepers…No expensive travel and lodging: get access to the secrets of top industry professionals all from the comfort of your home. View at your leisure with just a click away!
Dear filmmaking colleague,
Are you ready?
It’s time to join your fellow filmmakers and writers and get instant access and advice from world-class experts in the industry.
To maybe even break into the mysterious and exclusive realm of making your film successful. (Actually you’ll find it isn’t all that mysterious.)
The fourth-of-its-kind virtual VIP Genre Summit is coming, and it’s designed to get you there.
Most programs and so-called “master class” workshops are really just repurposed common knowledge.
For people who are serious about their craft, they want rubber-meets-the-road experience. Not just a workshop in theory but true operational excellence hacks.
Do you want to learn from a professor who’s well educated and made a few student films but never really broke into the industry as anything more than a key grip, or do you want the absolute best lessons from the experts who make the wheels of genre filmmaking turn? We won’t spend time on giving you lessons in film history or other theory. We’ll teach you to
- Get your film distributed.
- How to turn your idea into a cult classic.
- Develop a unique monster following a world-class blueprint.
- Making an unconventional genre film and stand out from the competition.
- Craft the ultimate pitch that will get your project sold.
I’ve brought you here to act, not to learn useless facts. This virtual summit experience brings you in front of true experts of the craft—We have arranged the world’s best professionals to share their secrets to success and how you can learn from their careers.
Success is simple: Learn from the experts, do the work, and forge your own path. This completely new summit experience leads you through each step perfectly.
We cover what most workshops don’t and start where most of them stop. More than just getting your project to become its best self creatively, this VIP virtual event leads you through the exact steps to achieve success:
- How to Produce Your First Feature Film or Short Film.
- A step-by-step approach on writing a buzz worthy screenplay and an effective strategy to sell it.
- How to get past Hollywood’s gatekeepers with your project.
- How to stop looking for any representation and find the right one for you.
In your VIP virtual summit you’ll meet with the writers, directors and producers of your favorite films to develop your own exclusive blueprint for taking your film from nothing to a cult classic.
So, welcome. Whether you’re looking to stretch or increase your budget, direct your actors better, create the ultimate villain, or learn what gets Hollywood to notice your work, you’ve come to the right place.
Premiering The Genre Summit
VIP DIGITAL LIFETIME ACCESS PASS
The fourth online filmmaking event, with top-notch writers, directors and Hollywood gatekeepers.
SPECIAL EARLY BIRD opportunity to own the recordings!
What you get with the VIP Lifetime digital access pass:
24 PRESENTATIONS WITH YOUR GENRE SUMMIT EXPERTS
($1997 Value)
21 Expert Sessions in HD Video – MP4 format
3 Expert Web Sessions – MP4 format
Accessible on any device, tablet, smartphone and mac or pc computer and laptop!
Over 20 hours of Expert Genre Video Footage
24 MP3 Audio Presentations
($697 Value)
Over 20 hours of Expert Genre Audio files
Listen on the go and add to your iTunes or podcast library!
VIP DIGITAL LIFETIME ACCESS PASS
The fourth online filmmaking event, with top-notch writers, directors and Hollywood gatekeepers.
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Your VIP Genre Summit Sessions Digital Access Pass Purchase is 100% Risk-free with our No – Questions – Asked 30 Day Money Back Guarantee.
Get instant LIFETIME access to all 24 presentations. You’ll be able to view and download them at your leisure. Whenever you want! Learn the information. Put everything you learn to test. If you do not get results by applying the information presented by our experts, YOU PAY NOTHING. If you’re not fully satisfied – for any reason – within the first 30 days, I’ll personally refund every penny you paid. No questions asked, no hard feelings. Fair enough?
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How to sell your screenplay or get financing for your project navigating through IMDBpro.
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Meet Your Genre Experts
Here’s just a sneak peak of the Genre Summit IV Symposium waiting for you inside:
Day 1 – March 5th 8 AM PST / 11 AM EST
Marketing Yourself and Writing in the TV World
Steven L. Sears, Writer & Executive Producer – Xena: Warrior Princess, Swamp Thing, Sheena
• How to brand yourself
• How to get into writing for TV
• How to make it in the competitive market
Clawing your way to the top with one of Hollywood’s most sought out directors
Harald Zwart, Director – The Karate Kid, Pink Panther 2, Agent Cody Banks
• Finding what story to resonate with
• Why it’s important to be adaptable
• Communicating and getting the best from your crew
In the Trenches – how to ‘package’ your film to give it the best chance of being financed and distributed
Charles Barsamian – Producer, Open Water 3: Cage Dive
• The first steps to making your package
• Don’t miss these must key elements
• How to get your package in the hands of decision makers
Comic Book Writing & Publishing 101
Mike Wellman, Writer – GUNS A’ Blazin’! & Founder at The Comic Bug
• How to write and self publish your own comic book series
• Going to conventions across the world to promote your comics
• Adapting your comic book to a feature
All Your Questions About Entertainment Law
Bianca Goodloe –
Managing Partner of Goodloe Law
• What does an Entertainment Attorney do for writers & directors
• The different types of Entertainment Law
• When should you go after an Entertainment Attorney?
Crafting a Horrific Cult Classic – Discover secrets from the creator of one of the biggest horror franchises of all time.
Victor Miller, Writer – Friday the 13th
• What makes a movie a cult classic and how to turn your idea into one.
• Where to pull inspiration for your projects.
• What goes into creating an iconic villain.
Day 2 – March 6th 8 AM PST / 11 AM EST
Inside the Process of writing a Studio Blockbuster
• Finding inspiration for your first project to tell
• Inside the process of writing studio features
• The truths of selling your projects
Inside the process of getting a sales agent and distributor for your film
Kyle Rankin, Writer & Director – The Witch Files, Night of the Living Deb, Infestation
• Being the leader on a film set
• Getting your actors to trust you
• How to get the most out of your crew
How to make your Films not look Amateurish
• The one must hire on your film project
• Why good things take time
• Finding a home for your project
Developing a Unique Monster – Follow this blueprint to give your monster a spice of originality
Kevin M. Glover, Multi-optioned and award winning screenwriter
• How to make an original monster film
• Playing on existing public domain monster icons
• Why less is more
Laughing Till I Die – Making a Comedy/Horror
Chad Ridgely, Writer & Producer – Massacre on Aisle 12
• Why you need to create your own content
• How to independently produce your first feature
• The importance of finding the right location for your project
Getting Pre-Sales & Tax Incentives to fund your projects
Viviana Zarragoitia, Executive
Producer – Three Point Capital
• Getting presales to help fund your film
• Best places for tax incentives
• What genres do well in the marketplace
Day 3 – March 7th 8 AM PST / 11 AM EST
Why you should never say no to an opportunity
• Why learning on the job is the way to go
• The best way to learn the craft of filmmaking
• The realities of representation
Writing Episodic Animation & Comics
Adam Beechen, Writer & Producer – Transformers: Robots in Disguise, The Wild Thornberrys, Jackie Chan Adventures
• How to make it as a freelance TV writer
• Writing animated TV series
• Writing comics
What do Agents & Managers look for in new clients
Doug Draizin, Manager & Producer – Fools Rush In, Spy Hard
• What do agents and managers look for in new talent
• The process of the working relationship with an agent or manager.
• Should you seek out representation or will they come for you?
Utilizing Modern Trends for Your Projects
Tremain Hayhoe, Writer & Director – Rideshare
• Getting social media stars to act in your projects
• playing on current trends for your projects
• How to shoot a film guerilla style
Selling Your Screenplay thousands of miles away from Hollywood
Shane Weisfeld – Writer, Freezer
• How to sell your screenplay thousands of miles away from Hollywood
• Do you need representation to help advance your career
• Innovative ways to get you material out into the marketplace
Doing Whatever it takes to Make a Feature
Chris von Hoffmann, Writer & Director – Drifter, Monster Party
• How to make an ultra low-budget film
• Raising funds for your feature
• Shooting an unconventional horror film
Day 4 – March 8th 8 AM PST / 11 AM EST
Selling Your Screenplay – follow this effective strategy to sell your script
• Crafting a strong logline to put in your query letter.
• What kind of people you should be querying.
• Where do you even start?
Women in Filmmaking
• How to get producers interested in your projects
• Women in the industry and the state of the industry as a whole
• How to take constructive feedback and understanding the colloborative process of filmmaking
The Ins & Outs of getting your film distributed
Josh Spector – Director,
Acquisitions Gravitas Ventures
• What do distributors look for to distribute your film
• What kind of genres do distributors look for over others
• How to get a distributor on board your project
Unconventional myths & the realities when it comes to screenwriting & filmmaking
Sammy Montana, Production Executive – Halloween & Former Literary Manager
• Do you need to write everyday?
• The truth of screenplay competitions
• Do you need to know somebody to make it?
Making an Unconventional Ultra Low Budget Horror Film
Jeremy Wechter, Writer & Director – The Viral Demon
• Shooting a movie around skype
• Finding distributors and sales agents for your project
• Are you more plot or character driven with your projects
Getting in with a Producer to Greenlight Your Project
Eric B. Fleischman, Producer – Sleight, Get the Girl, Monster Party
• How to find a producer for your project
• What project should you make
• Being strategic with the type of film to make
WHAT MEMBERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE VIP DIGITAL LIFETIME ACCESS PASS
“I can’t overemphasize the value and mega information that this video interview provided. As screenwriter and film student, I learned so much in this one video that has enhanced my writing and approach to creating characters for thriller and horror films. I watched this video twice because the content was so meaty, and could still watch it a few more times and learn additional tips for improving the craft. Thank you for taking time to provide these resources.”
“Best summit and series of webinars all year. This is getting the creative flow of these artists. Love it.”
“Excellent presentation by a stand out filmmaker. I’m inspired to write more movies using some of his observations.”
“Appreciate the knowledge and insight.”
“Shant,
Thanks for putting this Summit together. Great choices of guests Every one of them gave me good information & ideas to think about regarding the business. Favorites were Ashley Scott Meyers who I will get in touch with for help selling my scripts & Victor Miller whose years of experience certainly showed in his wise advice to both beginner & veteran.”
“Hi Shant,
Thanks so much for putting Genre Summit together, its been great and so instructive. For a film lover and wannabe writer its a virtual training school.There is so much to about filmmaking and you lay the groundwork that addresses each component by presenting such a diversity and expertise in your guest speakers.
I want to commend you for your personal vast knowledge and keen sense of interview that makes each segment a personal tour de force for me.”
“Loved Mikes session…got a ton of insider info that will be invaluable when I actually launch into filming a project on a small budget. Thanks Mike Hurst & Genre summit team.”
“Very helpful and informative information. I’m a screenwriter and not film person, however, the information helped me to see something from a directors perspective that may eventually help me connect with one and make us both rich. Thanks Genre Summit for the invitation.”
“Dear Shant,
I just finished all the videos and audio podcast. Pure gold! Thanks to you, and all the speakers, for providing such great information. I learned a lot. I wasn’t sure about your Genre Summit when I signed up and I’m so glad I took the chance and tuned in. Not one interview disappointed. Every one was exceptional. You did a fantastic job of putting everything together (I’m sure it was a lot of work). Please let me know when you will do this again. I’ll be happy to post your information for others to benefit from. Great work. Thanks again.”
“Shant,
Thank you for giving us the Genre Summit. As a wacky horror writer/director I picked up so many great tips.”
“Hi Shant,
Just wanted to say THANK YOU for putting this together!!
I can’t imagine how much time and effort it’s been for you. Thank you for assembling a great line up of talent and for your generosity in sharing this level of information.
Wishing you the best”
“Thank you for an amazing event! I had no idea it would be so illuminaitng. Adrian’s session was a master filmmaking class unto itself. You’re a great host!”
“The best workshop in my life”
“Thank You Shant
The workshop has been truly amazing! Glad to put it on my resume! 🙂
Best
Francesco”
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Your VIP Genre Summit Sessions Digital Access Pass Purchase is 100% Risk-free with our No – Questions – Asked 30 Day Money Back Guarantee.
Get instant LIFETIME access to all 24 presentations. You’ll be able to view and download them at your leisure. Whenever you want! Learn the information. Put everything you learn to test. If you do not get results by applying the information presented by our experts, YOU PAY NOTHING. If you’re not fully satisfied – for any reason – within the first 30 days, I’ll personally refund every penny you paid. No questions asked, no hard feelings. Fair enough?
Put Your Future in Your Hands
Please put your future in your own hands and finally learn what you need to in order to take your skill set to the next level. It’s your right to have an edge over the competition and to finally get paid for your work. These Expert sessions are filled with practical and effective steps to take your career to the next level.
Our experts are some of the most sought out writers, producers and directors in Hollywood. It took me years to finally get my “break” in the business. I put together the Genre Summit to save you time and resources and to finally conquer the craft of filmmaking. If for whatever reason you are unsatisfied with your purchase, I’ll personally refund your order 100% risk-free within the first 30-Days, no questions asked – no hassle & no problem.
Shant Yegparian, Founder & Host of Genre Summit
VIP Lifetime Digital Access Pass
(Instant lifetime access to the fourth Genre Summit!)
Your VIP Genre Summit Sessions Digital Access Pass Purchase is 100% Risk-free with our No – Questions – Asked 30 Day Money Back Guarantee.
Get instant LIFETIME access to all 24 presentations. You’ll be able to view and download them at your leisure. Whenever you want! Learn the information. Put everything you learn to test. If you do not get results by applying the information presented by our experts, YOU PAY NOTHING. If you’re not fully satisfied – for any reason – within the first 30 days, I’ll personally refund every penny you paid. No questions asked, no hard feelings. Fair enough?
You’ve got Questions and I’ve got Answers
Q: What is The Genre Summit VIP Digital Access Pass?
A: The VIP Genre Summit Digital Access Pass includes streaming and downloadable access to all 24 video sessions and audio files of the sessions. You will be able access your files by way of your password-protect download portal any time you wish. You will be provided with log-in information for your portal via email immediately after placing your order.
Q: Do I have to pay shipping for my Digital Access Pass?
A: This is a digital product. No shipping required.
Q: What if I am unsatisfied with my purchase?
A: Then it’s ALL FREE. Your purchase is covered by our no-questions-asked, 30-day money back guarantee. If you’re unhappy with your investment, you can contact our support team at info@websitesdevelopmentlive.com anytime within the first 30 days for a full no questions asked refund.
Q: I’m just starting my filmmaking career, will these session apply to me?
A: Of course! You are going to have instant access from experts who make films for a living. You will cut your learning process in half and get your break in no time!
Q: I’ve been working in the industry for a while will these sessions apply to me?
A: You betcha! Our speakers have written, directed and produced films such as The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Friday the 13th, The Dead, Devil’s Due and have been featured on the Syfy Channel, Cannes Film Festival and have sold or produced other multi million dollar projects.