Ji Yeon Chu
Among aspiring film and TV writers there are many misconceptions and myths about Hollywood and what it means to be a working writer. While the actual craft of writing is crucial, knowledge of the industry and presentation and promotion skills are equally important in order to gain entry into the often seemingly elusive and secretive world of Hollywood. Through class discussions and industry guests, this course will explore in depth the Hollywood representation eco-system and “the business of writing” landscape. Students will also delve inwards to what is ultimately the most important thing—their stories . You will learn the difference between a manager, an agent, and a lawyer, and how these key figures help to launch your career, introduce you to industry executives, get your projects set up and made, and—most important—get you a paycheck. You will also hone your “pitching” technique--a paramount skill in the film and TV industry—and walk away with a confident sense of how to pitch your stories and yourself.
This course may be used to fulfill the requirements of the Certificate in Writing and Producing for Film and Television. It may be taken to pursue the certificate, or as a standalone course. Questions? Contact us at The Center for Publishing and Applied Liberal Arts: Email sps.pala.ce@nyu.edu or call 212-998-7289.
It is strongly recommended that students have completed at least three elective courses in the certificate before taking this course.