BONUS EPISODE: How to Get Your Project on Netflix with RB Botto

Today on the show we have returning champion RB Botto.

For many, the holy grail of television has become Netflix. It’s a
titan in the industry, and with over 200 million subscribers
worldwide, no one can put out content quite like them. Just look at
the recent hit show BRIDGERTON, which has already been seen by a
massive 80 million households (!!) since its release. If you’re a
writer or creator, getting your series onto Netflix’s platform can
spell success in a big way. But first there’s the matter of getting
your series in front of them and pitching it effectively.

It should be a comfort to know that you’re not the only one who
wants your series on Netflix. Netflix wants that too! Netflix execs
are constantly on the lookout for exciting new voices and new
series to fill their slate. Yet it takes more than just a good
series or a good pilot script to get on Netflix’s radar; you need
to be able to communicate it well and pitch it in a way that will
get their team excited. This certainly takes some work, but it’s
absolutely achievable. If you’re interested in getting your show on
Netflix, it’s time to learn directly from the source what it will
take to make that happen.

In an effort to reach more writers and find more content, Netflix
has joined forces with Stage 32 to present a FREE and invaluable
workshop on what it is that they’re looking for in new shows and
how you can best pitch your series to their executives. In Stage
32's continued effort to help level the playing field for content
creators worldwide, we felt it's important that we help you get
tools you need to be able to make sure that you can pitch
effectively.

Kicking off the workshop will be Stage 32 CEO, Richard "RB" Botto
(@rbwalksintoabar), and hosting this presentation will be Stage
32's Managing Director Amanda Toney with Netflix’s Director of
Creative Talent Investment and Development for International
Originals Christopher Mack. Christopher was previously Senior Vice
President of Scripted Content for Stage 13, overseeing all of the
brand’s original scripted series and development slates across
multiple genres, including Emmy nominated Netflix series’ SPECIAL
and IT'S BRUNO. Before Stage 13, Chris headed the Warner Bros.
Workshop, the writing and directing program for professionals
looking to start and/or further their careers in television. Over a
period of 10 years in this role, Chris curated a roster of close to
100 writers and 50 directors representing the breakthrough emerging
voices working on high-profile television shows today. In addition
to these responsibilities, Chris has covered hit shows such as TWO
AND A HALF MEN and SMALLVILLE for the Current Programs
department.

Prior to joining Warner Bros., Chris spent seven years writing on
various one-hour dramas including ER, THE PRACTICE and THE NEW
TWILIGHT ZONE. After graduating from Loyola Law School, Chris got
his start in television at NBC Studios as an associate and he
quickly rose to becoming an executive. During his time at the newly
created NBC Studios, he oversaw a varied list of shows including:
THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL AIR and IN THE HOUSE, among others.

In this exclusive Stage 32 workshop, Christopher will delve into
what exactly makes a television pitch work at Netflix.He’ll discuss
the essentials you’ll need to catch Netflix’s eye and will zero in
on how to write an effective pitch document.He’ll pose questions
you be able to answer and communicate for your series and give you
ideas on how best to communicate your show’s overview, world, tone,
and characters. Christopher will then discuss how season summaries
should be built and give you ideas on how to think about and
present potential episodes. Finally, you will have the invaluable
opportunity to ask Christopher your own questions. You will leave
this presentation with the understanding of how to structure and
present your series, not in theory, but directly from the
source.

Enjoy my epic conversation with RB Botto.

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