Why Most People Will Never Pitch A Movie Idea To Netflix - Gary W. Goldstein

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[@AnnoyingMoose]

When I wrote, produced, and directed my first movie in 2011 I found out that the most wonderful word in this industry is "possible".

[@The_Idea_of_Dream_Vision]

What’s the movie called?

[@Dr.yaya1711]

@@The_Idea_of_Dream_Vision Mission Impossible

[@coryking9041]

Can we appreciate how much money you would need to have Mr. Goldstein sit down and give you pro tips for an hour, and yet here we are listening to priceless advice? This channel is criminally underrated. Thnx FC

[@filmcourage]

Thanks Cory, we look forward to sharing more of this interview with you!

[@JeffMesserman]

What a lovely gentleman Mr. Goldstein is. His golden nuggets of wisdom have already paid dividends for me, not just in my creative endeavors but in my daily life as well. Eternally grateful to you Film Courage folks, as always!

[@citizenbobx]

So tell Netflix you just wanna be friends. Ok, got it.

[@NJGuy1973]

How to pitch a movie to Netflix: "Noah Centineo does something."

[@super-eth8478]

Netflix: So you got a new movie idea for me. Me (after watching this video): Yes sir I do....

[@Mr-Muyos]

Whoops! Whoopsie!

[@annasediitss5467]

pitching a movie for netflix is tight!

[@Csetnikke]

Wow!wow,wow,wow!

[@kayligo]

Super easy, barely an inconvenience

[@leonorrivera6379]

Thank you for this interview. Gary Goldstein is one of my favorites among your guests. There's so much wisdom he imparted in this short clip. The importance of patience, persistence, humility, networking, openness, persuasion, asking the right questions, and being also strategic at the same time. I've heard a lot of stories from writers where they get the highest praises almost perfect descriptions of their scripts from the readers/producers only to get rejected in the end. I think it's not a bad idea to ask "why?" after a rejection because that's the only way to know how to improve your script or change your strategy in pitching. Can't wait to see the full version of this interview!

[@filmcourage]

We are just as excited to share more clips from this one Leonor! Gary is as wise as they come.

[@ronineditor9920]

The KEY thing he said is to want a MUTUAL relationship with someone you reach out to. The biggest turn-off is when someone just wants, wants, wants from someone and doesn't offer anything in return. "I want to pitch to you," "I want your contacts," "I want your financing." These people are so transparent and it's so tacky. Honestly, when Gary was talking about how to find someone that you need, then try to cultivate a relationship... I was irritated because it's, again, ONLY reaching out to someone because they can do something for you. However, when he said "mutual" relationship, then it's a lot better.

[@bigman25plus25]

Another thing to note is this: listen to this guy’s voice, it’s like warm honey. Imagine how much easier it becomes to befriend or influence people if you can speak like this. People skills are a huge plus!

[@JordanMeher]

I can attest, this information is 100% accurate. I have a cartoon series that's being considered by one of the big five studios as I type this.

[@SteveNonkonyana]

Break a pen. 🤞🏾

[@clararulesspace1746]

I’m still developing mine. No one told me this would be such an uphill climb when you’re by yourself.😂

[@Thenoobestgirl]

Interesting. Can you do an interview with someone who's in the business but lives somewhere other than Hollywood?

[@filmcourage]

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[@Thenoobestgirl]

@@filmcourage thanks!

[@meerkatmeerkat2398]

Agreed. Like even up in Canada.

[@Sweet_Karma]

Gary is extremely insightful and straight to the point, just like David F Sandberg and Shannan Johnson! You have amazing guests 😁

[@filmcourage]

Gary is great. Thank you for watching!

[@dsladslosangeles678]

a true friend... working your relation with him because of an interest

[@jonathanmartin-ives8665]

This was so cool.... First Steven Spielberg crashes a studio gate to get his start, now Gary crashes Steven's briefcase. Love it!🧳

[@therunawayrascal]

good to see Gary again. thank you both!

[@arthurpena8231]

Its not what you know its who you know its about networking from inside the industry NOT the outside ...makes sense great video.

[@edwitvnz]

I just today started to act on an idea that I was unsure and nervous about pursuing for a Netflix type series, this has made me realise how tough it is to see your idea through. Ground zero is where I am starting at present but I believe it is possible to make a connection with someone who believes in your idea as much as you do.

[@pamelademorest4477]

What a lovely man! I love his simple and very hopeful message spoken to us and not at us.

[@SongBirdheaven]

He has a genuine and humble spirit.

[@MikelGCinema]

I am trying to get my feature into Netflix, this is huge advice from a smart man. Thank you!

[@filmcourage]

Do you think it's impossible to pitch a movie idea to Netflix?

[@meetmoviemaker]

After watching this video, No it's not impossible.

[@empowervideoproductions]

@@meetmoviemaker very uplifting for sure and motivating

[@40EntrepreneurDrive]

Yes. Oversaturation of applicants.

[@michaelmaccarthy7282]

Gary Goldstein. Pure gold dust.

[@longstaffemedia]

So many home truths to listen and build relationships, much appreciated.

[@dominickmorales130]

Great post…thank you so much

[@Blvd40]

I think the possibility of getting a screenplay read by a top producer has the same probabilities as making it as a full-time KZbinr. You can have talent, you can have good content, you can have Charisma, but unless you have "the look" and/or connections you're going to drown in the sea of oversaturation in the market. There is a tiny percentage of people who beat these odds, but for the average person who is moderately talented and is serious and dedicated about making it on these types of platforms, it is an uphill battle on a greased slope. Ironically there are those who are able to pay their way or hack their way to the top but have no intentions of producing good content get surpassed those with wholesome motivations. I want to believe in integrity, persistence, and relationship building, I just think it's unfortunately in the minority of ways that people are making it nowadays.

[@GeoffreyPheasantFilm]

Generous and Insightful. Thank you.

[@JoeyRoxville]

this is all fantastic information and advice that can be applied to everyone’s life. i love this.

[@MelHyde]

Beat advice I've seen in the whole internet 🙌

[@filmcourage]

Nice, we hope you are able to put some of this into practical use.

[@prankfever8877]

hello i have a question i would like to make a movie about flyboarding (watersport ) !!!!! if i made a movie at my own expense with my own camera how do i you sent the movie file to this company ? because with a normal e-mail you can only sent up to 100 mb . And how can you know if this is company or person can be trusted because it's not difficult to steal someone's movie

[@kuramobay2445]

He helps me understand why black people have struggled in Hollywood and probably always will. How many white execs are relaxed enough to casually chat and befriend a random contact who just happens to be black? Maybe 1in 50?

[@thecandidcounterbalance1492]

If it were just about being European whlte, there would be more Hungarians in Hollywood.

[@travisjohnson6676]

Yeah, life sucks. I'll never date supermodels. Or really-good-models. Or above-average-models. Or models of any kind. Get over it. Work harder and smarter but don't bitch and cry

[@Staarker99]

So it’s not what you know it’s who you know. Thanks. Knew this already.

[@saltdogmedia4204]

Clearly u didnt listen. It's who knows u.

[@abjames3098]

Not impossible but near impossible...

[@uglystupidloser]

well, then do the next best thing you can. make a story you can just do yourself. if you don't want to shoot for the moon, just chop down a tree.

[@abjames3098]

@@uglystupidloser I wrote a pretty cool and scary horror spec titled "Contemporary Death" which brings out a new version of the grim reaper in a more ambitious kind of slasher experience, kind of how I've been pitching it without giving away any story details... I put out a teaser to the script on twitter and it's doing really well, a lot of intrigue, everyone so far really likes the title and concept. I feel the timing is perfect for it and the genre has never seen anything quite like it. I hope to pitch it to the studios/ networks next year, I'm still preparing and refining the script...

[@nzuzomthembu1774]

WOW PERFECT IDVISE SIR

[@zeokingsilver]

But don't a lot of those people get a million people trying to pitch ideas to them

[@ronaldmayle1823]

The best way to get in the door is to have a GREAT SCRIPT.

[@SM-wk3dn]

If you're not in LA, and somewhere else in the world, what is one to do?

[@trodat07]

Go full Trojan horse into a comicbook company, put your storyboard on paper and disguise it as a comicbook. Don’t forget to promote it as “acclaimed” and destroy the company altogether.

[@federico3652]

I see a problem here: probably now a boatload of people are doing these things, contacting people in the business to try to establish relationships that could get a foot in the door. So how do we get noticed, in this swarm of people?

[@noahlebel-turcotte4662]

That’s our job. Trying to figure out our own way of doing this.

[@Jacob-sb3su]

Have a good story and a memorable personality

[@Maxer4000]

Or just wait for the executives to high on drug the pitch your idea. Let me remind you, there’s a series about a woman lamenting that her husband’s rod doesn’t fit into her clamp

[@zestofdes]

This was great

[@filmcourage]

Cheers!

[@voiceseeking2714]

First we have to send Logline/Synopsis then Pitch deck?? or all ?

[@jamesmrproducefordjr6555]

This is 💯 I need this information 🗣🗣💪🏾👌🏾✊🏾💯

[@Flamebloxer]

Hi! I tried to get a producer to look at my script. But it didn't work. What does it take to get a producer to read your script?

[@filmcourage]

We think insights from these two videos can help - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXKnmKWnnsRgmpY & kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKSVY3SLbLeKeZI

[@Flamebloxer]

@@filmcourage Ok. Thank you!

[@pauldeleonfilm]

The trick to pitching a movie is not to pitch if you doing your thing they will call you

[@zeokingsilver]

he knows much

[@01k20]

I have a good story & this story never heard or imagine anybody I’m 100% confident abt it. I But idk whom I consulte or any platform. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@uglystupidloser]

you need to make a script first, and then see if you can the right producer. and when i say the "right producer", i mean the "right buyer". because if they can use your script to help themselves move forward in their own career, they will. and different producers will prefer different ideas to invest in. most people use an agent, especially if they don't already have connections. and most people won't even look at your script without an agent. they help sell your script. they have an idea of how your script might be useful to certain producers, and it is their job to reach out to producers or studios who might be interested. a good story won't be a guarantee. but it is a start.

[@uglystupidloser]

and i don't know if i would pitch your idea with "it's a story nobody has heard or and probably never will"... because people probably hear that thousands of times.

[@markothwriter]

Carlos Santana could have had the drain pipe fail, and bend, and then he'd fall off the building and die..... hey, I'm a writer. I think about things like that.

[@ademdemirci88]

What is the movie he sold to Spielberg?

[@okebaram]

My deduction from listening to him carefully is that Spielberg showed interest in buying the script but eventually the exchange did not happen or at least production did not happen. He would have said more if it did. Anyway, he had a clear connection through the friend that gave Spielberg the script, which does not match a lot of the over-simplified emotional stuff he said. I liked the first part though... it is possible, but after that he is just saying stuff that sounds good. You cannot expect to reach out to someone from LinkedIn and pretend that and trick them that you are their new-found friend so you can pitch a script. You can only be honest and nice and humble about yourself in whatever you do when you don't have a connection with the people

[@chunkk5426]

How old is too old for screenplay writers to succeed?

[@uglystupidloser]

i think the producers don't care about your age. they care if they can make money off of you. so, instead of asking yourself if it is too late, maybe you can ask yourself what you need to do to get there.

[@samfrank6290]

Steve Martin’s alter ego

[@weldscholars8253]

Anyone here want to read a million dollar script? It’s for sale

[@DreamwalkerTenesha]

In short, just get creative.

[@squiremuldoon5462]

Im sure its every writers dream to have their script get destroyed by all the woke streaming services.

[@HollywoodConnection-JAST]

I wouldn't have high hopes for reaching out to key people on LinkedIn...most messages from unknowns won't get replies, and prominent industry shakers, especially the decision-makers won't accept or respond to messages from outside their network, they get them ALL the time,. If you get a reply that would be a blessing

[@stevensoto9375]

I love his positivity, so many are overly dramatic and make it seem like getting your work seen is like getting God to reveal themselves and allowing you to get into Heaven outside of Earth. 😁 Grateful for Film Courage and Mr. Goldstein’s advice and wisdom!

[@Shiyounin]

So, 'be friends with someone who works at Netflix". Saved you fifteen minutes

[@queenu606]

I wana pitch a movie or series to Netflix cause I wana watch it myself. Series and movies are becoming shit

[@alexandrapasquinelli2291]

Good story! Thanks :)