29: Pitch Perfect - Selling Your Holiday Script

01/01/25 • 49 min

Writer-Director-Producer John Stimpson of H9 Films discusses how to craft irresistible pitches, build a standout portfolio, and sell your holiday screenplay in the competitive Christmas movie market.

In this episode you’ll learn how to:

Build a Diverse Portfolio of Ideas
Understand Market Demands.
Break the Rules with Fresh Perspectives.
Be Pleasantly Persistent
Pitch with Confidence and Clarity

For an action checklist, the show notes and the full transcript – go here:

https://christmasmoviescreenwriter.com/29-pitch-perfect-selling-your-holiday-script/

Writer-Director-Producer John Stimpson of H9 Films discusses how to craft irresistible pitches, build a standout portfolio, and sell your holiday screenplay in the competitive Christmas movie market.

In this episode you’ll learn how to:

Build a Diverse Portfolio of Ideas
Understand Market Demands.
Break the Rules with Fresh Perspectives.
Be Pleasantly Persistent
Pitch with Confidence and Clarity

For an action checklist, the show notes and the full transcript – go here:

https://christmasmoviescreenwriter.com/29-pitch-perfect-selling-your-holiday-script/

Previous Episode

28: Should Christmas Writers Say 'I Do' to Romance Scripts?

🎬 Exploring Year-Round Opportunities Beyond the Holiday Season

💘 Should Christmas scribes focus on romance scripts? Producer Kristofer McNeeley reveals why the romance genre might be a smarter move.

Is the romance market bigger than Christmas scripts? Producer Kristofer McNeeley shares insider tips on standing out in a packed market, from crafting unique concepts to creating diverse, relatable characters. He explains why modern Christmas and romance movies thrive on internal conflict and heartwarming resolutions rather than traditional antagonists. And in a surprising twist, Kristofer encourages Christmas screenwriters to explore the untapped potential of the romance genre.

✅ For an action checklist, the show notes and a full transcript – go here: https://christmasmoviescreenwriter.com/28-should-christmas-writers-say-i-do-to-romance-scripts/

Next Episode

30: 🎥 Distributors Want Your 🎄 Script!

Discover why targeting distributors, not just producers, can expand your opportunities to sell your Christmas scripts and reach broader markets year-round.

In this episode, producer Brigitte Kingsley shares why targeting distributors can be a game-changer for your holiday screenplays. Learn how distributors connect with broadcasters, offer global reach, and have year-round demand for Christmas content. Plus, find out how to pitch effectively, when to reach out, and why you should include both high and low-budget scripts in your arsenal. Don’t let your holiday screenplay gather dust—get it into the hands of those who can sell it!

For an action checklist, a full transcript and the show notes - go here: https://christmasmoviescreenwriter.com/30-distributors-want-your-script/