If you’re in need of support and accountability to cross the finish line, then the Elevator Pitch Accountability Sprint is for you!

Overview

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Are you planning to pitch your next investor or collaborator and unsure how to get their immediate buy-in? Have you ever walked into a meeting and can’t quite speak to who you are in a clear, concise and brief statement? Looking for someone to hold you accountable and to help propel your project or career forward? This Elevator Pitch Accountability Sprint is for you!

Apply to be considered to participate in our Elevator Pitch Accountability Sprint. If selected, you’ll be paired with another Gotham Member to be your partner to support you over two weeks (July 21st - August 1st) along with the entire cohort to grow your network of collaborators. 

You’ll have the opportunity to gain access to resources to write and present a two-minute elevator pitch and receive feedback on your pitch from industry leaders. The Sprint will culminate in a “Meet the Mentors” session where you’ll have the opportunity to meet with two (2) mentors in virtual small group sessions.

FOR THIS COHORT, WE ARE SELECTING UP TO 12 GOTHAM MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE TO ENSURE WE PROVIDE THE BEST BESPOKE EXPERIENCE.  APPLYING TO THE PROGRAM DOES NOT GUARANTEE PARTICIPATION, BUT DOES GRANT ACCESS TO THE ELEVATOR PITCH WORKSHOP ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 23.  

THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS MONDAY, JUNE 30. SELECTED PARTICIPANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY JULY 15TH. MENTORS WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON. 

We hope you’ll join us!

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY:

• You must be a current Gotham Member to apply.
• Not yet a Gotham Member? Join now and apply for free!
• RSVP to this page and pay the submission fee ($20).
• Apply with more details here to ensure your application will be considered.

KEY DATES:

• Wed Jun 4: Submissions Open 
• Wed Jun 11: Information Session at 4 PM (RSVP Here)
• Mon Jun 30: Deadline to Submit 
• Tue Jul 15: Notifications of selected projects 
• Mon Jul 21: Accountability Sprint Orientation for selected participants
• Mon Jul 21: Accountability Sprint begins 
• Wed, Jul 23: Elevator Pitch Workshop 
• Wed, Jul 30: Elevator pitches due for feedback
• Thu, Jul 31 : Virtual Meet the Mentors and Networking Event
• Fri, Aug 1: Final Feedback Due by Mentors

**By participating in this program you are also committing to meeting with your partner at least twice in the two-week period and will attend the Meet the Mentors event at the end of the program.

CRITERIA: 

• You are a current Gotham Member. 
• You have written at least one (1) draft of your elevator pitch.  
• Applicants should have experience and training within at least one of these fields:
  • Directing
  • Producing
  • Production Company 
  • Screenwriting 
  • Small business in film and entertainment (can include production company, entertainment platform, event business, etc) 

• You have worked on your elevator pitch within the last year.
• This is at least your second draft of your elevator pitch. 
• You do not have to be New York-based to participate in the sprint. 
• You commit to meeting with your partner at least twice in the two-week period and will attend the Meet the Mentors event at the end of the program. 
• Your goal is to refine your current elevator pitch for potential funding and/or partnership opportunities. At the end of the sprint, you will record yourself giving your two-minute elevator pitch for feedback from the mentors.

Instructors

Rebecca Wyzan

Present Company Productions

Rebecca Wyzan is a producer at Present Company Productions. Her past credits include JANET PLANET (A24), A LOVE SONG (Bleecker / Sony Worldwide), Garrett Bradley's TIME, and REBUILDING, which premiered at this year's Sundance. She is based in Brooklyn.

Christine Yi

Gold House

Christine Yi is the General Manager of Gold House Studios and Gold House’s Creative Equity Fund, where she leads investments and development programs for next-generation and independent Asian Pacific creatives and companies. Prior to Gold House Christine worked in management consulting and retail strategy before founding her own company, scouting for VC funds, and serving as Lead Venture Architect at Boston Consulting Group. She is based in New York City.