{"product_id":"how-to-develop-and-pitch-a-romantic-comedy-feature-film-1","title":"How to Develop and Pitch a Romantic Comedy Feature Film","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf01.stage32.com\/products\/nova\/uploads\/product_tinymce_67ffb2c41adc1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"158\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(49, 236, 227);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn from a top studio executive and producer who’s worked with Walt Disney Pictures, Paramount, and Warner Bros!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"434\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #31ece3;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(49, 236, 227);\"\u003eReceive\u003c\/span\u003e a sample rom-com pitches and a full case study you can apply to your own film!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(49, 236, 227);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE: This exclusive Stage 32 webinar is now available to watch on-demand and no longer live.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRomantic comedies have a timeless appeal, captivating audiences with their blend of humor, heart, and hope. 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