{"product_id":"how-to-write-a-stand-out-sitcom-pilot","title":"How to Write a Stand Out Sitcom Pilot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Stage 32 Happy Writers is thrilled to bring you this online, 7 week intensive writing lab \u003cem\u003eHow to Write a 30 Minute Sitcom Pilot - From Concept to Written TV Script \u003c\/em\u003ehosted by Development Executive Jordan Barel. Under the direct guidance of Jordan, during the 7 weeks you will learn how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b22222;\"\u003eCreate a high concept idea that stands out in the marketplace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b22222;\"\u003eIncorporate dynamic and memorable characters into your story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b22222;\"\u003eSuccessfully structure your TV script outline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b22222;\"\u003ePitch the TV pilot you've written during the lab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will meet with Jordan online in a class setting every week, \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e you will also have \u003cstrong\u003eprivate phone calls\u003c\/strong\u003e with him to intimately discuss your pilot and get feedback!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will leave this lab with a clear understanding of the sitcom structure, how to write specifically for sitcoms, and have a written pilot to show for it. Even better, Jordan will discuss the next steps for your show after writing the pilot - pitching it!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg style=\"height: 300px; width: 448px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stage32.com\/sites\/stage32.com\/files\/uploads\/images\/sitcom-5(1).jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Your Instructor, Jordan Barel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJordan Barel currently works for Paul Scheer through his producing deal at FOX, working on development with his projects as well as bringing in new writers for him. Previously, he worked as the Television Coordinator for Verve Literary Agency, producing the company's staffing video which lead to a 200% increase in the company's staffed writers. While there he also vetted all new TV\/film clients. Jordan is a California State Attorney, starting his career in Business and Legal Affairs at New Line Cinema, Generate, and AMC. He also owns and operates a Graphic Novel publishing company, Loaded Barrel Studios, which produces original IP that can be flipped into film projects. Several lines are now sold internationally.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTestimonials About Jordan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJordan covered a lot of ground. High marks for knowledge. Communicates with enthusiasm and passion. Shot down a lot of common misconceptions. All very helpful. Thanks again! \u003c\/em\u003e- Dan M.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eVery knowledgeable and easy to follow. Great information! \u003c\/em\u003e- Debbie O.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e[He] was extremely helpful as a newbie outsider to understand the true process flow at the various networks and what should be involved with a pitch. Good job! - \u003c\/em\u003eMatthew M.\u003cem\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJordan was natural and engaging, and very informative. \u003c\/em\u003e- Wade C. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eExcellent presentation. Solid information provided in an ordered manner. \u003c\/em\u003e- James S.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Schedule (4\/13, 4\/20, 4\/27, 5\/4, 5\/11, 5\/18,5\/25)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek #1 Introduction (4\/13)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eJordan will introduce himself to the class. 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You will learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eWhat the market is looking for and what the market is straying away from.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSitcoms overall, including some of Jordan's favorite sitcoms and why they are his favorite.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eDifferent engines of sitcoms and the importance of characterization.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eJordan's personal experience of a sitcom he saw come into fruition from script to screen and the trials and tribulations throughout the journey.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eJordan will take a popular sitcom and dissect it, giving an overview of all the different elements (i.e. tone, characterization, dialogue, joke set ups, types of jokes, frequency of jokes, etc).\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSingle camera vs multi-camera.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of the basic backdrop of your story (New York City in Seinfeld, Los Angeles in Episodes, a restaurant in 2 Broke Girls, etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWeek #2 NO ONLINE CLASS THIS WEEK- PRIVATE CALLS WITH JORDAN (4\/20)\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEach writer will have a private call with Jordan discussing their concepts. 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