Stage 32 5-Part Pitching Lab: How to Master Your 5 Minute Pitch (September 2026)

Private, Interactive 5-Week Pitching Lab on Zoom With a Top International Producer & Development Executive

Get 1-on-1 Consultation Time + Live Feedback on YOUR 5-Minute Pitch!

Learn From an Industry Insider Who Has Worked on Projects for Netflix, Apple TV+, Disney+ & Amazon/MGM

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It could happen at a festival, a market, a pitch meeting, a networking event, or a conversation you never expected to have. Will you be ready to pitch YOUR project in a way that makes them want to know more?

That’s what you’ll build in this five-week private lab. You’ll learn how to turn YOUR story into a compelling 5-minute pitch, identify the strongest hook in YOUR project, communicate what makes it marketable, and adapt YOUR approach to the person sitting across from you.

If you’ve ever walked away from a pitch wondering whether you said too much, not enough, or simply didn’t make your project land, this lab will help you change that. You’ll learn how to structure YOUR pitch, distill your story without turning it into a plot summary, keep your audience engaged, and deliver YOUR ideas with greater confidence. You’ll also learn how to approach pitching differently depending on whether you’re in a formal pitch meeting, at a festival or market, or having an unexpected industry conversation — so you’re ready when the opportunity comes.

You’ll be learning directly from Ewan Dunbar, who brings nearly two decades of international entertainment experience across development, production, international sales, and production management. He has developed and produced projects that landed on Netflix, Apple TV, Disney+, and Amazon/MGM, including BARE, NOWHERE MEN, and BERLIN, I LOVE YOU. He also regularly judges, speaks, and mentors at film festivals and industry programs, giving you insight from someone who understands pitching from both sides of the table.

This isn’t a lab where you simply learn about pitching. You’ll actually build YOUR pitch with Ewan. Over five weeks, you’ll work through storyselling fundamentals and the anatomy of a 5-minute concept pitch, refine YOUR hook, and put everything into practice. You’ll have a one-on-one consultation with Ewan, participate in a live workshop with your classmates, and have email access to him throughout the lab. You’ll also receive a questionnaire when you enroll so Ewan can understand YOUR project and goals.

If you can’t attend live, every session is recorded and available in your Stage 32 Library within 48 hours, and you’ll have a dedicated Lounge to connect with your classmates and expand YOUR creative network. By the end, you’ll have a polished 5-minute pitch you can confidently take into your next room — and the skills to make YOUR story land when the opportunity comes!

Praise For Ewan's Work and Teaching

“ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! Ewan delivered more in 20 minutes than other presenters do in an hour, and it NEVER felt rushed and he was always easily understandable. I cannot wait to get the handouts!” --Bob S.

"I've taken many years of webinars, gone to many conferences, and taken many courses on feature script writing. I've won a Grand Prize in a major festival for a screenplay. And I'm old enough to be an honest critic. Ewan Dunbar's webinar was one of the best I have ever taken! Organized, filled with useful information, he sounded like he really cared about helping the audience be better at what they want to do, and wasn't making an obvious pitch for himself as a consultant --although I'd call on him anytime." --Roberta P.

"Very good, very knowledgeable and very organized. Great presentation and webinar. I walked away with lots of ideas about polishing my pitch decks to make sure they stand out." --James B.

“Ewan’s presentation was excellent! I learned so much from him and now feel 100% confident in creating a pitch deck. He is truly an expert.” --Margaret M.