Pilot Writing and How To Book Representation Workshop by Kandice Martellaro Featuring Dana Gould
on May 16, 2022
Are you looking for representation? Could you use a little guidance to help to get your own original pilot in shape to function as the best writing sample possible? Join Kandice Martellaro for a seminar featuring Dana Gould.
Class begins: June 11, 2022
Log In To Purchase ClassDate: Saturday, June 11th, 11 am - 2 pm PST / 2 pm - 5 pm EST
Workshop Description:
Are you looking for representation? Could you use a little guidance to help to get your own original pilot in shape to function as the best writing sample possible? This workshop is for you! In this workshop, you will learn how to come up with an original pilot idea, the basic elements of formatting and structure, and learn the basics of how to send a query letter. This workshop will also go into detail on what makes an original pilot stand out to a showrunner, manager, and/or agent. There will be a Q&A included with Simpson Writer Dana Gould.
Workshop Synopsis:
- How to come up with a brilliant idea! (Brainstorming exercises and how to build on that)
- How to organize your idea into an outline.
- Formatting and Structure
- How to write dialogue.
- How to reach out to managers.
- What a showrunner looks for in an original pilot.
- Discussion with Dana Gould.
- Q&A with Dana Gould.
Dana was a writer/performer on the original BEN STILLER SHOW and maintains an equally active career as a writer. After creating the pilot WORLD ON A STRING (with Jay Kogen), he co-created MTV's late, lamented SUPER ADVENTURE TEAM with his old Ben Stiller office-mate Rob Cohen. Dana then joined the staff of THE SIMPSONS, where he was a Co-Executive Producer and performed several voices for the show. He was also a producer on NBC's PARKS AND REC.
Hour 1
Introduction - who is Kandice Martellaro?
-What do I write about? How do I generate ideas and characters?
(Interactive exercise about brainstorming)
-How to write a log line.
Hour 2
Format
-The basics of script formatting
-How will I know when my sample is ready to show people?
-How do I get Representation?
Hour 3
-Discussion & Q&A with Dana Gould
There will be a raw recording for those who are not able to attend but wish to purchase. No refunds or exchanges all sales are final.
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Kandice Martellaro
Kandice Martellaro
Kandice Martellaro is a writer and comedian based out of Los Angeles. She has written for Dana Gould's half-hour horror/comedy, Stan Against Evil on IFC and Hulu. In addition to her experience with television writing, Kandice has a vast background in writing sketch comedy, having written for the 2016 CBS Diversity Showcase and performing all over the country, including at SF Sketchfest, New York Sketch Fest, SAC Comedy Fest, and others, with sketch comedy group, Femmebot PhD. She has written for various YouTube talents, including the YouTube channel, CZ’s World: Horror History, in which the host, Professor CZ, does a deep analysis of various iconic characters from well-known horror movies. Kandice has been a producer on the documentary/stand-up comedy special Joy Ride centered around the lives and relationships of comedians Dana Gould and Bobcat Goldthwait. She is also a producer on the online comedy series, Hanging With Doctor Z.
Dana Gould
Dana Gould began his professional comedy career at the age of seventeen. Between Comedy Central, HBO, and Showtime, Dana has six solo stand-up comedy specials to his credit. He has appeared on THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN, JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE, CONAN, and MARON. As an actor, Dana has had memorable turns on SEINFELD, PARKS AND REC, is one of the few actors to play his live-action self on FAMILY GUY and THE SIMPSONS. He was a cast member of Frank Darabont’s 1940’s crime drama MOB CITY, in addition to numerous roles in films such as 2016’s cult horror anthology SOUTHBOUND. Most recently, he’s been featured on horror anthology Creepshow and the television show, Black Monday.
Dana was a writer/performer on the original BEN STILLER SHOW and maintains an equally active career as a writer. After creating the pilot WORLD ON A STRING (with Jay Kogen), he co-created MTV's late, lamented SUPER ADVENTURE TEAM with his old Ben Stiller office-mate Rob Cohen. Dana then joined the staff of THE SIMPSONS, where he was a Co-Executive Producer and performed several voices for the show. He was also a producer on NBC's PARKS AND REC.
Dana is the creator and executive producer of the IFC horror-comedy STAN AGAINST EVIL starring John C. McGinley. STAN AGAINST EVIL premiered in October of 2016 to strong reviews and stronger ratings. STAN AGAINST EVIL ran for three seasons on IFC and is currently on Hulu.
In addition, Dana adapted Rod Serling’s early, original, draft of the screenplay for PLANET OF THE APES as a graphic novel for Boom! Comics. Dana can be found portraying Doctor Z (Doctor Zaius) in full make-up by Andy Schoneberg on his own original series, Hanging WIth Doctor Z on YouTube, where he, as Doctor Z, interviews famous guests.
Despite all this, stand-up remains a focal point of Dana’s career, and he continues to perform regularly across the country. His monthly podcast, THE DANA GOULD HOUR, frequently resides in iTunes' top ten comedy downloads. In 2017, Dana released MR. FUNNY MAN on Kill Rock Stars, a predominantly indie music label. MR. FUNNY MAN, Dana’s first comedy album since 2015’s I KNOW ITS WRONG, debuted on iTunes comedy chart at #1. Most recently, Dana and Bobcat Goldthwait have collaborated on the upcoming film JOY RIDE. Directed by Goldthwait, the film is both a concert film and documentary about their joint tour and decades-long, sometimes fraught, relationship.