Come Network, Pitch, and Workshop at...
IGNITE Advanced!
Meet Fellow Like-Minded Creators, Network
In-Person with Top Hollywood Producers
(and Pitch Your Ideas), Get High Level
Mentorship, Prepare a Project for
Market, and Much More!
Oct 15 - 16 / Los Angeles, CA / 5 Speakers
Deadline to register is Friday, September 16th at midnight PT
Why Ignite?
workshop your project
Get real-time feedback on your project or idea from industry experts and your peers. Develop the audience and market appeal of your project, and walk away with a strong project and a clear understanding of next steps.
Access to Industry Experts
Learn the tips, tools and tricks of the trade with experts at the top of their fields. Learn how to avoid the pitfalls and mistakes they've made in their own careers, and how to leverage your passions and skills into a successful creative career.
Build Relationships
Network with other creators, deal makers and industry experts to forge connections and relationships in the entertainment industry, all from the entertainment hub of the world -- Hollywood.
Pitch your project
Pitch your project to producers, deal makers and your peers and learn how to sell your project or idea.
You never know who might hear your pitch...
What To Expect At Ignite Advanced
IGNITE! will be an unforgettable weekend designed specifically to help creators like you select and develop a marketable project, practice and hone your pitching skills, meet fellow creators, and network with top Hollywood producers in Los Angeles.
We designed the Advanced Track for you to take the groundwork you’ve already laid with readying your project for the market and take it to the next level...
The track is for authors and screenwriters alike, PLUS everyone will have VIP status, which means that you will work 1-on-1 with a producer-mentor on your project throughout the weekend.
Here’s what you can expect to cover over the course of the weekend in The Advanced Track:
The Polish
In this 11-point stress test, you’ll challenge the finer points of your storytelling and make sure your project is market ready.
During this session you will: optimize your central idea, work on character improvement, sharpen your structure and story beats, and improve your tent-pole moments.
Building Your Hollywood Career
Your mentors will share their tips for establishing a foothold in Hollywood and charting a career that’s productive and lasting.
This session will focus on building your personal brand and growing a long-lasting career. You will cover: how to target, approach and land a manager, how to devise a game plan for your short and long-term goals, and how to manage the financial ups and downs on a career in the industry.
The Go-to-Market Plan
In this session, you’ll construct and perfect a go-to-market plan for your project and discuss the ins and outs of the sale.
You will work on: assembling your target producer & buyer list, devising a strategy to reach those targets and pique their interest, and understanding the project consideration process from outreach to sale.
You we also cover art of the deal and how to make deals that close.
Perfecting the Pitch
Learn the tricks to make your pitches pop. Sharpen your short and long pitches and explore the range of supplemental materials you can use to amp up the pitch experience.
During the session you will: create an elevator pitch that packs a punch, develop an engaging long pitch, and explore your pitch option materials.
Last but not least, IGNITE! is about building lifelong relationships with peers and professionals – these are the kinds of relationships that will be so meaningful to your career as you move ahead with your projects.
Meet Your Mentors and Producers
John Crye
John Crye spent 10+ years as the Director of Creative affairs at Newmarket Films. While at Newmarket, he acquired MEMENTO, DONNIE DARKO, and WHALE RIDER. He also helped develop PASSION OF THE CHRIST and CRUEL INTENTIONS.
Crye currently works as an Independent writer/director/producer whose website Fewdio served as home to original web series NIGHTMARE HOUSE, for which Crye wrote, directed, and produced 30 episodes that garnered over 3 million viewers across multiple online outlets.
Sam Alexander
Sam specializes in reality television development, as well as dramatic scripted series development. He spent nine years with The Mark Wolper Organization at Warner Bros., most recently as Director of Development. While at Wolper, he sourced, cast and developed shows for such networks as truTV, The Discovery Networks, History Channel, Bravo, WE, Spike, and Esquire. Currently the Head of Development for Brantlinger Entertainment, Sam is responsible for the entire scope of Reality TV development from casting, the production of sizzle reels and pitching.
Travis Fickett
Travis's journey to Hollywood success was long and winding – leaving him with a variety of experience in both how to and how not to do things. He has worked as a film executive, story consultant, professional writer, entertainment journalist, and television critic. After selling his first project (a romantic comedy film) to Warner Bros, he spent two years on TERRA NOVA for Fox, and NIKITA for the CW. At which point he went on to create and run 12 MONKEYS.
Dion Foley
Over the course of his career, Dion has worked on over 35 films in production. He is actively involved in all aspects of production, from development all the way to delivery. Dion has several films and television series’ in development. In January 2016 he launched his own production venture Push Play Productions, which just wrapped FIVE PIECE, a psychological drama about a drummer with multiple personalities. Additionally Dion has released the following theatrical productions: FINAL GIRL, WHAT GOES UP, SUDDENLY and DAWN RIDER.
Saturday Evening Gala & Cocktail Party
Featuring a Special Musical Performance by Murray Hidary
At the conclusion of Saturday's workshop, all attendees are invited to join us for an evening gala, Hollywood-style! Dress to impress, and sip cocktails as you network with your fellow creators, mentors and producers.
We are also very pleased to welcome special guest, Murray Hidary, to guide us through an experiential musical performance and discussion on inspiring creativity.
This is will be an evening to remember...
Murray Hidary, "Mind Travel with Murray Hidary"
Music is at once primal yet aspirational. It satisfies our deepest needs while raising us to our highest sense of self. Composer and pianist Murray Hidary is the creator of Mind Travel. His post-minimalist, improvisational, real-time compositions with the piano and art installations are inspired by mystical traditions and theoretical physics, take the audience on a transporting and expansive journey. It is an exploration in translating music into our daily thoughts, words and actions. To carry forward the lessons of music into our lives. To live with harmony, clarity and rhythm.
Ticket Options
Deadline to register is Friday, September 9th at 6pm PT
12 6 Advanced Passes Available
12 6 Dinner Passes Available
- Access to full weekend workshop
- Access to producers and mentors
- Workshop your project with experts and peers
- Build relationships within the industry
- Invitation to Evening Gala & Cocktail Party
- Assigned one-on-one producer mentor for the weekend
- Pitch Fest: Pitch your project to a panel of producers
- Access to full weekend workshop
- Access to producers and mentors
- Workshop your project with experts and peers
- Build relationships within the industry
- Invitation to Evening Gala & Cocktail Party
- Assigned one-on-one producer mentor for the weekend
- Pitch Fest: Pitch your project to a panel of producers
- Private and intimiate dinner in Hollywood with guest producers (limited to 12 guests)
Agenda At A Glance
Day 1: Saturday
8:30 — 9:00 IGNITE! Registration
9:00 — 9:30 Welcome to IGNITE! Conference Overview: An Introduction to Voyage Media and your team for the conference.
9:30 — 12:15 THE POLISH: In this 11 point stress test, you’ll challenge the finer points of your storytelling and make sure your project is market ready.
• Distill your story into a compelling log line (and elevator pitch)
• Identify and optimize your Central Idea
• Make your characters more distinctive and memorable
• Sharpen your structure, plot and story beats
• Improve your tentpole moments, from the Call to Action to the Critical Test
1 Hour Lunch Break
1:15 — 4:00 BUILDING YOUR HOLLYWOOD CAREER: Working producers and screenwriters share their tips for establishing a foothold in Hollywood and charting a career that’s productive and lasting.
• Hone your Mission Statement and personal brand
• Target, approach and land an agent or manager
• Devise a game plan for achieving short and long term career goals
• Manage the financial ups and downs
• Grow a long-lasting career
4:00 — 4:30 IGNITE!: Day 1 Wrap Up
4:30 — 7:00 Dinner Break
5:00 — 7:00 Exclusive VIP Dinner (Limited to 12 VIP ticket holders)
• Located at the Roosevelt Hotel, Public Kitchen & Bar
• 7000 Hollywood Boulevard (5 min walking distance from IGNITE!)
• Feel free to grab a drink at the Library Bar in the Hotel; we will meet there at 5:15pm.
• We will be seated promptly at 5:30pm
7:30 — 8:30 Red Carpet Cocktail Party/Evening Gala
8:30 — 10:00 Inspirational Talk & Musical Performance
Day 2: Sunday
8:45 — 9:00 Welcome to IGNITE DAY 2!: Network/Coffee
9:00 — 11:45 THE GO-TO-MARKET PLAN: In this session, you’ll construct and perfect a go-to-market plan for your project and discuss the ins and outs of the sale.
• Identify your desired outcome
• Assemble your target producer and buyer list
• Devise a strategy to reach your targets and pique their interest
• Walk through the project consideration process from outreach to sale
• The art of the deal
1.0 Hour Lunch Break
12:45 — 3:30 PERFECTING THE PITCH: Learn the tricks to make your pitches pop. Sharpen your short and long pitches and explore the range of supplemental materials you can use to amp up the pitch experience.
• Create an elevator pitch that packs a punch
• Develop an exciting and engaging long pitch
• Explore your pitch material options: one sheets, look books and sizzles
3:30 — 3:45 Coffee/Snack Break
3:45 — 4:15 Closing Remarks by Nat Mundel
4:15 — 6:30 PANEL/VIP PITCHES
Please note times are subject to change
Location
Ignited Spaces
7080 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 1100, Los Angeles, CA 90028
*Walk in and take the elevator to the 11th floor - suite #1100
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is the conference happening?
A: Saturday, October 15th (9am - 9pm) and Sunday, October 16 (9am - 5pm)
Q: What is the refund policy?
A: Because this is a live event, we are unable to offer refunds after you have completed your purchase. In the past, we have occasionally been able to grant refunds when we have a wait list and are able to fill the seat, but this is not guaranteed. We thank you for your understanding.
Q: Where will the conference be?
A: Ignited Spaces 7080 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 1100, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (https://www.ignitedspaces.com/)
Q: What is the format of the conference?
A: The conference format is designed to provide an intimate highly interactive experience between colleagues, mentors, and teachers.
Q: Do I have to bring a project to attend the conference?
A: No, however everyone will be asked to workshop their applied ideas during each session, as this is a “hands on” conference - and not just a bunch of experts talking at you.
Q: How many people can register for each track?
A: Each track will allow for 12 attendees.
Q: Can I register for more than one track?
A: No, you must select just one track.
Q: What is project mentorship?
A: Project mentorship involves one on one time during each session with an assigned project mentor.
Q: Can I attend the Saturday evening conference dinner?
A: VIP ticket holders have first option to purchase dinner tickets.
Q: Where will the dinner be held?
A: At the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel - Public Kitchen (walking distance from the venue).
Q: When do I need to buy my dinner ticket by?
A: We only have 6 tickets available - reserve your ticket today, they will sell out fast.
Q: Can I attend the Saturday evening mixer?
A: Any conference can attend the Saturday evening mixer, and every attendee will receive two drink tickets.
Q: I found the address - where is Ignited Spaces in this building - how do I find the conference?
A: Walk in and take the elevator to the 11th floor - suite #1100.
Q: What is the parking situation?
A: There is 24 hour parking at the Hollywood and Highland shopping complex for $13, although that is about 5 blocks east of the location.
A: There is also a $10 daily flat rate at 1717 North Orange St.
A: This service also advertises advanced parking reservations for $10 at the Hollywood Roosevelt around the corner.
Q: What public transportation options are available?
A: The red line metro stops at Hollywood and Highland and makes it easy to get to and from the conference within walking distance.
Q: What is walking distance for lunch and dinner?
A: Tiago - Great cafe - super close. (7080 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, CA 90028)
A: Pink Pepper - Do you love Thai? (1638 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028)
A: Hard Rock Cafe - A classic good time with good food. (6801 Hollywood Blvd #105, Hollywood, CA 90028)
A: Buffalo Wild Wings - (7060 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028)
A: 25 Degrees - Great burgers! (7000 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, CA 90028)
Out of Town FAQ:
Q: How do I get to Hollywood from the airport?
A: Uber is your most direct bet - but you can also take the FlyAway Shuttle to Westwood and bus it from there if you want to make the trip more affordable.
Q: How do I get to Hollywood from East? West? North? South?
A: If you’re coming from the West (LAX etc) the easiest way to get to Hollywood is to take the 405 North to the 10 East and exit La Break until you hit Hollywood Blvd and La Brea.
A: If you’re coming from the East, the easiest way to get to Hollywood is to take the 101 until you reach the Highland exit, and go south until you reach Hollywood - and go right on Hollywood until you reach La Brea.
A: If you’re coming from the North, take the 101 South until you reach the Highland exit, and go south on Highland until you reach Hollywood, and go right heading west until you reach La Brea.
A If you’re coming from the South, (Orange County) etc., take the 10 West until you reach the La Brea exit, and then go north until you reach the intersection of Hollywood and La Brea.
Q: Where should I stay?
| Hotel | Address | Distance | Phone number | |
| Hollywood La Brea In | 7110 Hollywood Blvd Los Angeles CA 90046 | 0.1 mile | 1-866-599-6674 | |
| Highland Gardens Hotel | 7047 Franklin Ave Hollywood CA 90028 | 0.3 mile | 1-866-272-4856 | |
| Comfort Inn | 7051 Sunset Blvd Hollywood CA 90028 | 0.3 mile | 1-866-272-5332 | |
| Days Inn Hollywood/Near Universal Studios | 7023 W Sunset Blvd Hollywood CA 90028 | 0.5 mile | 1-866-281-6817 | |
| Saharan Motor Hotel | 7212 Sunset Blvd Los Angeles CA 90046 | 0.3 mile | 1-866-286-0843 | |
| Loews Hollywood Hotel | 1755 North Highland Avenue Hollywood CA 90028 | 0.5 mile | 1-866-313-6242 | |
| The Moment Hotel | 7370 Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles CA 90046 | 0.7 mile | 1-866-255-3604 | |
| Las Palmas Suites | 1714 N. Las Palmas Ave Hollywood CA 90028 | 0.6 mile | 1-866-263-3710 | |
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