Course runs 28 July - 21 August 2025
LIVE: Monday & Thursday 1PM GMT / 7am EST.

PITCH LIKE A PRO:
Speak Up. Stand Out. Sell the Story.  

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In this 4-week course, you will...

  1. Learn to Confidently Present Your Animated Series
    Master both short and long pitch formats — including your elevator pitch, five-minute verbal pitch, and written one-pager — so you can clearly communicate the heart of your show.
  2. Deliver Your Pitch with Clarity and Presence
    Learn to speak with confidence, manage nerves, and respond to questions in both in-person and virtual settings — so you leave a lasting impression.
  3. Position Yourself as the Creator
    Develop and articulate your personal story, creative voice, and unique connection to your project — showing producers not just the show, but the storyteller behind it.
  4. Prepare a Professional, Industry-Ready Pitch Package
    Refine your leave-behind materials — including your one-pager and series bible — into clear, compelling tools that support your verbal pitch and open doors


Each week includes two live sessions: one focused on teaching, the other on pitching — yes, you’ll be pitching live every week!

Course features
  • Author: Natasje van Niekerk
  • Level: Beginner to Advanced (must have a show)
  • Live class time: 1hr Monday & 1,5hr Thursday
  • Self Study: Student determined

Pitch Like a Pro is a hands-on masterclass in delivering your animated series pitch with clarity, confidence, and style — written and verbal, short and long: Industry-ready!

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Whether you're pitching to producers, funders, or platforms — a great story isn’t enough. You have to make them feel it. Because it’s not just the show they’re buying — it’s you, the creator behind it.

PITCH LIKE A PRO is a live, hands-on course designed to help you bring your pitch to life — on the page, and in the room. You’ll learn the strategy behind a strong pitch, how to speak about your show with clarity and conviction, and how to present yourself as a creative professional worth backing.

Over four weeks, you’ll shape your 5-minute pitch, sharpen your elevator pitch, and practise pitching live — every single week.

You’ll also polish your support materials: one-pagers, leave-behinds, and the bio that makes them remember you.

If you’ve got a show, this is where you learn how to: Make Them See It. Make Them Want It.

Your Voice. Your Vision. Your Pitch.

Written Pitch Outcomes

  • Craft a concise, compelling elevator pitch (30–60 seconds)
  • Structure and deliver a 5-minute verbal pitch that clearly communicates concept, characters, tone, and format
  • Refine and polish a one-pager that sells the heart and hook of the show
  • Present a complete pitch package, including leave-behinds and series bible, that’s ready for industry meetings

Verbal Pitch Outcomes

  • Pitch with clarity, confidence, and presence, whether online or in-person
  • Speak about your creative identity and why you are the right person to tell this story
  • Respond to questions with poise and insight, managing nerves and staying on message
  • Understand the rhythm and flow of a great pitch and how to build connection with your audience

Professional & Personal Development

  • Understand what producers and platforms are looking for in a pitch
  • Gain confidence in presenting yourself as a creative professional
  • Build habits for pitch preparation, rehearsal, and refinement that you can carry into any future project

Course Lessons

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Facilitated by

Natasje van Niekerk 

SCREENWRITER - STORY EDITOR - SERIES DEEVELOPER
As a writer and story architect, I've spent the past two decades helping characters and stories come alive on screens, both big and small.

My journey began in the world of English Literature, and soon my passion for storytelling led me to the dynamic world of television and film.

For nearly 20 years, I've practised my craft in writer's rooms around the globe, participating and leading brainstorming sessions and development processes.

Now, I'm thrilled to share my expertise with you! Whether you're crafting a character for a short film, a series, a feature-length film, or even a novel, I'm here to guide you.

Together, we'll unlock the potential of your characters and their journeys, using a touch of creative magic.

Ready to craft your protagonist's arc? Let's get started!
Don't hesitate

Pitch Yourself. Pitch Your Series.
PITCH LIKE A PRO.

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