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TRAINING – PACKAGING – SELLING YOUR STORY
Spending a day for pitch training offers invaluable benefits for anyone in the TV and film industry. The training provides a unique and immersive environment where aspiring creators can learn the art of pitching directly from industry experts. Here are some key benefits:
This training is a transformative experience that equips you with the tools, knowledge, and confidence needed to pitch your TV and film projects successfully, increasing your chances of turning creative ideas into reality.
Ty Johnston-Chavis, an international luminary in television and film production, who has set the gold standard for excellence throughout her decades-long career in the entertainment industry. Ty not only produces unforgettable stories but also champions diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for underrepresented voices.
As the founder of The Atlanta Pitch Summit established in 2011, Ty provides a premier platform for content creators to pitch their ideas to industry giants like Lifetime, MGM, Harpo Films, Nickelodeon, BET, and FOX. Her influence extends beyond the screen, as she works alongside industry veterans and mentors the next generation of filmmakers.
Ty has shared her expertise as a professor at American Intercontinental University and The Art Institutes. Her debut book, "To Pitch or Not to Pitch," soared to Amazon’s top 100 bestsellers, guiding content creators through the pitching process. Her sophomore release, "Give Me The Greenlight," serves as a mentor for independent filmmakers. Ty is gearing up to release her third book on Producing, which joins her Independent Filmmaker Book Collection. Concurrently, she is preparing to launch The Producers Academy, a dynamic institution hub tailored for TV & Film Producers.
With her recent directorial debut in the thriller feature "A Taste of Betrayal," Ty continues to expand her repertoire. Her upcoming films for 2024, including "Scheme Queens 2, "The Match" (August, ALLBLK), and "Style Me for Christmas" (November, BET), showcase her versatility and creativity. A member of the Producers Guild of America and a UCLA Professional Producing Program graduate, Ty holds an MFA in digital filmmaking from Anaheim University. Married with four children, she and her husband also own and operate acclaimed restaurant locations in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Trilith Institute 365 Fund supports all aspects of the 501(c)(3) organization.
$250 pays for a single episode of the Trilith Institute Talks podcast.
$500 feeds cast and crew for one Creative Excellence Fellowship Grant film
$650 provides a one-week scholarship to the Script to Screen Summer Camp
$1000 covers a Dinner With… events where students talk with industry experts over dinner
No amount is too big or small.
