tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post2691850533770371180..comments2024-03-13T23:42:25.845-07:00Comments on Animondays: Pitch Fever!David B. Levyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12611160893518781463noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-18510354404019075282011-02-15T19:50:09.989-08:002011-02-15T19:50:09.989-08:00Thanks for the feedback, Phil. And, for the luck!
...Thanks for the feedback, Phil. And, for the luck!<br /><br />You said it Corey. Pitching does require a lot of patience. I often take breaks from pitching just because of how soul crushing it would be to do it all the time. I've seen my share of rude execs too. But, in a way its useful to me if I learn that about them through a pitch. It tells me that they are not the kind of people I want to work with. And, that I shouldn't bother to set up subsequent meetings with them. Good execs consider the long term and want to nurture and encourage talent.David B. Levyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12611160893518781463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-84630643866890018372011-02-15T10:58:17.851-08:002011-02-15T10:58:17.851-08:00Pitching requires a level of patience that I don&#...Pitching requires a level of patience that I don't think I even have. Some development executives can be down right rude and you have to still smile and treat them respectfully. <br />I respect anyone that can put up with that for many years. I don't know if I can. Common courtesy is a trait that shouldn't vanish just because you're trying to develop a show with a company.Coreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07760537763098373025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-48083899968392446722011-02-14T18:35:25.028-08:002011-02-14T18:35:25.028-08:00Cool thanks! And by the way, that is some great ad...Cool thanks! And by the way, that is some great advice on pitching. We made fake pitches last year and a lot of what we were told aligns with what you wroteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-65681388650346309612011-02-14T14:32:52.239-08:002011-02-14T14:32:52.239-08:00Hi David
I liked your comment about not taking ad...Hi David<br /><br />I liked your comment about not taking advice from people who haven't pitched successfully.<br /><br />Very true.<br /><br />Best of luck with the pitches.<br /><br />Cheers<br />--PhilPhil Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00890957710311465231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-58713131892228089882011-02-14T11:29:19.160-08:002011-02-14T11:29:19.160-08:00Sure, Isaac. I'll write you back in e-mail for...Sure, Isaac. I'll write you back in e-mail form.David B. Levyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12611160893518781463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-60101287469414560692011-02-14T09:58:34.135-08:002011-02-14T09:58:34.135-08:00Hey David. I'm doing research on geographical ...Hey David. I'm doing research on geographical locations in relation to working and/or animating there. I love New York (mainly due to the transportation and food) and I'd consider moving in the future. If it's not out of your way I'm hoping you might have time to answer any or all of my 4 questions below. (in any way you like, long or short.)<br /><br />1)Is there an "Animation Area" that a lot of either animation studios or animators clump?<br /><br />2)What are some good tips to Animators moving to new york for work? or what are your favorite things about it?<br /><br />3) Currently are certain styles or mediums extra popular forin New York vs other places? (independent films)<br /><br />4)Is cost of living manageable for most animators starting out in entry level studio positions... and is that different for freelancers with minimal client history.<br /><br />even if you just want to speak about the topic and not answer those specific questions i'd be delighted.<br /><br />my email is iahloe@kcai.edu if you can find the time to reply. It might even make a worthwhile blog post. If you can't I really understand. The few animators I've emailed so far have been unable to so I know everyone is very busy! I thought I might try anyways since you've published great books on the subject, live in New York, and keep up with the ongoing animation history. <br /><br />-Ike AhLoe<br />iahloe@kcai.eduAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-76553786004229454252011-02-14T07:01:22.060-08:002011-02-14T07:01:22.060-08:00Thanks, Doug! I'll look out for you. Maybe we ...Thanks, Doug! I'll look out for you. Maybe we can have a drink.<br /><br />Good luck to you and your projects as well!David B. Levyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12611160893518781463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-16377560026933412282011-02-14T06:54:46.548-08:002011-02-14T06:54:46.548-08:00i'll be hanging out in the bar before i have t...i'll be hanging out in the bar before i have to go to work so maybe i'll see you there.<br /><br />good luck to you.Doug Vitarellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17147433188969926917noreply@blogger.com