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Backyard Productions is proud to announce the inaugural event of its brand-new series, “Backyard Presents.” Backyard Presents’ first seminar is: “Everything you wanted to know about pitching…but were afraid to ask," on September 20th at 4PM at Backyard. 

This fun and informative seminar features an interactive panel discussion hosted by Eli Green, Backyard EPs and special guests: senior agency producers and creative directors. 

Eli Green is a veteran comedy director and high-level treatment writer/creative consultant. Eli will be joined by executive producer Kris Mathur, Backyard's head of production.

The panel will also include Group Executive Producer Salima Millott with VMLY&R; creative director and founder of SpecBank, Dan Sorgen; and Kati Haberstock, the executive director of production operations at Erich and Kallman.

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The seminar will cover all aspects in pitching, including how to manage the call and make a positive first impression, understanding why they are even speaking for you, the do’s and don'ts of pitch preparation, and creating and presenting a kick ass treatment that stands out from the competition. The esteemed panel will offer their insights and advice, as well as answer any questions you may have.

The venue is at the Backyard office in Manhattan Beach. They will also be live streaming this event on .

The schedule is: 4PM arrival and check-in, 4:30PM-6PM Seminar, followed by cocktails and dinner reception.