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Moonshot Initiative Team
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Meet the Experts Who Want You to Succeed as a TV Writer
Before our fellows pitch to major studios, they work with showrunners, development execs, and more through the Pilot Accelerator.


Moonshot Initiative Team
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Meet the Industry Judges for the 2024 Moonshot Pilot Accelerator
Semi-finalists will have their scripts read by at least two industry judges — showrunners and producers looking for emerging talent!


Katrina Medoff
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15 Lessons We Learned From 4 Years of Interviewing Hollywood's Top Filmmakers
Here's what we learned from interviewing 86 filmmakers on our virtual workshop series over the last 4 years.

Moonshot Initiative Team
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4 Tips for Hitting Submit on Your Moonshot Pilot Accelerator Application
You need accountability and motivation to submit your TV pilot script to programs like the Moonshot Pilot Accelerator!

Moonshot Initiative Team
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Meet Our 2021 Moonshot Pilot Accelerator Fellows: Kate Torgovnick May
In this Q&A with Pilot Accelerator fellow Kate Torgovnick May, learn about her career path and tips for bringing humanity to your TV pitch.

Moonshot Initiative Team
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Meet Our 2021 Moonshot Pilot Accelerator Fellows: Danielle Nicki
Learn how Pilot Accelerator fellow Danielle Nicki got more confident with pitching, then hear from her live on our April 7 panel!

Moonshot Initiative Team
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Meet Our 2021 Moonshot Pilot Accelerator Fellows: Vivian Kerr
Vivian Kerr shares how untold history inspired her TV pilot script and how the she pitched to HBO through the Moonshot Pilot Accelerator

Moonshot Initiative Team
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Info Session About the 2024 Moonshot Pilot Accelerator: Full Replay
We answer our community's questions about the Moonshot Pilot Accelerator for emerging TV writers in this Q&A. Applications close 4/14/24!

Moonshot Initiative Team
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Meet Our 2023 Moonshot Pilot Accelerator Fellows: Zuri Rice
2023 Moonshot Pilot Accelerator fellow Zuri Rice talks about how her life inspires her scripts and the importance of a succinct pitch.

Moonshot Initiative Team
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Meet Our 2023 Moonshot Pilot Accelerator Fellows: Brooke Solomon
In this Q&A, Brooke Solomon, one of last year's fellows, discusses the Moonshot Pilot Accelerator, her pitching tips, and more.


Katrina Medoff
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2 Questions You Need To Be Able To Answer About Your Pilot Script
When you submit your pilot scripts to contests or pitch your project, it’s super helpful to know these two things.

Katrina Medoff
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Here’s What’s Wrong With Your Pilot Script
One change could make a world of a difference for your TV pilot script and help you succeed in writing competitions.


Moonshot Initiative Team
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The Answers We Want To See on Our Moonshot Pilot Accelerator Application
Are you submitting your pilot script to the Moonshot Pilot Accelerator for emerging TV writers? Here are tips to make your application shine

Moonshot Initiative Team
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Announcing Our Film Challenge & Pilot Accelerator Dates for 2024!
Get your pilot scripts ready, because we're opening Pilot Accelerator applications soon! And for LA-based filmmakers, it's time to mark...

Moonshot Initiative Team
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Crucial Advice on Pitching Your TV Show: Moonshot's 'No Film School' Podcast Episode
Listen to Moonshot Initiative's interview on the No Film School Podcast, hosted by GG Hawkins, a 2023 Moonshot Pilot Accelerator fellow


Moonshot Initiative Team
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What It’s Like To Write a TV Pilot Script in 30 Days
This week, our January 2024 cohort of our Write a Pilot in 30 Days course finished the first drafts of their TV pilot scripts!


Moonshot Initiative Team
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How writer/director Krystin Ver Linden cast Keke Palmer in the Sundance hit 'Alice'
Writer/director Krystin Ver Linden's directorial debut, "Alice," made its worldwide debut at the 2022 Sundance Film Fest.

Katrina Medoff
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5 Exercises for Strengthening Your Pilot Script’s Cold Open
The first scenes of your pilot need to capture the reader’s attention. Here's how to accomplish that!

Katrina Medoff
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6 Tips for Hooking a Reader in the First Pages of Your Pilot Script
The first pages of your TV pilot script need to be a representation of your very best work, and they need to establish the world succinctly.
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