| I'm Larry Meistrich. I've produced almost a hundred feature films including Billy Bob Thornton's Sling Blade, You Can Count on Me with Mark Ruffalo and Laura Linney and Belly with DMX, Nas and Method Man. We've just started a major new studio called NEHST. We've closed a large film fund, and we're financed to produce and distribute pictures, TV, and Internet projects. I've never felt like the traditional Hollywood system gave people a fair chance so lots of talented people stand outside the doors and never get to show their work. That's why we created PITCH NEHST to accept new ideas in all media, new scripts, finished films to distribute, and learn about talent of any kind. You don't need an agent, a lawyer, or a relative in the business. Follow the instructions, prepare your pitch and send it in. There's a nominal ten dollar fee that goes to cover website overhead and admin costs. I've already made deals with seven people who attended my Pitch Sessions, Aspiring Filmmakers Bootcamp workshops and online here at pitchNEHST. Rafi Marcus, a student at University of Miami, got a deal to produce an original webisode and video series. Jamie Eschricht and his partner John Infantino pitched their kids sports series Dribble Kick Throw on this site and it's currently casting. More deals will be announced in the press soon, and others are in the works. We're looking for anyone who has a great idea - on paper or in a short video. If you have a finished film and want distribution, our team will review it. If you're a cameraman, editor, musician or actor pitch your work too. If you're an actor, check out screentest.biz. Watch this site for notices about what we want to be pitched on. I'll be doing a series of PITCH NEHST LIVE sessions where you get to pitch in person - just check the schedule below. I look forward to seeing your work.
Are you military, veteran, or family? Nehst is testing a new program - GI Pictures - a committment to produce one project a year exclusively written, cast, and crewed by military and their families. www.gipictures.com is taking pitches, similarly to this site, as well as allowing you to enter the database for cast, crew, musicians, etc. Check the site for qualifying info and details.
Running America - casting opportunity
Nehst is currently in preproduction on Running America, a feature length documentary following running superstar Charlie Engle from Coast to Coast. We are casting for runners across America to each run a mile with Charlie.
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Entertainment Weekly covers Nehst and pitching The popular consumer site takes an edgy inside look at live pitching and Nehst's strategy for developing new talent.
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NY Observer covers successful pitch - "National Triumph League."
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Trades cover Nehst's new 250 million dollar film fund.
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Check out Joel Haber's interview with Larry. Fun Joel's Screenwriting Blog
Filmmakers pitch documentary "41" and get theatrical and DVD distribution
A compelling documentary about the Rhode Island club fire, and one young musician who died, was pitched to Nehst and picked up. Theatrical preem is in early March in Providence RI and you can purchase it NOW at:
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Watch for news about the 41 opening and schedule.
"41 is a film where families, skeptics and believers can come together. And whatever you believe or doubt, this is a terrible and wonderful story that will stay with you a long time."
EVENTS CALENDAR
One-on-One Pitches are here! Tuesday is pitch night! Each Tuesday evening Larry will meet with writers, producers, and filmmakers - one-on-one. Dates are listed in the checkout of Pitch Now, and after you register we will give you an approximate time slot. Locations will be rotated, and additional ones will be announced. Check here for the latest news and announcements.
2008 Pitch Sked
June 24 - One on One - Four Seasons Hotel - NYC
July 1 - One on One - Northern NJ
July 8 - One on One - Four Seasons Hotel - NYC
July 15 - One on One - Northern NJ
July 22 - One on One - Four Seasons Hotel - NYC
July 29 - One on One - Northern NJ
August 5 - One on One - Four Seasons Hotel - NYC
August 12 - One on One - Northern NJ
August 19 - One on One - Four Seasons Hotel - NYC
August 26 - One on One - Northern NJ
2008 Bootcamps
June 27-29 - Cleveland
October 3-5 - Las Vegas
Pitch deal project from this site now casting! Nehst is currently casting for kids of all ages, teens and adults for Dribble Kick Throw- our new sports series. Emmy winning sports producer Jamie Eschricht pitched DKT online - and it's starting production. Apply for roles at Screentest.biz
Learning Annex and Nehst Studios join forces for workshops Next workshop - date to be announced - registration through Learning Annex
Does your group want to sponsor a Pitch NEHST session and workshop?
We're putting our schedule together now. Contact us at info@nehst.com
Now Accepting Finished Films for Distribution
If you have a finished film and would like us to review it, please contact us at info@nehst.com
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES
There is a $10. administrative fee per pitch.
Participants registering for any events and not paying by credit card must pay by money order made out to: Nehst Studios, LLC
You must register all pitch and script submissions through this site and submit a signed release and application before we will review any material. Work submitted without these will be returned. Thanks.
Note on Multiple Submissions Many people have requested the ability to apply for multiple pitches at once - and this function is arriving very soon. For now, you must complete your first transaction, get confirmation and then upload before you can upload another pitch. Thanks.
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