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Everything Screenwriters (Probably) Don’t Know About Meetings – Laverne McKinnon

Filmcourage

Published

October 16, 2023

[Watch the video interview on Youtube here]

Film Courage: What’s the difference between a general meeting and a pitch meeting?

Laverne McKinnon is a Career Coach, Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, Professor and Producer: A general meeting is just a pure let’s get to know each other to see if there’s chemistry and if I’m an executive or on the producing side, I’m looking to mine some territory so I get to know you better without making a commitment to you. From the artist’s side, it’s let me share as much as I possibly can about who I am in case an opportunity arises that might be right. There isn’t a specific job opening or opportunity that is immediately available. The general meeting is okay, let’s just get to know each other and then or sometimes they call a meet and greet.

Film Courage: But you’re going to someone’s office?

Laverne: Or having a cup of coffee somewhere or even a zoom now.

Film Courage: Do you think most screenwriters understand what happens in general meetings?…(Watch the video interview on Youtube here).

About:

Laverne McKinnon is a Career Coach and Certified Grief Recovery Specialist who is deeply passionate about helping people achieve their personal and professional goals. Her clients call her a Moonshot Mentor because she believes that everyone has the ability to achieve their wildest dreams. With over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry and a unique skill set in creativity and leadership, Laverne understands that unaddressed setbacks and grief can erode resilience. Her work specializes in guiding folx to reconnect with their core strengths and aspirations so they can hit their professional moonshots.

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