The Story Room Experience
creative pitching simulation
Teams participate in a timed simulation where they are assigned creative roles such as Executive Producer, Director, and Screenwriter. They must generate movie ideas based on randomized prompt cards covering genre, characters, and events. Along the way, the…
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Description
Teams participate in a timed simulation where they are assigned creative roles such as Executive Producer, Director, and Screenwriter. They must generate movie ideas based on randomized prompt cards covering genre, characters, and events. Along the way, the facilitator (acting as the 'Studio Boss') provides real-time strategic interference and feedback, requiring teams to adapt and refine their pitches under pressure. The session concludes with a winner selection and a facilitated discussion.
Benefits
- Increased creative confidence in pitching ideas.
- Enhanced ability to maintain team collaboration under high-pressure conditions.
- Practical, first-hand experience in managing complex feedback loops.
- Development of a shared language for effective creative decision-making.
- Professional insight into the subjectivity of industry storytelling.
Additional Experience Info
Operational Requirements: A room capable of hosting 6-20 participants. Whiteboards are recommended but not mandatory. The 'Studio Boss' persona can be adapted for the specific needs of the group, ranging from 'Chaotic Neutral' to 'Cooperative' for educational settings.
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Hosted by Trevor Colgan
About the Host
I am an award winning novelist, screenwriter and producer with twenty eight years of experience in the entertainment industry. I have a particular expertise in story structure. This inspired me to create the Story Room Experience. It is an in person game that reproduces the environment of a professional writing room. Through the fun and interactive elements of the game, new and aspiring writers - along with people from all other walks of life - learn how to create compelling stories through the best teaching method available- doing.
Client Requirements
My basic requirements to host a session are a room that can accommodate between six and twenty participants. Whiteboards would be useful but not essential to put on a session.
Focus Areas
Creative/CultureDevelopment/Coaching
Location
Dublin, Ireland
Languages
English
Corporate Experience
Significant
Session Types Offered
Interactive (eg. improv, group-art, yoga etc.)
Past Experience Doing Sessions
Yes - Interactive
Past Clients
Colaiste Dhulaigh, Griffith College (third level schools), RTÉ, BBC
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