The Pitch Docs Presents: Mary Bredin - The Power of Connection

This bonus episode of The Story Series is brought to you in collaboration with The Pitch Docs, an online platform founded by "Shimmer and Shine" Creator Farnaz Esnaashari that pairs first time show creators with seasoned veterans: https://thepitchdocs.com

Mary is a creative, quirky, master of story spells. She is Emmy nominated for Best “Pre-school Show” for “Justin Time”, developed and executive produced Netflix’s “True and the Rainbow Kingdom”, co-creator of Disney Jr’s “Pikiwik Pack”, developed girl led action series “Jade Amor”, and Youtube Original “Behind the Beats”. One of the EPs on the Oscar nominated feature “The Breadwinner” - an honour. She mentors diverse and upcoming voices through programs at WIFT and WIA. WGC member. Mary is most proud of her son who is in his second year at McMaster.

🎙️In this episode, we explore:

✅ How creating the feeling of a pitch is just as important as the pitch itself

✅ Following up without being annoying

✅ The secret to short, powerful emails

✅ Best and worst career advice she’s ever received

✅ And why showing green lawns on animated TV shows needs to stop

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