Brooks Elms

Initiator
DISC Type : Di

Screenwriter at Hollywood Usa

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Brooks Elms is a WGA screenwriter, filmmaker, and the founder of Buzztown, where he coaches storytellers. A New York University graduate, he has written over 45 screenplays, taught at UCLA Extension, and directed independent features. Colleagues and students describe him as knowledgeable, personable, and enthusiastic.

Outside of his professional writing, Brooks is passionate about helping other creatives overcome obstacles, drawing from his own journey. He dedicates time to personal growth and mentorship, having been a leader in the ManKind Project. He also enjoys coaching his sons basketball and soccer teams.

He made over 50 short film experiments before he even attended NYU film school.

Personality Overview

Impact-Oriented

Friendly Challenger

Conviction Driven

They usually prefer to drive the conversation.  They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Mentoring Writers
He focuses on helping writers get "unstuck" and build momentum, using his own frameworks to help them make tangible career progress.
Filmmaking Craft
As a writer-director with a BFA from NYU, he is deeply involved in the entire filmmaking process, from story development to directing and producing.
Personal Growth
He has a long-standing passion for personal development and incorporates principles of empowerment and authenticity into his coaching and creative work.

Media Appearances

Brooks has no verified media appearances

Work History

Screenwriter at Hollywood Usa
1-1990
Writer-Director, Producer at Brooks Elms' Evolution Films
5-2016 - 7-2021
Instructor at UCLA Extension
3-2020 - 3-2021
Program Coordinator at Age Inclusion in Media
7-2018 - 4-2019
Director of Social Media Strategy at Onedome Global

Education

1990 - 1994
BFA from New York University
Education details unavailable from East Hampton High School

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Insights For Selling To Brooks

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally
  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Brooks is

  • Product value plays a big role, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Brooks

  • If they do not firmly believe in you, they will refuse without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Brooks move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Brooks take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Brooks

Personality Compatibility


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