# John Sacchi

> Fmr EVP, Development & Production at Lionsgate; Executive Producer of Peacock's One of Us Is Lying

Founder of 5 More Minutes Productions, producing film and television.

Executive Producer of One of Us Is Lying for Peacock, and The Six, set up at A24 Television.

Producer of feature film Girl, starring Jason Isaacs, Luke Newton, Sofia Wylie and Maddie Ziegler.

Sixteen years at Lionsgate, on the original team that grew it into a top-five studio with $1B+ at the 2012 domestic box office.

Rose to EVP, Development & Production for features, running the micro-budget division and labels including Pantelion Films and Codeblack.

Pairs great storytelling with disciplined budgets, smart financing and a clear read on the audience.

\*No unsolicited scripts

Things I can advise on:

✔️ Isolating IP for film or TV
✔️ Developing stories for film or TV
✔️ Understanding independent film
✔️ Packaging and pitching a project
✔️ Distribution in today’s market
✔️ Finding and backing new voices
✔️ Starting a production company

I help filmmakers and writers develop stories that work creatively and make sense as a business.

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $75.00

## Example Questions

- I’m thinking of starting a production company. What are the next few things I should focus on?
- Is my story viable for film or TV?
- How do I package my project to make it more viable for distributors?
- What types of projects are more viable in the marketplace?

## Links

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