[header] How to pitch a screenplay [title] Research the producer. [step] Find out what movies this producer has already made and any movies that are currently in development. Look up movie titles online to see what they're about, and watch the movies if you can. 
Trade publications such as the hollywood reporter will tell you what movies are being developed. [substeps] Look for commonalities in the producer's movies, such as genres, budgets, locations, actors or themes.