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FILM AND TV SHOW PITCH DECK PORTFOLIO
Adapting Books To Film or TV Series
Do you have a Rom-Com? Horror? Sci-Fi? Film and TV decks should immerse the reader in the story world’s tone. Leave them feeling like they already know what your film or TV show is before they’ve even read a single word. That’s where we shine and why we build projects that help show what your project is and help you nail that pitch.
There are two things that agents or buyers need to see: a Pilot and "a Bible for television." You only learn about Bibles when you are working with television producers. Whatever network or streaming company buys any project it needs to see what it presents the audience for at least one full season, and hopefully for 2-4 seasons.
In the last 5 years producers and agents have been asking for the Bible for the show to be supported by pictures. They call this a Pitch Deck. The visual presentation really makes it easier for them to move it up the levels of approval. It also helps them see the writing more like a tv show. They can see the age and beauty of the characters, the type of home that the set construction needs to build, and also revenue streams.
What is a TV show pitch deck?
A pitch deck is a visual presentation/text document used to present your TV show idea to potential buyers such as a production company, studio, or potential investors. It is typically delivered as a PDF but in more recent times it’s not uncommon to see interactive TV decks or projects that include video and are hosted online. Your ultimate goal with any successful pitch document is to leave a lasting impression and distill the essence of your show into a handful of clearly defined pages.
The use of decks in the film industry is fairly recent and is taken from startup companies and other businesses that commonly use them to pitch a new product, service, or idea.
What’s the difference between a TV show pitch deck and a TV show bible?
While there are some similarities between the two, a “pitch deck” is a document used when you initially pitch your series, while a TV series bible is a much longer document developed by the writer/s of a show that details all the ins and outs so that the cast, crew, producers, and everyone else understands all the important information about the show.
It’s also worth noting that many terms will often be used interchangeably depending on who you speak to. I’ve often heard a pitch deck referred to as a lookbook, pitch bible, visual treatment, pitch treatment, and a host of other names. What’s important is to clarify exactly what content the recipient is looking for in the document they’re requesting.
Bring The Audience Into Your World
TV is a visual medium, and there’s a reason that pitch decks have become the gold standard in the industry — it lets you showcase your story as an immersive experience. Rather than simple words on a page, a pitch presentation lets your audience see a glimpse into the creative vision of what your story can be and bring the reader into the world of the show.
Be sure to utilize cinematic imagery and visual elements that capture what you would like your series to look like. The most common approach to this is to use images from existing shows and films that capture the look and feel of your project, however, interactive presentations and videos/trailers within presentations are now commonplace.
Even if you’re not an expert in graphic design, making a deck can be straightforward. Make it simple, and keep the design clean. If you need more guidance we have a guide available for free here.