DEVELOPMENT NOTES
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PASSThe story is either unclear, has weak structure, needs more complex character work or is lacking proofreading and industry-standard formatting.
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NEEDS DEVELOPMENTThe screenplay is working in most areas but not executing at its highest potential. The script will be in great shape if the writer addresses the action items disclosed in the feedback.
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CONSIDERThe story is clear, the structure is strong, the characters are 3-dimensional, and the proofreading and formatting is professional and up to industry standard.
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logline review
PASSThe logline is either unclear, doesn't match the story told in the screenplay, and/or is not selling the story.
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NEEDS DEVELOPMENTThe logline is not executing at its highest potential. The logline will be in great shape if the writer addresses the action items disclosed in the feedback.
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CONSIDERThe logline is clear, matches the story told in the screenplay, and is compelling enough to entice buyers to want to read the script.
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SOCIAL responsibility analysis
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NEEDS DEVELOPMENTThe screenplay is intentionally or unintentionally creating a negative impact on historically marginalized groups that may cause harm to their communities.
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socially responsibleThe screenplay is socially responsible, culturally competent, and does not intentionally or unintentionally create a negative impact that may cause harm to historically marginalized groups.
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PITCH MATERIALS
PASSThe story is unclear and/or the deck isn't visually stimulating or lacks a professional look.
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NEEDS DEVELOPMENTThe materials may be working in some ways but lacking in others that are easily remedied if the writer addresses the action items disclosed in the feedback.
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CONSIDERThe story is clear and the materials are visually stimulating with a professional look.
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Screenplay Formats
SHORT(UP TO 20 PAGES)
A screenplay intended to be produced as an original motion picture.
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TELEVISION(UP TO 60 PAGES)
A screenplay intended for television, ie. a teleplay. This includes pilots, spec episodes of an established series, and web series.
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FEATURE(UP TO 120 PAGES)
A screenplay intended to be produced as an original motion picture with a running time less than a feature film. This can include proof of concepts, trailers, and complete stories.
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Television Formats
ONE-HOUR
Usually dramas told in 4-6 act structure. Think GAME OF THRONES or LAW & ORDER SVU.
1/2HR SINGLE-CAMERAA series shot like a film on one camera. These shows have more freedom in location than 1/2hr multi-camera shows and are written in 3 acts. Think INSECURE or MODERN FAMILY.
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1/2HR MULTI-CAMERASet on a soundstage with limited sets, produced in whole like a play in front of a studio audience with multiple cameras and are written in 2 acts. Think MARTIN or FRIENDS.
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LIMITED SERIESUsually one season of 6-10 episodes, 1-hour episodes. Frequently told as whodunnit stories with closed endings and are usually written in 5 acts. Think LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE or CLICK BAIT.
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MINISERIESUsually told in 4-6, 2-hour episodes and are usually written in 5 acts. Think WHEN THEY SEE US or ROOTS.
Service Format Selection: TV x 2 |
ANTHOLOGYA series pushed by theme that changes the world and possibly characters each episode or season. Anthologies are usually 1/2hr single-camera or 1 hour shows. Think HOMECOMING or BLACK MIRROR.
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TV MOVIEA narrative piece written in 9-Act structure. Think Lifetime and Hallmark movies.
Service Format Selection: TV + Additional Pages |
Pitching Formats
ONE-PAGER
(1 PAGE)
A one-page overview of your project to include the title, logline, genre, tone, major characters, the writer's motivation/market interest, and a 3-paragraph summary of the story.
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TREATMENT
(UP TO 10 PAGES)
A present-tense, narrative of your project in prose. Should cover all of the major story beats and have a beginning, middle and end.
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PITCH DECK
(UP TO 15 PAGES)
Used to visually sell your project using graphics, colors and fonts that represent the tone, themes and look of the project. Information included varies on the stage of the project and the audience of the pitch but should always include the title, logline, genre, tone, major characters and locations, short story summary, and short bios for the creative team.
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STORY BIBLE
(UP TO 15 PAGES)
An extension of the pitch deck that can live with the project in perpetuity, constantly growing as the executives and staff develop the show. Can include extensive character bios and arcs, location designs, future episode synopses, etc.
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