Jason Hellerman shares on No Film School: 6 Essential Ways to Prep Your TV Pitch for Studio Execs.
He starts by pointing out: “Every TV show that’s on the air was an idea in someone’s head at one point. and then, it was a pitch that they delivered.”
His suggestions, in a nutshell?
- Have a clear vision.
- Write a compelling logline.
- Write a synopsis.
- Develop memorable characters.
- Practice your pitch.
- Incorporate feedback.
He closes with:
“By focusing on comprehensive coverage, crafting a compelling logline and synopsis, developing memorable characters, creating a strong visual presentation, and utilizing feedback for improvement, you can create a pitch that stands out from the competition and captures the attention of network executives.”
My take: This is great advice, and well worth the read!