3The Pitch

DOI: 10.4324/9781003186182-6

Whew! You have fully developed your original idea into a full script. You are ready to pitch it to producers, production companies, and investors to bring your vision to life. With so many networks, cable outlets, and streaming services, content is a much-needed commodity. Now more than ever, creative content has a great chance to find an audience. Audiences are seeing more diverse voices in the writer’s room, behind the camera, and making the pitch.

One of the most important parts of this phase is putting together a successful pitch. You want to be sure to express your creative point of view and demonstrate an understanding of where your idea fits into the current market. Remember you will put in a ...

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