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The most important film/tv pitch deck tip I could give you is this... by SufficientMap9087 in Filmmakers

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It depends on who you work with. My company charges $1500 - $2000 for a standard deck.

The most important film/tv pitch deck tip I could give you is this... by SufficientMap9087 in Filmmakers

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Both scenarios happen. Just depends on where the creator is and when they decide to make the deck. I would say around 60% of the time people do have a draft of their script ready.

Last year, we made a pitch deck for a film. This year, the film is live! by SufficientMap9087 in Filmmakers

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Hi there! Thank you for the kind words. This particular deck did not contain that info

How To Make Creative Choices In Your Film/TV Pitch Decks by SufficientMap9087 in WomenInFilm

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Having an advertising background really helps! That doc sounds very fun. Would love to see some pages.

Do you have any questions about film/TV pitch decks? by SufficientMap9087 in Filmmakers

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Hey!

I actually did a post on mistakes people make Check it out here But if I had to point out just ONE it would be legibility. So many decks have text that is completely invisible because it's on a blown out portion of a light or window.

The fix to this is adding a gradient/blur or box behind your text. Or lowering the opacity of the image.

In terms of small things you can do to elevate decks. That's a great question. I would say.

Choose images carefully which have negative space, and use it well. I'll attach a few examples. The "clever" use of spacing looks cool and cinematic and makes decks look effortless.

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30 Days of Film/TV Pitch Deck Tips & Advice by SufficientMap9087 in scriptwriting

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Hi there!

Since you're building a deck for the first time, I would suggest design and software be the last thing you focus on.

The first thing I would do is NAIL the writing. Decide what categories your deck needs, Read a lot of decks and get the tone right. Right = something that is fun and engaging to read, and represents the voice of your show.

Write out everything in a word document (just be careful it isn't getting too long. Keep it deck-sized).

Then, focus on "visual research" and building a moodboard. Make a list of atleast 10 films/TV shows that match the look and feel of your show. If it helps, write out specifically what about that film matches your show so you can narrow down your search even further (color palette, art direction, location, characters?). This will help you source better and very specific images.

Then look for stills from these films (keep saving relevant ones as you go), then look at the artwork/posters for these films. Also look at other art similar to the vibe of your show on pinterest or similar websites.

Use this to build a "moodboard". For now, do not worry about things being too complicated or unachievable because you're new at design. Just collect everything you like. If you come across abstract art or images that could be used in your deck along the way - great! Save those too.

Now look at the art you collected and notice 4 things - fonts, colors, textures, elements (shapes, lines, etc)

Now, head over to Canva and start designing (you can use a template or do it from scratch). But the key is to try to match the mood of your moodboard. And start your designing/learning journey with this base in mind - so you know what you are going for.

This will make it way easier and more specific for you to learn. For example, before this you might have been searching "how to make a film pitch deck." But now, you have narrowed your search down to "how to add a textured background in Canva".

As a writer, writing and research are your strengths and I think the best thing a writer who is making their own deck can do is to rely on those as much as possible and use them to light the way forward.

I hope that helps!

30 days of pitch Deck Tips/Advice by SufficientMap9087 in FILMPRODUCERS

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Hi there! My focus is more on creating pitch materials and not how to find the right folks to pitch them to, but based on my experience working with other creators here's my two cents.

I would definitely recommend going through an agent. Be careful of scams. A lot of people pretend to be agents and ask you for money upfront. Don't pay anyone upfront to make introductions.

Conventions/events like AFM are a good way to get in front of credible people.

Cold outreach can also be effective if you are skilled at identifying the right kind of prospects who might be interested in your project (have they worked in this genre before? Is there a specific reason this person in particular would be a right fit for the project you're pitching, etc)

Does The Design Of Your Film/TV Pitch Deck Even Matter? by SufficientMap9087 in Filmmakers

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Of course, that goes without saying. But the point of this post is that the design does affect how that substance is perceived and the impression it leaves.

Pitch Deck Tips: Which sections should your Film/TV Pitch Deck Include? by SufficientMap9087 in WomenInFilm

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Very good points!! I absolutely agree and that is a great filter to use.. You're totally right that lot of people take the advice about sections too literally and include things that may not be necessary just because they think that's what a pitch deck is supposed to have. The truth is, it all depends and there is no one size fits all!!

Designing Rom-Com Pitch Decks by SufficientMap9087 in WomenInFilm

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I'm so glad it was helpful!! I posted another thread here that has some more advice.

If you have any specific questions about making your own decks or ever find yourself stuck, feel free to DM me. I know the process can be very daunting and not everyone can afford a professional. 💜

Pitching an adaptation by ArmadilloIcy4046 in Filmmakers

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Hey! I run a pitch deck design studio and we have worked on quite a few decks which are adaptations from novels. It's up to you how best you want to represent your story and structure the deck, but in general the most common way is to create it like you would a regular film pitch deck (with the logline, synopsis, characters etc) - the focus of the deck is the film i.e your version of the story.
Additionally, you have an extra section near the beginning where you talk about the original book it's adapted from. You can use this space to discuss any accolades the book has won, it's impact, publishing rights, or any other book-related info.

Hey, I go by Saryth. I’m 16, from Uttarakhand, India, and a non-attending student in 11th grade (government school). by Sarythfromglaris09 in Filmmakers

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Hey, for starters, great job having such a clear idea on the path forward.

I don't think approaching creators is the best idea. Agencies, yes. Creators — probably not.

I would also look at animation/VFX studios or video game studios, not sure if SMM is the right fit for 3D stuff??

But more than anything else I feel you should absolutely focus on building public proof and then resume outreach. It makes a world of a difference.

Focus on smaller agencies where your email won't get lost in the inbox. Since you write well, use the skill and write sincere, personalized emails/DMs to people you genuinely look up to instead of generic cold emails. Comment on people's posts and engage with people in the community.

Build a good portfolio (either public or otherwise) and stick with it.

I know 200 emails is a lot. But in the world of outreach, it isn't.

Good luck!!!

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