Here are the points from the article:
1. Your pitch presentation should have the same tone as the genre of the series.
This is something that i have found very useful as it discusses the tone of the pitch. This is something i will be helping to convey through written pieces about characters and plot an obvious at the show is a sitcom it needs to be funny to show the show is funny.
2. Set the stage for the pitch before delving into the basic story points (“beats”) in the pilot episode.
This is where i will discuss the length of the show, the time period it is set etc.
3. Make eye contact with everyone.
4. Once the stage is set, start with a killer teaser to pique their interest.
This is something i have thought about. How to get people interested. I think i would like to talk about the show, tell a story from the view of one of characters maybe leading to a joke that shows again the tone of the show.
5. Once you’ve effectively grabbed their attention with the teaser, pitch out the basic A and B stories of the pilot episode.
Here the article suggests using sketches to show the characters but we are going to hire our actors and use picture of them and to discuss important and interesting facts about them rather than to bombard them with lots of information that is mostly irrelevant. I know what my main story of the pilot is already but need to work on strengthening my b plot.
6. Present the basic structure of the pilot episode.
Simon has told me that our pilot needs to have some form of conclusion but is open ended enough that it feels like part of series. I have a good idea of the pilots conclusion and they discuss how important this is in the article in this section.
7. End your pitch of the pilot episode on a high note that portends future conflicts versus too much resolution and harmony.
As i am writing the whole series for this show i have already envisioned most on what will happen during the series. I have a clear arc for most of the characters now and will soon begin on writing down their journeys so that we know what will happen throughout the series to each character. Therefore i know that the pilot has an ending that will show of future conflicts and people wanting more.
8. Make them care.
Emotional investment is key!
9. Clarify the week-to-week of your series.
by having episode synopsis's it will be clear what is happening in each episode.
10. Show them your series is set on fertile ground.
similar point to the last. episode loglines to show that the episodes are on the same track.
11. What is your intention for your series?
12. Briefly and succinctly pitch out the basic mythology of the series.
make the 'network' want to ask questions about your characters.
13. Let them know if it’s a “premise” pilot or a “non-premise” pilot
My pilot is a non premise pilot. We are dropped right into the action from the very start of the show. It is just a day for the characters, but it is the first time we see this world.
14. Think about casting—networks are all about getting the widest audience possible for their brand, so it’s always a good idea to have diversity in your cast.
Having diversity among the cast means the characters will reflect the world more realistically. this means making is multiracial and multigenrational. I have already considered this and having played on a football team i know that most non league teams are made up of a wide age group and diverse people many players are a lot older ad some as young as 16. this is something i have taken into account when creating the characters.
15. If you have a huge canvas of characters for an ensemble series, it can be helpful to prepare a visual aid—such as a chart—to refer to each character.
16. A short (three minutes or less) “sizzle reel” can be effective if it’s really provocative and well executed.
This is something i would have to discuss with chris and danny as this would be their job but i think it sounds interesting and potentially we could do something rather than to do with the episodes more of a extra you might get on a shows website. for example greys anatomy introduced new interns in one of its seasons and had an online mini series of about 5 minutes each episode which featured the interns as central focus. This could be an option but again it is something to think about but for the boys to decide.
17. Props can be a useful selling tool, but don’t use them as a crutch.
This is something we have talked about and i think needs to be looked at further as we need to consider what it will bring to the pitch.
18. Finish the pitch, and don’t buy it back.
19. Hollywood is built on relationships.
20. Be a professional.
21. Don’t discuss finances or price quotes in the pitch meeting.
22. I generally recommend that you have three pitches prepared when you’re meeting with a producer. Only ever pitch one idea. Be confident in your idea and show that you are passionate in getting this idea on the air.
Here is the link:
http://masteringfilm.com/pitching-guidelines-for-original-tv-series/
I have found this useful and will refer back to this when i am creating the book etc for hand in for the pre production unit.
stay safe,
Helen
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