In addition to a tight, killer script, every TV project needs a strong series bible or deck to help convey sustainability and its role in the marketplace. And execs commonly ask for pitch decks for features as well! So submit your Series Bible, Pitch Deck (20 pages max each), or both, and the exec will conduct a 30-minute notes call (1-hour if submitting both documents) to help you clarify and sharpen the supplemental material to help your marketing efforts.
Questions? Email terra@roadmapwriters.com
Concept first. Amazing characters can make a good script great, and sadly the opposite is also true. Show me you have considered where the idea CAN go. Be open to collaboration and prepare for the truth. There's no room for preciousness, because if we are all in agreement, nothing changes.
Features, mini-series drama/comedies, dark comedy, short films, thriller and crime/true crime features.
Sci fi, horror, romance, unscripted/reality concepts.
Iain started his film career working in production, reaching the position of 1st Assistant Director, and collaborating with directors such as Joel Schumacher, Tom Hooper and George Lucas along the way. From international, big studio productions to small independents, Iain has experience creating a diverse slate of work, something which he has found vital in his development role. Iain has always been driven by the power of great storytelling. To this love of creation, he brings an extensive knowledge of visual styles, production processes, and the adaptability to produce work that engages a diverse audience across a spectrum of genres.
Whilst working as an award-winning Creative Director, Iain thrived whilst being the centre of the creative process, again transferring these elements to his development role. Iain's strength is spotting potential, and helping writers, directors and producers identify and craft the possibilities. Strategically minded, Iain is forging an ever-growing network of agents that help source writers of interest, as well as having close links with producers, crew and artistes. He looks forward to meeting a diverse spectrum of talent!
After registering, you will receive instructions on how to submit your material in your order confirmation email. After submitting your material, please allow 3-4 weeks to receive proposed times for scheduling your consult with the exec.
PITCH DECKS: These are visually-driven documents (20 pages max) that use images and short paragraphs of text to demonstrate the tone, world, character insight, key plot points, stakes, and theme of the series or feature. If the Pitch Deck is for a show, it will use some of the same sections of text as your Series Bible, but will be less extensive. When creating a pitch deck, always make sure that you are using images of a consistent size and quality, and that you use the same font, color code, margins, and other design specifications throughout. Click here for a Pitch Deck example! Want more insight? Consider signing up for our Creating Professional Level Pitch Decks webinar!
SERIES BIBLES: These supplemental documents are text-only (20 pages max), and can get requested when marketing any sort of TV show. Among other things, they should demonstrate what makes your characters unique and captivating, the focus and evolution of their arcs, the rules of the world, the hook of the story engine, the intended tone and theme, as well as why YOU are the best person to write this show from this perspective. Here's example #1 and example #2. Note: The formatting and organization of Series Bibles has changed since these examples were created, but addressing these sections in your own Series Bible will be a great starting point to make sure you're answering questions before they're asked.
**Please note series bibles and pitch decks are each limited to 20 pages maximum. Please contact terra@roadmapwriters.com for pricing on a consultation for material exceeding 20 pages.
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Questions? Email terra@roadmapwriters.com
Cancellation Policy: You may cancel your registration for a refund or Roadmap gift card if you have not yet submitted your material for review. However, once your material has been received by Roadmap, your registration cannot be canceled. Having revised material or a desire to retroactively apply a discount or gift card code are not grounds for cancellation, refunds, or gift card credit. Once your material has been submitted, the only acceptable grounds for cancellation and a refund or gift card credit is an unforeseen, ongoing emergency on the part of either the writer or the exec resulting in more than 6 weeks without any scheduling update from the exec via direct contact or Roadmap, or a sudden change in the exec's ongoing availability. In the instance of an irreconcilable scheduling issue, the writer may still receive a written feedback report from the exec. In this case, the writer is not entitled to a refund or gift card credit as the exec has read the submitted material and provided written feedback in lieu of the call.