SHORT
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TELEVISION
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FEATURE
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ONE-HOUR
Usually dramas told in 4-6 act structure. Think GAME OF THRONES or LAW & ORDER SVU.
1/2HR SINGLE-CAMERAA series shot like a film on one camera. These shows have more freedom in location than 1/2hr multi-camera shows. Think INSECURE or MODERN FAMILY.
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1/2HR MULTI-CAMERASet on a soundstage with limited sets, produced in whole like a play in front of a studio audience with multiple cameras. Think MARTIN or FRIENDS.
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LIMITED SERIESUsually one season of 6-10 episodes, 1-hour episodes. Frequently told as whodunnit stories with closed endings. Think LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE or CLICK BAIT.
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MINISERIESUsually told in 4-6, 2-hour episodes. Think WHEN THEY SEE US or ROOTS.
Service Format Selection: TV x 2 |
ANTHOLOGYA series pushed by theme that changes the world and possibly characters each episode or season. Think HOMECOMING or BLACK MIRROR.
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MOVIEA narrative piece told in 9-Act structure. Think Lifetime and Hallmark movies.
Service Format Selection: TV + Additional Pages |
ONE-PAGER
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TREATMENT
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PITCH DECK
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STORY BIBLE
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TPP offers recommendations on our services as a rating system to help writers understand where their work currently stands.
OUTLINE REVIEW
NEEDS DEVELOPMENTThe story beats need to be made more clear to ensure the writer is ready to move to script without getting stuck along the way.
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GO TO SCRIPTThe story beats are clear and the writer is ready to move to script.
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THE FIRST 15
PASSAn executive is likely to pass on the script due to the story being unclear, weak structure, and/or lack of proofreading and industry-standard formatting.
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NEEDS DEVELOPMENTAn executive may choose to continue the read if the writer addresses the action items disclosed in the feedback.
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CONSIDERAn executive will likely continue the read because the story is clear, the structure is strong, and the proofreading and formatting is professional and up to industry standard.
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DEVELOPMENT NOTES
PASSThe story is either unclear, has weak structure, needs more complex character work or is lacking proofreading and industry-standard formatting.
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NEEDS DEVELOPMENTThe screenplay is working in most areas but not executing at its highest potential. The script will be in great shape if the writer addresses the action items disclosed in the feedback.
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CONSIDERThe story is clear, the structure is strong, the characters are 3-dimensional, and the proofreading and formatting is professional and up to industry standard.
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ANALYSIS
NEEDS DEVELOPMENTThe screenplay is intentionally or unintentionally creating a negative impact on historically marginalized groups that may cause harm to their communities.
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SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLEThe screenplay is socially responsible, culturally competent, and does not intentionally or unintentionally create a negative impact that may cause harm to historically marginalized groups.
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PITCH MATERIALS: NOTES
PASSThe story is unclear and/or the deck isn't visually stimulating or lacks a professional look.
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NEEDS DEVELOPMENTThe deck may be working in some ways but lacking in others that are easily remedied if the writer addresses the action items disclosed in the feedback.
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CONSIDERThe story is clear and the deck is visually stimulating with a professional look.
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