NEW SHOW DEVELOPMENT PITCH

You will be required to submit a (maximum 1200 word) show bible. This will include your title, log line, synopsis, characters, and example episode arc(s), in addition to other potentially relevant information you feel the need to explain (setting, plot themes, key scenes, casting recommendations, etc.).

You will need to research your intended market and demographic and explain how your show will be competitive. Your ideas should be presented with potential for development (real show bibles are 100s of pages), so don't feel that you need to provide every detail.

However, your show bible should clearly provide an idea of your vision.

Peer Evaluation (10%) Creativity/Ingenuity

Is the show potentially worthy of critical acclaim; is it innovative content? Is it new and intriguing? Does it serve an important social purpose?

Desirability to a Network/Audience

If this show was actually produced, would you (or someone you know) watch it? If you represented the network, would you green light the show?

Pitch

Was the show presented in a compelling and understandable manner? Would you desire to work with the presenter in future development?

Instructor Evaluation (40%)

Development Literacy

Use accurate terms to describe your show (scipted/unscripted; serialized/episodic; procedural; self-contained/arced; format/docu/hybrid; etc.)

Development Logic

Is your choice of network consistent or supportive of their brand image? Are you asking the right network? Budget - Is this series manageable to produce? Location - Where will you potentially film? (sound stage; elaborate set; specific city)

Simplicity

Get to the hook/point as soon as possible Be able to articulate your show quickly and easily

Market/Target Audience

What is the intended demographic for your show? why are they valuable? Can your idea compete in the market you've outlined?

Structure

Does your pitch have a story-like flow? Are you prepared but not overly rehearsed? Can you address questions about your show?

Passion

Do you care about the content you're proposing? Is your pitch enthusiastic?

Innovation/Creativity

Is the show potentially worthy of critical acclaim; is it innovative content?

Your Show Bible should include your title, logline, synopsis, characters, and example episode arc(s), in addition to other potentially relevant information you feel the need to explain (setting, plot themes, key scenes). You should also conduct a market analysis and discuss the performance of related shows. Keep your Show Bible under 1200 words (e.g. 5 full double- spaced pages), but be sure to address all of the elements of your show and provide a picture of where it leads. See the example Show Bible for THE WIRE for ideas