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.
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Jess Smith is a seasoned producer specializing in film, television, and audio. In her most recent role as the Director of Development for Nickelodeon/ Awesomeness Live Action Studio, she spearheaded the development process for live-action feature films. Among her notable achievements, Jess successfully developed and executive produced FANTASY FOOTBALL in collaboration with SpringHill and Genius Entertainment, partnered with EA Games and the NFL, now available on Paramount +. In addition, she managed development for a robust slate including a film based on DOUBLE DARE starring Tiffany Haddish and a movie sequel to TRUE JACKSON VP with Keke Palmer reprising her memorable role.
Prior to her role at Nickelodeon/Awesomeness, Jess served as an Agent in the Independent Film Group at United Talent Agency. In this capacity, she played a pivotal role in packaging and sales. She sourced financing and assembled cast and crew elements for independent films, including notable titles such as WINNER (W/D Susanna Fogel) and PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN (W/D Emerald Fennell) among many others.
Before joining UTA as an Agent, Jess contributed to the success of Roadside Attractions, an Independent Film Distributor as Manager of co-productions and development for film and television. During her time there, they released 35 films including MANCHESTER BY THE SEA, DEAR WHITE PEOPLE, HELLO, MY NAME IS DORIS, and LADY MACBETH. She played a key role in creating television and films based on the company's library and original ideas, with projects selling to BBC America, FX, Sony, and independent financing reaching a global audience.
Jess' journey in the entertainment industry began in production, where she gained experience in independent films, television, commercials, and music videos. She started as a Production Assistant on TNT’s LEVERAGE, providing her with valuable insights into the intricacies of producing a television season shot on location in Portland.
Driven by her determination to develop compelling stories, Jess made the move to Los Angeles, working for Paradigm Talent Agency in the Motion Picture Lit department. Her passion for aligning with a company that shared her values and creative interests led her to Participant Media, a Financier and Production Company renowned for producing films and documentaries addressing social issues. Notable projects during her tenure included CONTAGION, BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL, and LINCOLN.
Raised in Bala Cynwyd and Gladwyne, PA, Jess holds a bachelor’s degree in film studies from Emory University. Currently residing in Los Angeles, Jess continues to make a mark in the entertainment industry through her passion for advocacy, storytelling, and creative production.
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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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.