Life’s a Pitch: Writing and Designing a Professional Pitch Deck - March 2024

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$499.00
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A picture is worth a 1000 words! 

That's why it's so important to have a visual component to your film or television script. Let Jess Carson walk you through the steps of creating a killer pitch deck. You'll gain the tools to make a solid film/television deck that captures the exact style and tone of your project so that there's no confusion on what your vision is for your story.  

Shows like STRANGER THINGS and ADVENTURE TIME have really raised the bar on how pitch decks are constructed and presented. Decks were crucial in getting both of these highly creative and outside-of-the-box concepts sold. The more you can paint a clear picture of the world, mood and characters of your script, the more likely you are to wow executives!

We get it. Pitch decks can be intimidating, but that’s why Roadmap has designed this special five week class to guide you through the process and walk away with a professional pitch deck ready for marketing! 

The Five Week Class Will Cover: 

  • The structure and content of a pitch deck 
  • Content, language, and tone 
  • Graphics and design 
  • Presentation  
  • Pitching with a deck

Week One - Introduction and Characters

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This week, we will focus on the overall goal of a pitch deck as well as flesh out your character descriptions. 

  • Instructor will lecture on the contents of a pitch deck
  • Instructor will explain how to craft a well-thought out, yet succinct, synopsis
  • Instructor will discuss how to develop and flesh out your character descriptions
  • Instructor will discuss how to craft the content on your tone page
  • Instructor will give you feedback on your logline and tonal comps
  • Instructor will explain the homework. 

Week Two - Engine, Pilot & Mini-Bible

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Summary

This week, we will focus on the  engine, pilot and mini-bible. 

  • Instructor will lecture on structuring and crafting your Pilot Page (if needed)
  • Instructor will explain the television show Engine
  • Instructor will discuss how to craft your mini-bible (if needed)
  • Instructor will give feedback on your character bios and revised logline, synopsis and comps
  • Instructor will explain the homework

Week Three - Deck Element Review and Design Prep

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This week, we'll focus on designing your pitch deck. 

  • Instructor will lecture on how to source and select images for your pitch deck 
  • Instructor will lecture on how to put together a cohesive theme for your pitch deck
  • Instructor will give you feedback on your previous assignment
  • Instructor will explain the homework

Week Four - Additional Elements and Pitch Prep

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This week, we will review your pitch decks and prepare your pitches. 

  • Instructor will lecture on additional elements that could be needed for your deck 
  • Instructor will lecture on how to craft your “showable” deck and your “leave- behind" deck 
  • Instructor will lecture on how to properly pitch – in-person and in the age of Zoom
  • Instructor will give you feedback on your deck design
  • Instructor will explain the homework

Week Five - Pitches

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Summary

This week, you will pitch with your Instructor and a selected panel. 

More about
Jess Carson
Writer/Producer
Tiny Phoenix, Inc. / Formerly on THE FLASH

Jess Carson is a Los Angeles-based Black writer/director who made her way into filmmaking in her hometown of Little Rock, AR by self-producing a number of short films within her local community through trial, error, and a sheer love of the craft.

In 2015, she decided to branch out to hone her skills in more saturated markets – first by way of Brooklyn, NY, where she was hired to write an Off-Broadway musical, ONLY HUMAN, and then settling in Los Angeles, CA in 2018.

Her work spans genres and her focus is on well-rounded, character-driven narratives that resonate with audiences of all demographics as well as those that put society under a lens via undertones of societal commentary.

Most recently, Jess was a writer on the CW's THE FLASH, from the end of season 6 until the end of the show's 9-season run. She is also polishing a wide range of projects and is actively developing a gritty, original TV show, DEAD RED. She is represented by managers Kegan Schell & Abigail Palmer at Navigation Media Group.

How it Works

Cancellation Policy: You may cancel for a full refund up to 5 days prior to the start of the class. Cancellations requested after this period will be ineligible for refunds.

Please ensure you are familiar with our Code of Conduct.

The Roadmap Promise

Roadmap Writers prides itself on the quality of executives we bring to our programs and we work hard to get you the best feedback possible.

Our vetted executives are chosen by the legitimacy of the companies they work for and their ability to evaluate pitches and pages.

Only the executives you sign up for will be provided with your materials.