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
Heart and humor
Half-hour comedies. Hour dramas.
An established Director, Writer and Executive Producer, Phil was born in New Jersey, but moved to the UK when he was six. After getting a First in English at Newcastle University, Phil worked in London before moving to Los Angeles. He now lives in Santa Monica with his wife and three loud kids.
Phil began his career in London in the mid-90s on the cult British TV show THE BIG BREAKFAST, before directing C4’s hit sketch show SPOONS. He went on to direct commercials (Sony Playstation), music videos (The Bees) and a series of weird award-winning short films - HICCUP, DANGLE, POST, and FLIPPED AND PING. Phil has directed over 90 episodes of primetime shows and three features including LAST MAN ON EARTH, BROOKLYN 99, MODERN FAMILY, GOOD GIRLS, LIFE IN PIECES, THE MIDDLE, FRESH OFF THE BOAT, BLACK-ISH, RAISING HOPE, BREAKING IN, MEN OF A CERTAIN AGE, THE GRINDER, ALL ABOUT STEVE (starring Sandra Bullock and Bradley Cooper), CHALET GIRL (starring Felicity Jones) and NO SLEEP ‘TIL CHRISTMAS (starring Odette and Dave Annable). He's also directed four pilots (including Fox's ENLISTED and ABC's UNCLE BUCK). He is currently EP/director on SINGLE DRUNK FEMALE for Freeform/Hulu.
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.
Be sure to familiarize yourself with Roadmap's Code of Conduct.
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.