Pitch Decks

Pitch decks are increasingly important industry tools to market writers’ work.

ScriptUp has significant experience in creating punchy, visually engaging pitch materials that win industry plaudits.

While there’s no such thing as a standardized deck format, over time ScriptUp has refined a formula which balances clarity, brevity, and imagery. This forms the basis of our pitch deck creation service:

THE SCRIPTUP PREMIUM PITCH DECK:

Page 1: A clean title page to set the visual tone of the deck.
Page 2: A strapline to bring hook and intrigue to the project, and a logline to neatly summarize your story’s line of action.
Pages 3-9: A punchy, tightly edited synopsis (600-1,000 words) that clearly communicates the writer’s voice.
Pages 10-16: Sharp, distinctive character profiles of up to six leads roles (max. 400 words each).
Pages 17-19: A mission statement for the project, covering tone, genre, target audience, marketability, and comparable projects.
Page 20: A contact page.

When hiring ScriptUp to create a deck on your behalf, we take care of:

Writing original deck text in response to your screenplay. (Alternatively you can choose to write your own text.)
Sourcing references images from comparable film and TV projects.
Handling the graphic design, typography and layout of the deck.
Creating custom concept art, if wanted, to bring characters, settings and key plot points to life.

We like to work quickly and accurately, so our standard turnaround time for deck services is ten days from the time of ordering. We’ll be sure to let you know if delivery will be significantly earlier or later at the time you make your order.

The price for the service STARTS AT $1,850

PITCH DECK CASE STUDIES

Case Study One | Title Slide

ScriptUp was hired to create a visually distinctive pitch deck to communicate the tone and visual atmosphere of a historical thriller project.

Case Study One | Strapline and Logline Slide

Having read the script, we sourced dozens of reference images from libraries of comparable film projects.

Case Study One | Sample Synopsis Slide

Next, we drafted a concise synopsis and character profiles which reflected the writer’s voice and matched the tone of the script.

Case Study One | Sample Synopsis Slide II

Once the draft text was in place, we laid out the copy and imagery to maximise flow and clarity.

Case Study One | Character Profile Sample

Finally, we submitted a working draft of the deck to the client, integrating their feedback before exporting the finished article.

Case Study One | Mission Statement Sample Slide

Based on the strength of its visual presentation, the project received significant sales agent and distributor attention.

Case Study One | Sample Contact Slide

Case Study Two | Title Slide

ScriptUp was hired by a professional screenwriter to create a pitch deck based on their contained thriller screenplay.

Case Study Two | Strapline Slide

After reading the script, we drafted a logline, strapline, synopsis and individual character profiles on the writer’s behalf, submitting them for feedback and approval before locking them in.

Case Study Two | Synopsis Slide I

We then undertook all the visual research for the deck, sourcing dozens of reference images from comparable films and TV projects.

Case Study Two | Synopsis Slide II

Once all text and imagery was approved, we handled the layout, typography and graphic design.

Case Study Two | Character Profile Sample

On the back of this deck, the producers have offered the writer a paid commission to adapt the concept for TV.

Case Study Two | Contact Sample

HOW DO I START THE PROCESS?

FIRST — contact us via the link below to discuss the specifics of your project and your aims for the deck. We’ll set up a brief intro video call and send over full sample decks.

After that, we’ll quote you a price between $1,850 and $2,450 depending on complexity. Payment will be made in two instalments — half before commencement, half on completion — and is payable online via a Stripe link.

NEXT — We’ll read and review your screenplay, drafting roughly 2,500 words of concise, clear deck text including a logline, synopsis, character profiles and mission statement. We do this in a viewable and editable shared Google Doc so that you can review, suggest, or make changes along the way. While this is being done, we’ll source relevant comparison images from extensive libraries of film and TV screencaps. If you’ve requested additional concept art, your concept designer will return the first samples within this window for review.

MAX 10 DAYS LATER — We’ll return your finished deck as a high-resolution PDF. At this stage you’ll have a chance to review and request any final amendments. If you’ve ordered custom concept art, your HD image files will also be returned at this point. After that, you’re free to use all materials to showcase your project in its best light; we’ll send you a copy of the master deck file so future updates can be in your hands.

Finally it’s the second instalment payment. And if you need to follow up with us for any reason, we’re easily reachable over phone or email.

EMAIL US TO GET STARTED