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  • TV Pilot Service

TV Pilot & Series Bible for TV

Build a compelling pilot and a crisp series bible that proves longevity. We define the story engine, map season arcs, and deliver a pitch‑ready package.
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  • Streamer‑ready teleplay format
  • Season arcs & episode grid
  • NDA & IP safe

Overview

A successful television series begins with a pilot that hooks immediately and a series bible that proves longevity. This service is built for creators who want more than a strong first episode, it’s for those who need a repeatable story engine capable of sustaining multiple seasons.

We develop pilots that establish tone, genre, and character dynamics within the opening minutes, while the accompanying series bible articulates the long-term vision producers, networks, and streamers expect to see before committing.

Before pages are written, the premise is stress-tested for sustainability. Characters are engineered for conflict, evolution, and ensemble chemistry. Season arcs are mapped with clear escalation, ensuring the series can expand without losing focus or momentum.

We create pilots that hook in minutes and sustain seasons. Our process stress‑tests premise and character engines before pages to save time and elevate quality.

  • Development
Premise validation, comps, beat‑storming, and detailed pilot outline.
  • Characters
Protagonist drive, ensemble dynamics, flaw/need arcs, and chemistry.
  • Bible
World rules, tone, themes, season arcs, and episode springboards.

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Tell us your premise, network target, and timeline. We’ll reply with next steps.
We respect your privacy. NDA available on request.

Deliverables

  • Series Logline & One‑Pager
A compelling hook and concise overview of the series engine and promise.
  • Pilot Beat Sheet
Act‑by‑act breakdown of story turns, A/B/C plots, and cliffhanger/close.
  • Pilot Script (30/60 pages)
Industry‑standard teleplay format customized for half‑hour or hour.
  • Series Bible
World, tone, themes, character bios, backstories, and the show’s story engine.
  • Season Arcs & Episode Grid
Season overview plus 8–10 episode springboards with loglines and stakes.
  • Pitch Materials
Deck & lookbook with comps, audience, tone boards, and positioning.
  • Revision Passes
At least one structured revision with tracked changes and notes.

Typical timeline

  • 1. Week 1: Premise validation, comps, and series one‑pager.
  • 2. Weeks 2–3: Pilot beat sheet + outline; ensemble/character passes.
  • 3. Weeks 4–6: Pilot teleplay in milestones; review sessions.
  • 4. Weeks 7–8: Bible pass—world, tone, season arcs, and episode grid; pitch decks.

Packages

Pilot Foundation

Prove the engine before pages.

  • Series Logline & One‑Pager
  • Pilot Beat Sheet
  • Character Roster
  • 30‑min consult
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Pilot Draft

Popular
From outline to pilot teleplay.
  • Everything in Foundation
  • 30/60‑page Pilot Script
  • 1 Revision Pass
  • 2 × Review Calls
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Series Bible & Pitch

Pilot + bible + pitch assets.
  • Everything in Pilot Draft
  • Series Bible
  • Season Arcs & Episode Grid
  • Pitch Deck & Lookbook
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  • Streamer‑ready
Teleplay formatting tuned for networks/streamers; pacing with act outs.
  • Process‑driven
Clear milestones, artifacts, and feedback cycles—no black box writing.
  • Pitch visuals
Lookbooks and decks that communicate tone, audience, and positioning.

Pilot & Bible FAQ

Yes. You retain 100% ownership of your IP. We can sign your NDA or provide ours.
We use industry‑standard teleplay templates; half‑hour ~30 pages, hour ~55–65, adapted to your network/streamer target.
It’s the repeatable dramatic mechanism—premise, goals, obstacles—that powers episode generation and longevity.
Typical timeline is 6–9 weeks from beats to polished pilot and bible. Rush options available.
The Bible & Pitch package includes a deck and tone boards. We can expand to a full lookbook on request.
Milestone‑based. Common split is 50% to start, 25% on draft, 25% on final. Alternative schedules available.

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