Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Contributors, participants & casting · Working

Casting tape

Also called: casting reel

ELI5

Recorded material used to show a potential participant, contributor, host or ensemble on camera.

Used in conversation

“The proposal needs to explain the casting tape, not just promise it.”

Pitch context

Use this in nonfiction pitches to separate what is known, accessible, ethical and structurally repeatable.

Why it matters: Distinguishes story, access, evidence, format mechanics and participant-care responsibilities.

Sources & evidence · 8

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.