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

Character tape

ELI5

A short video focused on a real participant's presence, story potential and relationships.

Used in conversation

“We need to agree how the character tape will be handled with the people affected.”

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.

Caution

This usage is established in practice but is not fully standardised. A domain specialist should review it before release as canon.

Sources & evidence · 8

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.