FAST
Also called: free ad-supported streaming TV
ELI5
Free streaming television funded by advertising, often presented as scheduled channels.
Used in conversation
“The distributor is exploring a FAST channel built around the library titles.”
Definition
Free ad-supported streaming television, usually delivered as scheduled channels or on-demand content without subscription.
Here “FAST” means: Free ad-supported streaming television, usually delivered as scheduled channels or on-demand content without subscription. Other meanings are stored as separate sense entries and must be chosen explicitly.
Pitch context
You may encounter “FAST” in scripted television conversations or materials.
Why it matters: Explains how series are structured, staffed, commissioned, produced and released.
Connected terms
- AVODAVOD is on-demand viewing funded by advertising; FAST is scheduled linear-style streaming funded by advertising.
- Free ad-supported streaming televisionThe search label “FAST” can route to both entries.
Sources & evidence · 6
Supporting source families. This entry is an editorial synthesis rather than a quotation from one canonical glossary.
- Screen Australia — Story Documents: DramaSupporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) — Scripted Pitch Deck GuideSupporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- Film Independent — Screenwriting and Episodic Program Application MaterialsSupporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- Producers Guild of America — Producing Credits for Episodic Television (Scripted)Supporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- Writers Guild of America West — Screenwriters HandbookSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-14
- Format Recognition and Protection Association — FRAPA Format ResourcesSupporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-14