Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Bibles & series documents · Core

Format bible

Also called: production bible, format manual, production format bible

ELI5

A detailed manual meant to help another production reproduce a television format while preserving its core identity and rules.

Used in conversation

“Please include the format bible in the next pitch package.”

Definition

A detailed manual intended to help another production reproduce a television format while preserving its core identity and rules.

Here “Format bible” means: A detailed manual intended to help another production reproduce a television format while preserving its core identity and rules. Other meanings are stored as separate sense entries and must be chosen explicitly.

Pitch context

This names a document, asset or development step that can appear in a pitch package.

Why it matters: Tells you what document, visual asset or file someone is asking for or reviewing.

Caution

The legal protection and contractual force of a format bible vary by jurisdiction and agreement.

Connected terms

  • Series bibleA format bible codifies repeatable programme rules, often for adaptation; a series bible describes a particular series and its world.
  • Production bibleThe search label “Production bible” can route to both entries.
  • International formatA format bible records the repeatable system.
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