Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Competition, game & elimination systems · Working

Heat

ELI5

A preliminary contest that qualifies participants for a later round.

Used in conversation

“Let’s explain how the heat will work in practice during filming.”

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.