Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Pilots, presentations & launch · Working

Pilot pickup

Also called: order to pilot

ELI5

A choice to fund or produce a pilot from a script or pitch.

Used in conversation

“Can we make the pilot pickup clearer in the season overview?”

Definition

A decision to fund or produce a pilot from a script or pitch.

Here “Pilot pickup” means: A decision to fund or produce a pilot from a script or pitch. Other meanings are stored as separate sense entries and must be chosen explicitly.

Pitch context

You may encounter this in a series pitch, pilot process, writers' room or commissioning conversation.

Why it matters: Explains how series are structured, staffed, commissioned, produced and released.

Connected terms

  • Pilot orderThe search label “order to pilot” can route to both entries.
  • PilotOne possible US-centred path from pilot to continuing series.
  • Series orderOne possible US-centred path from pilot to continuing series.
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