Bibles & series documents · Core
Pitch bible
Also called: development bible, sales bible
ELI5
A pitch document explaining a series idea, its world, characters, engine and future potential.
Used in conversation
“The pitch bible needs a clearer series engine and stronger future episodes.”
Definition
A persuasive development-stage series bible created to sell, finance or commission a show.
Here “Pitch bible” means: A persuasive development-stage series bible created to sell, finance or commission a show.
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.
Connected terms
- Production bibleA pitch bible sells and proves a series; a production bible maintains rules and continuity after commission.
- Future episode examplesEpisode examples demonstrate repeatability.
- Series overviewA pitch bible commonly includes a series overview.
Sources & evidence · 6
Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- Film Independent — Episodic Lab Application and Project MaterialsDirect source · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- Screen Australia — Story Documents: DramaDirect source · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- Screen Australia — What is a Synopsis? An Outline? A Treatment?Supporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) — Scripted Pitch Deck GuideSupporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- Sundance Institute — Pitch Deck, Lookbook, Sizzle and Proof-of-Concept GuidanceSupporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- World Wide Web Consortium — Making Audio and Video Media AccessibleSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-14