Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Access & access risk · Core

Proof of access

Also called: access evidence

ELI5

Evidence showing that promised access is real, current and sufficiently specific.

Used in conversation

“Let’s explain how the proof of access 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.

Connected terms

  • AccessAccess is the practical relationship or permission itself; proof of access is evidence presented to a buyer that the access is real.
  • Intended accessA simplified access-development sequence.
  • Secured accessA simplified access-development sequence.
Sources & evidence · 8

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.