Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Writer-producer roles & credits · Core

Series creator

Also called: creator

ELI5

A person credited or presented as originating a television series concept, subject to the relevant credit system.

Used in conversation

“The deck describes the project as a series creator; the episode examples need to prove that promise.”

Definition

A person credited or presented as originating a television series concept, subject to the applicable credit system.

Here “Series creator” means: A person credited or presented as originating a television series concept, subject to the applicable credit system.

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

  • ShowrunnerThe creator originates the series; the showrunner leads its continuing creative and production execution. One person may hold both roles.
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