Introductions, queries & submissions · Core
Targeted submission
ELI5
A pitch or package sent to a deliberately chosen recipient because of specific fit instead of broad circulation.
Used in conversation
“This is a targeted submission to buyers already looking for contained thrillers.”
Definition
A pitch or package sent to a deliberately chosen recipient because of specific fit rather than broad circulation.
Here “Targeted submission” means: A pitch or package sent to a deliberately chosen recipient because of specific fit rather than broad circulation.
Pitch context
You may hear “Targeted submission” while preparing, delivering or following up a pitch.
Why it matters: Helps you understand how projects are presented, submitted, discussed and followed up.
Sources & evidence · 7
Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- Film Independent — Episodic Lab Application and Project MaterialsDirect source · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- Sundance Institute — Pitching Resources and Program GuidanceDirect source · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- Sundance Institute — Pitch Deck, Lookbook, Sizzle and Proof-of-Concept GuidanceSupporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- Film Independent — Screenwriting and Episodic Program Application MaterialsSupporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- Writers Guild of America West — No Writing Left BehindSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-14
- Writers Guild of America West — Fight Back Against Free WorkSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-14
- pitch.dog — Pitch Dictionary Deep Research SynthesisSupporting source family · practitioner · checked 2026-08-14