We recently interviewed an exec from The Gersh Agency and I found this advice very helpful to our TV writers. I wanted to share with you all!
The 3 most important elements in any TV pilot are characterization, the world and the relationships. These 3 elements are MORE important than the actual plot. The story will change. Once the pilot is picked up, other writers, executives, etc, will come in and the story you have laid out will most likely be quite different than the one that is produced. That's why it's so important to have such strong, distinct characters in the pilot because THOSE will be the constant anchors. Especially when you are pitching TV, focus primarily on the characters, the world, relationships and stakes as any exec will know that the actual story will go through several revisions.
Best,
Joey Tuccio
President of Stage 32 Happy Writers
The 3 most important elements in any TV pilot are characterization, the world and the relationships. These 3 elements are MORE important than the actual plot. The story will change. Once the pilot is picked up, other writers, executives, etc, will come in and the story you have laid out will most likely be quite different than the one that is produced. That's why it's so important to have such strong, distinct characters in the pilot because THOSE will be the constant anchors. Especially when you are pitching TV, focus primarily on the characters, the world, relationships and stakes as any exec will know that the actual story will go through several revisions.
Best,
Joey Tuccio
President of Stage 32 Happy Writers
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