hit the deck 

There are wise and cost-efficient ways to develop your documentary.  

 

After framing the story and establishing access to film it, you need to sell this idea to funders, investors and distributors.   You will also want to share your idea with collaborators.  

 

One of the primary tools is a smartly written and illustrated pitch deck.

 

At docstory911 we are often called upon to write and supervise the design of these decks.  

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There are some basics. You need a logline and a synopsis of the story. You'll want a list of characters and a breakdown of how the film will play out, then a rough production style section.    

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I don't like to overdo these -- they can be a colossal waste of money.   Nor do I like to see a production skate by with a cursory presentation.  

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Again, it goes back to the story. If the story is framed correctly, everything that follows in the deck should be supportive and transformative for the reader. 

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I can guide this process or do the whole damn thing for you. I have designers I like to work with or I can supervise the work of yours.  

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Look. Everyone is going to ask you for a pitch deck.  Do it right and it will be a calling card for your film.  Half-ass it and well, you get the idea. 

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