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How to Build Pitch Decks for Development and Inspiration

Scheduled

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Time

7 pm EDT / 4 pm PDT

Duration

2 Hours

Cost

$35

Subjects

Filmmaking, Screenwriting

Topic

Business

How to create a stunning deck to inspire and also help sell your feature or TV series.

Pitch decks are useful for more than just pitching your script. Many writers create them for story inspiration—to set the tone, help them develop characters, or create an outline. Creating a formal pitch deck can help, even in the early stages of writing!

And, of course, they're good for their original purpose ... pitching your vision.

As a screenwriter and graphic artist, Maya Zivkovich will focus on tips to help you create a stunning pitch deck worthy of any producer's consideration.

Some say pitch decks or series bibles are some of the hardest things you’ll ever write. But, with the right tools, guidance and a dash of inspiration, you can easily build a kick-ass pitch deck & series bible.

Maya will walk you through the importance of this document and break down the different components needed for your deck to truly stand out from the rest. No design experience necessary—you’ll get plenty of her best tips and tricks from her many years and expertise as a graphic artist (and no, you do NOT need to use A.I. ...)

By the end of the presentation, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge, tools, templates, and the motivation to get you on your way to creating your very own deck. 

The presentation will cover:  

  • A brief history of pitch decks
  • The difference between pitch decks and series bibles
  • Key components for decks and bibles (sections/categories)
  • Formatting and referencing
  • Good VS bad (what not to do)
  • Examples of different decks and bibles
  • Q&A

*includes worksheets/templates for participants

What previous attendees have said ...

"Very thorough and interesting presentation! Many thanks for making it happen!"

"I’ve just watched the replay and it was a very thorough session with actionable advice (and supporting docs!), so thank you. I’ll make sure to put all of this to good use now."

"This was a great and very informative presentation, Maya really provided great insight and detail, and the pace was perfect."

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Host

Maya Zivkovich
Maya Zivkovich (she/her) is a screenwriter and experienced graphic designer from Montreal Quebec, Canada. With over 18 years in the field of design, Maya’s career now comes full circle as one of her first jobs involved designing DVD covers. Now she’s returned to working with the entertainment industry once more. She’s combined her writing knowledge with […]

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