The Gatekeeper Keys
Development Assets: Treatments, Pitch Decks, and Coverage
Before a producer reads a 110-page script, they read the Treatment. Before a studio executive greenlights a project, they look at the Pitch Deck. And before a publisher decides to market a book's film rights, they order Coverage.
These development documents serve different purposes at different stages of a project. Coverage evaluates the material, a treatment develops the story in prose, and a pitch deck presents the project's concept, tone, audience, and visual direction in a concise presentation.
Paid Consultation — $50/hour
Unsure Which Development Asset Your Project Needs?
Book time to discuss your project, idea, or screenplay with a professional before deciding what comes next. Consultations are billed at $50 per hour, with no obligation to purchase any ScreenwritePro service afterward.
Professional Coverage: The Adaptability Audit
Not every story is ready for the screen. Our coverage services provide an objective, professional analysis of your material to determine its strengths, weaknesses, and commercial potential.
What Is Script Coverage?
Script coverage is a professional evaluation of a screenplay that assesses its strengths, weaknesses, structure, characters, dialogue, pacing, commercial potential, and overall development needs. Coverage gives a writer or producer an outside assessment of the script and identifies areas that may need improvement before the project is submitted or developed further.
Book Coverage The Film/TV Evaluation
Specifically for authors and publishers, our Book Coverage answers the most critical question: "Is this book adaptable?" We analyze the manuscript for cinematic hooks, protagonist strength, and structural viability. This report is an essential tool for literary agents looking to pitch rights to Hollywood.
Script Coverage
For filmmakers with an existing draft, we provide a Development Executive's view of your script. We grade your project on a "Pass, Consider, or Recommend" scale, giving you the honest feedback you need to fix your script before you send it to your dream producer.
Coverage services start at a base rate of $499.
If your coverage identifies problems that require more than feedback, you can move from diagnosis to development through our script doctoring and rewrite services.
For authors and publishers considering film or television adaptation, the assessment can serve as the first stage before moving into a book-to-screenplay adaptation.
Treatments vs. Pitch Decks: What Do You Need?
While both are essential sales tools, they serve different purposes in the development process.
The Film Treatment
A Treatment is a prose document (typically 5 to 25 pages) that outlines every major beat of your story. It describes the characters, the world, and the plot from beginning to end.
- Purpose: To prove the story works structurally and to provide a roadmap for the full screenplay.
- Starting Price: $999.
For nonfiction projects, we also provide documentary and docuseries development tailored to the project's research, footage, interviews, and intended format.
The Pitch Deck
A Pitch Deck is a highly visual presentation. It uses mood boards, comp titles, casting ideas, and graphic design to convey the vibe and tone of the movie or show.
- Purpose: To capture a producer's imagination in 30 seconds. It is the elevator pitch in visual form.
- Starting Price: Quoted by complexity.
Can I get both? Yes. Most successful creators use a Pitch Kit—a combination of a Treatment and a Pitch Deck to present a complete vision to the industry.
Why ScreenwritePro for Development?
We apply four years of industry experience and a track record of 100+ projects to ensure your assets speak the language of Hollywood.
- Genre Mastery: We know how to pitch a Thriller (40+ projects) differently than a Documentary (20+ projects).
- Strategic Positioning: We identify the Unique Selling Proposition of your story.
- Inside Knowledge: We know what executives like Brendan Deneen are looking for when they open a pitch folder.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I pay for coverage before I write the script?
It saves you time and money. Professional coverage identifies plot holes or marketability issues early, allowing you to fix the story at the treatment stage rather than rewriting a 110-page script later.
Do you design the pitch deck graphics, or just write the words?
We do both. Our Pitch Deck service includes professional visual curation to ensure the deck looks as good as it reads.
Can you provide "Rush" coverage for an urgent meeting?
Yes. We offer expedited turnaround times for clients who need to prepare for a last-minute pitch or festival deadline.
What Does Script Coverage Include?
Professional script coverage typically includes an evaluation of the screenplay, a summary of the story, an assessment of its strengths and weaknesses, and development notes identifying areas that may require revision. The purpose is to provide an objective assessment that can guide the next stage of development.
Every great film was once a few pages of prose.
Stop talking about your project and start presenting it. Contact ScreenwritePro today for the Treatments, Decks, and Coverage you need to get in the room.