FormatMaker

Turn your television format concepts into professional production packages in seconds

Configuration

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Format & Concept Details

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Script & Pitch Parameters

Select Pilot Storyline

Choose one of the 10 AI-generated storylines to base the production plan and screenplay draft on

Selected Storyline Detail

Creating Production Package

Analyzing format concept...

FormatMaker

Project Name

8 Episodes $5,000 Demo $3,500/Ep

Project Summary

Overview of the TV Series Format

Concept Hook

"A stunning tagline here."

Detailed concept description...

Primary Locations 3 Locations
Episodes / Season 8
Demo Budget $5,000
Estimated Season Budget $40,000
Regular Episode Budget $3,500
Production Gear Tier Prosumer DSLRs

Core Format Identity

Target Audience

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Genre / Tone

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Unique Selling Proposition (USP)

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Pitch Deck

Stakeholder presentation slides for local TV networks

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Production Breakdown

Operational checklist and locations log

Locations & Permit Plan

AI Plan & Permits

Key Equipment & Assets Needed

Production Phases

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Pre-Production (Weeks 1-3)

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    Production (Filming Weeks)

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      Post-Production & Delivery

        SWOT Analysis

        Strategic assessment of the format for local TV programming

        S

        Strengths

        W

        Weaknesses

        O

        Opportunities

        T

        Threats

        Production Staffing Plan

        Comparing minimal launch crew vs. optimal crew for scale

        Minimal Crew

        Essential Setup (Skeleton Crew)

        Designed to execute the demo episode and early episodes on a budget, maximizing multi-role capacities.

        Optimal Crew

        Professional Scale Crew

        Optimized for rapid production schedules, high production value, and distribution standards for TV networks.

        Budget & Cost Structure

        Financial breakdown for the Demo Episode and overall Season cost estimates

        Demo Budget Allocation

        Financial Estimates Summary

        Demo Episode Budget: $5,000
        Est. Cost Per Season Episode: $4,200
        Est. Season Production Budget: $33,600
        Target Local TV Licensing Fee / Ep: $6,000

        Budget Item Breakdown

        Category Allocation (%) Amount Inclusions & Details

        Marketing & Production Calendars

        Social media promotion campaigns and content scheduling

        Phase / Week Release / Deliverable Details & Milestones

        Media Kit & Sales Sheet

        Licensing assets, commercial models, and broadcast slot strategies to pitch networks

        The Format Engine

        Core mechanics...

        International Adaptability

        Sponsorship & Brand Integration

        Target Slots & Broadcast Partners

        Format Licensing Sell Sheet Summary

        Genre / Classification

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        Target Audience

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        Suggested Licensing Model

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        AI Executive Critique

        Independent evaluation, threats, and recommendations for the format

        Executive Opinion

        Generating review...

        Potential Threats & Blockers

        What Can Go Wrong (Risks)

        Pilot Demo Scripts

        Generate screenplays for any of your 10 storyline ideas — each saved in the project file

        Select a Storyline for the New Script

        Choose one of your original 10 storyline ideas to generate an additional screenplay draft.

        Screenplay Draft

        EPISODE 1

        Generating screenplay...