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First Draft Filmworks

The industry leader in film and TV pitch development and pre-production management.

Our Services

We provide customized solutions for scriptwriters, filmmakers, & independent production companies by curating impactful film and TV pitches & managing the complete pre-production workflow remotely.

Write it. Pitch it. Film it.

Our Philosophy

We know you are in film business to pursue your passion & make films- not to waste your time preparing tiresome pre-production reports & lengthy pitches. Let us handle all that for you! We believe in executing film service experiences that helps save you time and get your projects approved effortlessly.

Why Us

Pitch Deck

Visually eye catching presentations overviewing your project.

Our devoted team of graphic artists & copywriters will put together an amazing pitch deck based on your film or TV screenplay. The presentations we make includes Log-line, Synopsis, Character Brief, Tone, Moodboard, Target Audience, Comparisons in the Genre, etc. Our pitch decks have proven time and again to impress potential investors for our clients.

Shooting Scheduling

Colored stripboard & detailed script breakdowns.

Using industry standard software we create a realistic schedule for your film, TV show, or commercial to make sure that your video production goes smoothly. The breakdown sheets will identify & account for all the key elements within scenes (e.g. Cast, Extras, Vehicles, props, wardrobe, special effects, etc). All schedules include a detailed one-liner colored stripboard additionally containing information about the shoot location, the characters in the scene and the number of pages.

Script Treatment

In-depthly deconstructed act-by-act summary of your script

Our team will piece together a multi-page easy-to-follow document that lays out your story as it happens in your screenplay written in present-tense prose. It includes logline, breakdown of the main characters & summaries of all three acts, with pithy descriptions of the plot points, locations and characters. It’s your chance to nail the world of the story for studio executives and potential investors before handing them the actual screenplay.

TV Show Bible

Detailed visual blueprint of your show

We will create a visually catchy show bible presentation based on your pilot script, treatment, or episode synopsis to present your idea to studio executives and potential investors in such a way that the reader can easily visualize your entire show and understand what it feels like to watch a typical episode. It includes a pitch with a logline synopsis of your show, story world, character breakdowns, pilot episode summary & tone for future seasons. If your goal is to create & sell a TV series trust us you need a bible.

Preliminary Budget

Topsheet Budget & Detail level sheets

Using industry standard software we create a preliminary budget for your film, TV show, or commercial that is perfect for getting your potential investors interested in your project. The budget will contain Topsheet, Detail level sheets & Total above the line and below the line budget. It’ll prove to be a game changer in getting your film projects financed.

Script Coverage

On-point coverage report of your script with valuable feedback

We provide the most professional & high-end Script Coverage report on your script. It will include valuable feedback on how you can improve your screenplay & make it more polished before approaching potential investors. If you are planning to submit your script anywhere this script coverage services will make sure that it can’t just be “knocked out.”

Our Process

Drawing from our years of experience and industry knowledge, our team can manage your pre-production process remotely & create a great pitch for your project that gets results.

01 Discovery Phase

We start by understanding the goals of your new project & gaining insights of your script. Your idea is unique and so are your needs. Time frames of your delivery will be set, so you’ll know what to expect.

Drawing on the information received during the Discovery phase, along with our own expertise, we begin to organize the groundwork for the project. This oftentimes includes deep diving into client’s script, as well as looking externally at other film of similar genres.

Research & Organization

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03 Design & Development

This is where the real fun begins! We provide you our services based on the above two steps. Your script is our blueprint, the basis of any service project. This phase is one of the more labor intensive parts of the process, but it’s also the key to a successful project.

Before we hand over the final delivery, we review internally to make sure nothing’s been missed and everything looks great. In this step, client interaction is crucial. We welcome your feedback and approval, to make sure our team succeeds in implementing your vision.

Editing & Delivery

04 Hire Us

We’re currently taking on new projects. Would you like to discuss yours?

hello@firstdraftfilmworks.com

FAQs

Is My Intellectual Property Safe with you?

All of our clients must accept and adhere to our strict terms and conditions to remain part of it. Your work is protected and never shared with anyone besides our team. We maintain a permanent record of every single person in our team who is in touch of your work over time. And, regardless of whether you take advantage of our services, you should consider registering your work with the WGAW Registry first.

Are There Any Exceptions on Turnaround Time?

Our usual turnaround time is 7 days (1 week or less) for the vast majority of projects. Although every project is different & there are exceptions to our turnaround time depending on the length of your script.

What is your pricing?

Every project is different. The pricing depends strictly on your script length. We are committed to providing you the best service at minimal price. Please select Get a Quote with the details of your script to get custom pricing for your project.

Testimonials

“Mr. Tripathi was very communicative from the very beginning in wanting to understand what I wanted. Followed up with pertinent questions and took on my ideas/concerns. The product was delivered in good time, and tweaks were made following consultation. I couldn’t be happier and I hope to use his service again.”

Nkem Ifejika
Producer & Presenter at BBC News
“First Draft Filmworks does first-rate work that equals and often exceeds industry standards, and we consider them part of our team.”

Spencer Lord
Writer - 'The Brain Mechanic'
“Working with Shubham Tripathi was a fantastic collaborative experience, he was efficient, creative & worked fast. It was a wonderful creative collaboration between creatives. I was grateful to speak to him as many times as I did. He responded to each call, email & made appropriate changes quickly. I am very happy with the work he did on the budget as well as the Script deck. Look forward to working with him again.”

Stogie Kenyatta
Actor, Writer, & Comedian