the Pitch depts.
NOTE — There are so many things that go into making a series or a movie that get so little attention. As Bound builds, please use the “Production” pages as a guide to the many elements that must come together to make the series at a certain standard. The pages will be a directory, as we add team member profiles, and also, the pages can act as a general breakdown of the budget and funding goal:
Each section below has a department overview and listings of the needed jobs to fill. Overall, it’s the cumulative jobs included that are the greatest expense of the project (and rightfully so). The jobs will make up 50-60% of the budget, with the rest going to set design, gear sourcing, platform build and of course - as sure as death - taxes and fees on fundraising and production.
Introduction to “PITCH.”
— Since we’re operating independently, we’ve got to consider not just the series and episodes, but also the ecosystem in which a series can exist. So, the following elements, which are often done by a third party or a network, are included in-house.
PUBLISHING
— A forest for the tree (Bound). This includes funds to build and operate a lean and mean, customized website for the series and other materials. It will be a space for engagement with the series through writing, photo and video and also a streaming home for episodes.
Jobs included.
Publishing Director — This person leads in the overall development and maintenance of the platform. They oversee initiatives like feature writing and video and customs for the site. They’ll also help prep episodes for streaming.
Translator — To start, we want to deliver subtitled episodes in four languages, in addition to English. These translations will be done with real people (and not AI) and we’ll need someone to act as liaison to the different translators.
ventures
— You can’t be who you are until you’re somebody else - with the money - first. Being independent means holding the responsibility for finding fun and creative ways to help sustain the series (in addition to sponsors, etc). We’ve included funds to start up an online parlor for a few, merch items and events.
Jobs included.
TBD — If possible, we may cover someone dedicated to shepherding items or ideas from conception to production. It’s a stretch position, though, meaning it’s only covered if there’s room after all production expenses.
TBD — If we’re able to expand this department, we’ll also consider someone to help maintain the site.
Art
— Show ‘em your stripes. Images add up fast, from foundation works like a logo/main image or themed art for a season, to continually updating work, like art specific to episodes or for marketing material or site features. So, we’ve considered funds for artwork and their placement (advertisement).
Jobs included.
Art Director — This person leads on creating art for all the different initiatives that come with a project: series art, episode art, campaigns, written features and merchandise. They oversee timelines and delegated work, if contracted.
Artist/Designer — Allotment for contract work, as needed.
Social
— If you don’t know, you don’t know. We’ve included funds to produce profiles, behind-the-scenes documentation, fun videos and other outreach to help spread the word on the series and the people within it. Because, you know, what’s the point of making a series and not telling as many people as possible?
Jobs included.
Social Director — This person maps the outreach plan for the distribution of episodes and for the platform/project at large. They produce profiles, photo and video for the platform and manage any social media accounts.
Videographer — Leads filming/photography for promo material.