In the filmmaking industry, a pitch trailer, also known as a concept trailer or proof of concept trailer, is a movie trailer produced independently by the filmmaker for the sole purpose of illustrating the concept, style and theme of a feature film. Pitch trailers can be used by film directors, producers or executive producers during the film's planning, crowdfunding or fundraising phase. They are often self-financed and are structured and edited to appear like an ordinary feature film trailer. Pitch trailers are most commonly presented to financiers as a part of the film's pitch. Sometimes, these trailers are used for casting purposes and marketing purposes as well. [1]
Well known examples of feature films produced following a successful concept trailer pitch were The Lord of the Rings film series, Looper, [2] The Hunger Games , [3] Machete , Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow , the Super Troopers films, Iron Sky , Pickings , Miles Ahead , Hardcore Henry , Lazer Team , The Peanut Butter Falcon and others. Pitch trailers became popular among indie filmmakers who use websites like Indiegogo and Kickstarter to fund their movies.