Pitch trailer

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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]

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Examples

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.

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References

  1. ↑ Paul, Jonathan "8 Great ‘Proof of Concept’ Films That Got Picked Up by Hollywood" Premium Beat June 11, 2015. Accessed January 29, 2016
  2. ↑ Sullivan, Kevin P. '"Watch An Early ‘Looper’ Proof Of Concept Trailer Made From Other Movies" mtv.com October 15, 2012
  3. ↑ Sciretta, Peter ""Kevin Tancharoen’s ‘The Hunger Games’ Pitch Trailer: This Is How Filmmakers Pitch Movies To Studios" Sept 6, 2012, Accessed January 29, 2016