# Mockumentary Pitch > Create pitch materials for mockumentary projects including loglines, synopses, one-pagers, and lookbooks. Use when user needs to create pitch materials, write a logline, develop a synopsis, make a pitch deck, or prepare a mockumentary project for presentation. Triggers on pitch preparation, logline writing, synopsis development, deck creation, or lookbook assembly for mockumentary projects. Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/mockumentary-pitch` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/mockumentary-pitch` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/mockumentary-pitch/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Coding & Dev Tools - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/mockumentary-pitch --- # Mockumentary Pitch Preparation Create compelling pitch materials that sell the concept and demonstrate tone. ## Pitch Materials Overview | Material | Length | Purpose | |----------|--------|---------| | Logline | 1-2 sentences | Hook, elevator pitch | | Synopsis | 1 page | Story summary | | One-pager | 1 page | Sell sheet with key elements | | Treatment | 5-15 pages | Detailed story breakdown | | Pitch deck | 10-15 slides | Visual presentation | | Lookbook | 10-20 pages | Visual/tonal reference | ## Logline **Formula for mockumentary logline:** [Documentary premise] follows [character with flaw] as they [pursue goal] in [absurd world], revealing [satirical truth]. **Examples**: - "A documentary crew follows an aging British rock band on what may be their final tour, revealing the absurd ego and touching delusion behind rock stardom." (Spinal Tap) - "Five eccentric dog owners compete at the most prestigious dog show in America, exposing the strange passions lurking beneath suburban respectability." (Best in Show) **Key elements**: - Documentary framing explicit - Character flaw/gap implied - Stakes clear - World absurdity hinted - Satirical target suggested **Save to**: `pitch/logline.txt` ## Synopsis **One-page synopsis structure**: **Paragraph 1**: The world and documentary premise - What is being documented? - Why is a crew there? - What world are we entering? **Paragraph 2**: Main characters and their delusions - Who are we following? - What do they want? - What's the gap between self-image and reality? **Paragraph 3**: The central conflict/event - What's at stake? - What goes wrong? - How do character flaws create problems? **Paragraph 4**: Escalation - How do things get worse? - What comic complications arise? - How do characters double down? **Paragraph 5**: Resolution and takeaway - How does it end? - What satirical point lands? - What emotional truth emerges? **Tone note**: Synopsis should hint at the comedy through word choice and irony, but not try to be funny. Describe funny things earnestly. **Save to**: `pitch/synopsis.md` ## One-Pager **Include**: 1. **Title and logline** 2. **Format**: Feature film / TV series / Limited series 3. **Tone reference**: "In the vein of [Reference Film/Show]" 4. **The world**: 2-3 sentences on the documentary subject 5. **Key characters**: 1 sentence each for 3-5 main characters 6. **The hook**: What makes this unique/timely? 7. **Why now**: Cultural relevance, zeitgeist connection 8. **Why this team**: Creator credentials (if applicable) **Save to**: `pitch/one-pager.md` ## Treatment Extended story document covering: 1. **Opening**: How documentary begins, first images, first interviews 2. **World establishment**: Introduction to the subject/subculture 3. **Character introductions**: Each major character's first appearance and interview 4. **Inciting incident**: What sets the main story in motion 5. **Rising action**: Sequence-by-sequence escalation 6. **Midpoint**: Major turning point or revelation 7. **Complications**: Things get worse 8. **Crisis**: Lowest point / maximum absurdity 9. **Climax**: The main event / confrontation 10. **Resolution**: Where everyone ends up 11. **Final image**: Last shot of the documentary **Treatment tone**: More narrative than synopsis. Should read somewhat like watching the documentary. Include representative dialogue snippets and interview excerpts. **Save to**: `script/treatment.md` ## Pitch Deck **Slide structure**: 1. **Title slide**: Title, genre, logline 2. **Tone slide**: Reference images, comparison titles 3. **The world**: Photos/images evoking the documentary subject 4. **Character slides**: 1-2 per major character with casting suggestions if any 5. **Story overview**: Visual act structure 6. **Sample moments**: 3-4 specific comic scenes described 7. **Why now**: Cultural relevance 8. **Series potential** (if TV): Season arcs, episodic engine 9. **Team**: Creator bios 10. **Contact**: How to reach you **Save to**: `pitch/deck/` (as .pptx or images) ## Lookbook Visual and tonal reference collection: **Include**: - Still images evoking the documentary world - Reference frames from similar mockumentaries - Character inspiration photos - Location references - Color palette and visual style notes - Excerpt pages from the script demonstrating voice **Purpose**: Show you understand the tone. Demonstrate the gap between the earnest documentary surface and the comic reality underneath. **Save to**: `pitch/deck/lookbook/` ## Mockumentary-Specific Pitch Tips **Demonstrate the earnestness**: Pitch materials should describe characters without mocking them. Let the absurdity speak for itself. **Show the gap**: Every character description should imply the gap between how they see themselves and how we'll see them. **Prove you understand documentaries**: Reference real documentaries that inspired the style, not just comedy references. **Address the "why documentary" question**: Be ready to explain why the documentary format is essential, not just a stylistic choice. **Avoid explaining the jokes**: If you have to explain why something is funny in pitch materials, it probably won't read as funny in the script. --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/joelborellis) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.