pilot film
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Definition
Noun: A single, initial episode of a proposed television series, produced to demonstrate the concept, style, and potential of the show to network executives or sponsors in order to secure funding and approval for a full series.
Usage
A "pilot film" (or simply "pilot") is a sample episode used to sell a television show. It establishes the main characters, setting, and tone. - The network loved the pilot film and ordered ten more episodes for the first season. - Creating a compelling pilot film is crucial for getting a series greenlit.
Advanced Usage
- "To shoot a pilot": To produce a pilot episode.
- The studio has agreed to fund shooting a pilot for the new drama.
- "Pilot episode": A synonymous term often used interchangeably with "pilot film."
- The pilot episode introduced the detective's unique method of solving crimes.
Variants and Related Words
- Pilot (n): The more common, shortened form of "pilot film" or "pilot episode."
- Series premiere (n): The first episode broadcast to the public, which may or may not be the original pilot film if it was re-edited.
- Proof of concept (n): A broader term for any prototype; a pilot film is a proof of concept for a TV series.
Synonyms
- Sample episode
- Test episode
- Prototype episode
Related Phrases
- To greenlight a pilot: To approve the production of a pilot episode.
- The success of the writer's last show made it easy to greenlight her new pilot.
- Backdoor pilot: A pilot episode that is introduced within an existing television series.
- That special episode of the legal drama served as a backdoor pilot for the spin-off series.
Related Idioms
While not a traditional idiom, the process is often described with the phrase: - "Make or break": The pilot film is often a make-or-break moment for a television series, determining its entire future.
Noun
- a program exemplifying a contemplated series; intended to attract sponsors