Question 1

Do you have a clear logline or summary that hooks instantly?

Accepted Answer

Whether it’s a movie, a brand, or a product — the first slide should make someone care in one sentence. 
No fluff. No backstory. Just a bold, emotional hook.

Question 2

Do your slides tell a visual story — or just repeat text?

Accepted Answer

A pitch deck isn’t a document — it’s a performance. If your slides are packed with paragraphs or look like a Word doc, they’ll lose the room. 
Visual hierarchy is everything.

Question 3

Have you included what they care about — not just what you love?

Accepted Answer

Your audience (investors, producers, collaborators) want to know: “Why now?” “Why you?” and “What’s in it for me?”
 If your deck only talks about the idea, not the impact — it’s incomplete.

Question 4

Can someone get the gist of your deck without you presenting it?

Accepted Answer

Your deck should work even when you're not in the room. 
If it needs a full explanation to make sense, it may confuse more than it convinces.

Question 5

Are your visuals polished and aligned with the tone of your pitch?

Accepted Answer

The tone of your deck (funny, gritty, elegant, high-stakes, heartwarming) should match the story you’re pitching. 
That includes layout, fonts, colors, and image choices.

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