Pre-production · document

Series bible

Also known as show bible.

A controlled reference describing a series premise, world, characters, format, tone, and ongoing story engine.

In practice

The document evolves with development and production; distinguish a sales bible from the current internal continuity bible.

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Sources

E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills
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Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.