How to Build a Film or Television Pitch Deck Using the Free Tool Canva (Little Design Skills Necessary!)

Learn how to design a pitch deck that actually gets attention in this exclusive Stage 32 webinar! Led by a former Google, Uber, and Verizon designer turned filmmaker and pitch deck expert!

You’ll also receive a Pitch Deck Font Guide and join a live Q&A with Bri to help you build a deck that feels polished, cohesive, and truly industry-ready.

PLEASE NOTE: This exclusive Stage 32 webinar is now available to watch on-demand and no longer live.

Your pitch deck is often your first impression—and sometimes your only shot. In a fast-moving industry, producers, buyers, and collaborators are scanning quickly, and strong visuals can be the difference between getting read or getting passed over. A clean, professional deck instantly signals clarity, confidence, and that your project is ready for the next step.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in Canva unsure how to make everything look “right,” you’re not alone. Most filmmakers don’t struggle with ideas—they struggle with presentation. Fonts, layout, spacing, and imagery can feel overwhelming without a clear framework. The good news is you don’t need a design background to fix it—just simple, practical principles that actually work.

You’ll learn directly from Bri Kaisen, Associate Creative Producer at Life Out Loud Films, where she builds pitch decks alongside producer Sara Elizabeth Timmins to help indie projects get packaged and sold. With a background designing for Google, Uber, and Verizon, Bri understands how thoughtful design builds trust and captures attention. She also holds an MFA in Screenwriting, blending story and design into a powerful creative approach.

In this exclusive Stage 32 webinar, you’ll break down the core design fundamentals behind professional pitch decks—contrast, layout, white space, and visual hierarchy—plus how to choose imagery and create a cohesive visual tone for your story. You’ll also get practical Canva techniques for fonts, color, and formatting, along with export and presentation tips to make your deck investor-ready.

By the end, you’ll leave with a clear, repeatable process to build a pitch deck that looks studio-level—and the confidence to present it with pride.

Plus, you’ll receive a Pitch Deck Font Guide to support your work long after the session!