Indie Distributor’s One-Sheet Kit for Content Market Sales (Free Templates)

Stop scrambling at market time — a production-ready one-sheet kit for Content Americas and specialty buyers

If you’re a small distributor, indie producer, or content seller, the two biggest headaches at a market are: 1) having market-ready pitch materials that buyers trust, and 2) proving exactly which rights you’re offering without guesswork. This Indie Distributor’s One-Sheet Kit gives you editable one-sheets, a rights grid, and market pitch templates built specifically for buyers at Content Americas and specialty-title buyers in 2026. Use them to turn inboxes into meetings and meetings into term sheets.

What’s inside the kit — at a glance

Designed for speed and legal clarity, the kit includes:

• Editable one-sheet templates (A4 + US Letter + square social PNG) — print-ready and Figma/Canva editable.
• Rights grid template (CSV + PDF) — clear windows, territories, languages, platforms.
• Market pitch email sequences — tailored for Content Americas buyers, specialty publishers, and festival programmers.
• Sales slate checklist — how to package single titles and slates for faster deals.
• Legal & chain-of-title checklist — clear items to attach to your one-sheet and folder.
• Pricing worksheet — starter MG and revenue share models for 2026 market dynamics.

Why this matters in 2026 (short market context)

Content markets in late 2025 and early 2026 show two clear trends: buyers are hunting specialty and niche titles (festivals + holiday rom-coms, per market reports), and buyers are consolidating editorial and acquisition teams as companies bulk up their content strategy. For example, EO Media expanded a sales slate at Content Americas with specialty and festival-timed titles, a reminder that curated niche packages still move quickly at markets. Vice Media’s recent C-suite hires also signal how buyers are reorganizing finance and strategy units — making clean, legally explicit materials more influential than ever.

“EO Media brings speciality titles, rom-coms, holiday movies to Content Americas” — industry reporting, January 2026

Fast action: use the one-sheet to book meetings today

Most buyers at Content Americas open 200+ emails during market week. You have three seconds to make the title feel credible. Your one-sheet is the trust signal that gets you a calendar slot. Here’s the must-have content on the one-sheet — and how to write each element in one strong sentence.

One-sheet essentials (what to include and example copy)

1. Header / Branding: Distributor logo, market-year stamp (e.g., Content Americas 2026).
2. Title: Keep any working title + official title. Example: “A Useful Ghost” (2025) — Cannes Critics’ Week Grand Prix.
3. One-line logline: 12–20 words that sell the hook. Example: “A deadpan coming-of-age found-footage story that reframes grief as dark comedy.”
4. Short synopsis (25–40 words): One tight paragraph with tone, stakes, and who will watch.
5. Specs & key credits: Runtime, format, director, notable cast, festival laurels.
6. Sales status and rights available: Bullet list: World (excluding X), SVOD US, AVOD ROW, Airline rights, etc.
7. Asking price / MG range: Give a range and note negotiability. Be realistic and use your pricing worksheet.
8. Contact & meeting CTA: Correct email, availability window, preferred meeting platform (Zoom/WhatsApp/in-person booth #).

Make that one-sheet a single-page PDF (300 dpi for print) and a square PNG for WhatsApp/Instagram DMs. Keep file size under 2 MB for email delivery.

Build a rights grid that removes objections

Buyers pull the rights grid to see exactly what you can sell. Vague language kills deals; clarity speeds them. Use the rights grid template in the kit, but here’s the structure you must include:

• Territory (e.g., US, Canada, UK & IE, LATAM excl. Brazil)
• Platform (Theatrical, SVOD, AVOD, TVOD, Physical, Airline/Cable)
• Language / Subtitles (English, Spanish dub, Portuguese sub)
• Window (e.g., 24-month exclusive, 36-month non-exclusive)
• Start Date / End Date (or rolling)
• Rights Holder (Who clears chain of title?)
• Territorial Restrictions / Holdbacks (festivals, territorial pre-sales)
• Price / MG / Revenue Split

Tip: color-code the grid for buyer-facing versions (green = available; yellow = limited; red = blocked). Export a clean PDF for legal teams and a single-line CSV for quick spreadsheet merges.

Three market pitch email templates — tailor to Content Americas buyers

Below are concise, customizable pitch emails proven to get opens and replies. Use the one-sheet PDF as the attachment and paste a 1–2 line teaser into the email body so recipients don’t have to open attachments on mobile.

1) Initial outreach — specialty programmer

Subject: Content Americas — “A Useful Ghost” (Cannes GP) — available SVOD US

Hi [Name],

We’re bringing “A Useful Ghost” to Content Americas — a Cannes Critics’ Week Grand Prix winner with strong SVOD appetite among young-adult audiences. Attached is a one-sheet and rights grid; MG + revenue-share options available for US SVOD. Are you free for a 20-min call on [date options]? I can share preview links and festival assets.

Best,

[Your name] — [Distributor] — booth #[#]

2) Follow-up after initial no-response (48–72 hours)

Subject: Quick follow — “A Useful Ghost” preview & single-BUYL option

Hi [Name],

Following up — we’ve had early SVOD interest for a US-first window. If you’d like I can send a 5-min preview reel and a simple single-business-use license option for a fast sign. Do you prefer preview link or a 10-minute meeting?

Thanks,

[Your name]

3) Meeting confirmation & pre-call pack

Subject: Confirmed — Content Americas meeting on [date] — quick pack

Hi [Name],

Great to confirm our 20-min slot on [date/time]. Attached is the one-sheet, rights grid, and a 60-second director note. Agenda: preview link (5 mins), rights/pricing (10 mins), next steps (5 mins). If you want a tailored price for [territory/platform], tell me now and I’ll bring a draft term sheet.

See you soon,

[Your name]

Design and format best practices — cut through the noise

• Visual hierarchy: Hook (logline) > festival badges > key credits > rights. Make the logline the largest text after the title.
• Typography: Use clean sans-serif (Inter, Work Sans) for body and a distinct display for title. Keep font sizes legible at 600px width.
• File formats: One-sheet: PDF (for print) + 1:1 PNG (mobile). Rights grid: CSV + PDF.
• Assets to include: 2–3 stills, poster, trailer link, one-sheeter PDF, rights grid CSV.
• Figma + Canva: Keep master components (logo, badge, spec block) so you can produce new one-sheets in 10–15 minutes.

Pricing guide for 2026 markets — realistic starting points

Prices vary widely by genre and festival pedigree. Use this as a starting heuristic, then adjust using viewership data, cast cachet, and buyer type:

• Specialty festival winner (e.g., Cannes prize): MG US SVOD $50k–$200k or 20–40% revenue share.
• Mid-range rom-com/holiday title: MG $100k–$500k (bundle-friendly), favoring short exclusives.
• Low-budget indies: Non-exclusive territory deals with revenue share; MGs $5k–$30k.

Important: 2026 buyers increasingly cross-compare titles vs. data — supply-side analytics (viewership per dollar on similar titles) can support higher asks. Use your pricing worksheet in the kit to show rationale during buyer conversations.

Case study: How EO Media’s slate move informs your pitch

Industry reporting from January 2026 shows EO Media adding 20 titles to its Content Americas slate, focusing on specialty titles and holiday rom-coms. For an indie seller, this offers two lessons:

• Curate to buyer interest: If your title fits a clear seasonal or festival window, say so in the subject line (e.g., Content Americas — Holiday Rom-Com Package).
• Package when appropriate: Buyers often buy slates. Offer single-title and bundle pricing on the one-sheet and highlight how a slate increases marketing ROI for buyers.

Use your one-sheet to lead with festival honors or topical hooks. That single line can move your title from “maybe” to “let’s talk” during market week.

Pre-market checklist & timeline (30 days out to market week)

1. 30 days: Finalize one-sheet and rights grid. Upload preview links (Vimeo Pro or password-protected platform).
2. 21 days: Research buyers attending Content Americas — map top 25 targets and tailor pitch emails.
3. 14 days: Begin outreach using the initial template; attach one-sheet and rights grid.
4. 7 days: Confirm meetings, prep a pre-call pack and trailer cut, run tech checks for virtual meetings.
5. Market week: Send a short SMS/WhatsApp reminder 2 hours before meetings with one-sheet PNG for mobile viewing.

Legal & chain-of-title essentials to attach to the one-sheet

Nothing kills trust faster than unclear rights. Attach a 1-page legal summary to every one-sheet pack and be prepared to show originals in due diligence. Include:

• Chain-of-title statement and contact
• Music clearances and cue sheets
• Talent agreements (name & likeness releases)
• Distribution rights already licensed and pre-sales
• Any territorial or platform holdbacks

Advanced strategies for faster closes

• Offer trial windows: Short, limited SVOD trials with buyouts encourage fast signings.
• Bundle & tier: Create a “festival winner + director short” bundle to add value for buyers targeting niche audiences.
• Use data-driven pitches: Include audience demos or streaming comps — buyers in 2026 increasingly ask for performance analogs.
• Cross-rights upsell: Present a base deal for linear/SVOD with optional add-ons (physical, airline) and price them on the one-sheet.
• Fast term sheet template: Pre-draft a one-page term sheet and share it post-meeting to secure interest.

How to customize the templates for different buyer types

Buyers have different triggers. Here’s how to adapt the one-sheet and email quickly:

• SVOD buyers: Lead with audience demos and retention hooks. Offer exclusive windows and subscriber uplift cases.
• TV broadcasters: Emphasize scheduling fit, run-time, and family-safe ratings.
• Specialty publishers and indie labels: Highlight festival laurels, critical quotes, and collector-value elements for physical sales.
• International buyers: Lead with dub/sub options, territorial restrictions, and localized marketing materials.

Example one-sheet text for a specialty title (copy you can paste)

Title: A Useful Ghost (2025)

Logline: A deadpan coming-of-age found-footage tale that turns grief into dark, absurd humor — festival darling with cross-demographic appeal.

Synopsis: After a strange summer, two cousins discover a camera that records memories of the dead. As they edit footage for a school film contest, they stumble into a decade-long mystery that blurs the line between memory and myth. Director: [Name] (Cannes Critics’ Week Grand Prix). Runtime: 92 min. Key credits/cast: [List]. Rights: SVOD US (exclusive 24 months), AVOD ROW (non-exclusive), airline/global (available).

Quick FAQ — common objections and one-line rebuttals

• “We don’t have exclusive budget” — Offer a non-exclusive/short exclusive hybrid to test performance.
• “We need data” — Provide festival attendance, social engagement, or viewership comps in the packet.
• “Music rights unclear” — Deliver a music clearance memo up-front or propose a conditional clause in the term sheet.

How to use the kit right now (3-step sprint)

1. Download the one-sheet & rights grid templates from frees.pro/indie-one-sheet-kit and open the Figma master.
2. Populate title, logline, specs, and rights grid using the provided CSV; export PDF + PNG.
3. Send tailored outreach to 10 top buyers from your market research using the email templates; attach one-sheet + rights grid.

Final checklist before you hit send

• One-line logline visible at the top.
• Rights grid attached and consistent with one-sheet claims.
• Trailer link is password-protected but reachable; proof it works on mobile.
• Legal summary attached (1 page).
• Pricing worksheet summarized in one line on the one-sheet (e.g., MG range or rev-share).

Parting thought: markets reward clarity and speed

Content markets like Content Americas are noisy and fast-moving. In 2026, the winners will be those who combine compelling creative with legal clarity and buyer-focused packaging. Your one-sheet is more than marketing collateral — it’s a confidence instrument for buyers and a time-saver for you.

Ready to move faster? Download the free Indie Distributor’s One-Sheet Kit (editable one-sheets, rights grid, and market pitch templates) at frees.pro/indie-one-sheet-kit. Use the kit to prepare a market-ready package in 30 minutes and convert interest into term sheets this market season.

Call to action

Download the kit, customize your one-sheet, and forward your first market pitch by the end of the week. Need a quick review? Reply to our newsletter with your one-sheet and we’ll do a free 10-minute feedback pass before market week.

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