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With vast experience in media rights distribution and global franchise development, Claudia Scott-Hansen has held management roles at The Jim Henson Company, 9 Story Media Group, HIT Entertainment, Mattel, and BBC Worldwide, leading distribution, co-production, and commissioning partnerships.

She has built international content brands for shows as varied as the original Teletubbies, Blue Planet, Dark Crystal, Thomas & Friends, Daniel Tiger and Barbie, along with a variety of sitcoms and formats. Claudia is a member of the New York City Animation Industry Council and the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

Claudia leads content strategy across all platforms, content sales, co-productions, development, and contract negotiations.  She oversees a network of collaborators across international markets to maximize the revenue potential for Cookbook Media, which she co-founded with Rob Bencal in 2020. 

Pitch Development Consulting Packages

Helping creators transform ideas into industry-ready pitch materials that sell.

Tier 1: The Pitch Check-Up — Starting at $250

Best for: Creators who already have a deck, treatment, or concept and need expert feedback.

Includes:

  • 1-hour consultation via phone or Zoom

  • To include review of your pitch deck, treatment, or one-sheet (sent in advance)

  • With detailed verbal feedback on structure, tone, potential partner positioning

  • Advice on pitch strategy and sales market approach depending on your project ambitions

Goal: You leave with a clear, actionable roadmap to elevate your pitch immediately.

 

Tier 2: The Pitch Polish — Starting at $500

Best for: Creators seeking to optimize their content for multi-platform sales, international distribution, and audience engagement.

Includes:

  • Two 1-hour sessions (can be scheduled over 4–6 weeks)

  • In-session review on up to two documents (e.g., deck + treatment or pilot overview, sent in advance)

  • A deep dive into your core concept, audience targeting, and competitive sets

  • Guidance on potential for franchise and how to position within pitch

  • Written follow-up notes sent by email within 5 days after each session

Goal: You end with a professional-level pitch package ready for general meetings and all platform buyers.

 

Tier 3: The Full Development Partnership — Starting at $2,500

Best for: Producers or creators developing original IP from concept to market-ready pitch.

Includes:

  • Five 1-hour development sessions (scheduled over 8–12 weeks)

  • Comprehensive feedback on all pitch materials — including logline, deck, treatment, pilot concept, and sizzle strategy and one script

  • Evaluation of content roadmap, including options such as digital-first or co-production/commission, and how content extensions can build revenue opportunities

  • Insights on market trends and buyer expectations in kids/family, animation, and general entertainment

  • Best practices for effective outreach, meeting set-up and maximizing time at the market

  • Final professional review of the complete package sent in writing within 2 weeks of final session

Goal: You walk away with a cohesive, ready-to-shop pitch that reflects your creative voice and meets industry standards.

 

Optional Add-Ons

  • Expedited feedback (48-hour turnaround)

  • Pitch deck redesign consultation

  • Buyer targeting or strategy session

  • Pitch practice session

  • Contract negotiation support