Template: One-Page Sales Sheet to Pitch International Buyers (Adapted for Content Americas)

Stop losing buyers to cluttered PDFs: a one-page sales sheet that sells at Content Americas (and beyond)

You showed up to Content Americas with a full packet, nine-screeners, and a 12‑page PDF—and still the buyer said, “Can you send a one‑pager?” If that stung, you’re not alone. Buyers at 2026 markets are time-poor, data-driven, and scanning for signals: festival laurels, audience demos, and clear rights availability. Your one‑page sales sheet needs to answer their questions in under 10 seconds and compel a viewing. This guide gives you a purpose-built, downloadable one‑page template tailored for Content Americas buyers, plus real-world copy examples inspired by EO Media’s 2026 slate additions.

Why a one-page sales sheet matters in 2026

Markets and festivals have changed fast in the last 18 months. By late 2025 and early 2026 we saw three clear buyer behaviors that make the one‑pager indispensable:

• Buyer triage: Program Directors, Acquisitions Heads and SVOD scouts skim dozens of titles each day—one page = one decision moment.
• Data-first curation: Buyers want festival signals, comps, runtime, and rights status up front to feed acquisition models and deck slides.
• Hybrid marketplace logistics: With remote viewing still standard, buyers rely on single‑page assets to decide which screeners to request or which invites to accept at market screenings.

Variety’s January 16, 2026 write‑up on EO Media’s Content Americas slate is a perfect example of how a focused slate—mixing festival winners, rom‑coms, and holiday films—gets buyer attention. A crisp one‑pager would increase the likelihood of those titles being flagged for follow‑up meetings or pre‑buys.

“EO Media Brings Speciality Titles, Rom‑Coms, Holiday Movies to Content Americas…adding 20 new titles to EO Media’s Content Americas 2026 sales slate.” — Variety (Jan 16, 2026)

Who your one-page needs to speak to at Content Americas

• Territorial buyers — need clear rights windows and exclusivity options.
• Streaming ACQ managers — vote on volume, comps, and episodic or seasonal potential.
• Festivals and programmers — look for laurels, runtime and festival-friendly themes.
• Private buyers and distributors — check price expectations and attached talent.

The anatomy of a one-page sales sheet (what to include, exactly)

Below is the canonical structure I use with creators and small sales companies when preparing for Content Americas. Each section is short, scannable, and optimized for decision speed.

1. Header / Visual — Key art (landscape), title, runtime, genre tags, and an awards badge if applicable.
2. One‑line hook (10–20 words) — A lightning‑fast sell that answers "what makes this watchable right now?"
3. Logline (1 sentence, 20–35 words) — The narrative spine; clear stakes and protagonist.
4. Short synopsis (60–100 words) — A buyer should read this and know tone, arc and audience.
5. Key attachments & talent — Director, lead cast, producer, and any festival laurels.
6. Comps & position — 2–3 comps (films/series) that signal audience and pricing band.
7. Technical & delivery — Runtime, language, subtitles, format, DCP available.
8. Rights & availability — Territories available, pre‑existing deals, windows and license types (SVOD, AVOD, transactional, linear).
9. Commercial ask & terms — Pricing band (guideline), minimum guarantee or pre‑buy interest, and co‑pro participation options.
10. Viewing & contact — Screener link/DRM instructions, private screening schedule at Content Americas booth/room, and direct contact plus a short CTA.

Quick length & tone rules for market scanning (actionable)

• Headline / Hook: 10–20 words (no jargon)
• Logline: Single sentence, 20–35 words — include protagonist and stakes
• Synopsis: 60–100 words — avoid plot blow‑by‑blow, focus on tone and arc
• Key names: Keep to one line (Director — notable credit; Leads — known credits)
• Comps: Pick recent 2019–2025 titles or 2026 comparables; keep them culturally relevant

One-page sales sheet template — copy/paste this into Google Docs or Canva

Use this as the basis for your downloadable one‑pager. Format in A4 or US Letter; use 11–12pt sans serif, one visual, two accent colors max. Replace bracketed fields.

[KEY ART: 1024 × 576 JPG]

TITLE (bold) — [Official Title]
GENRE / TAGS — [Genre] • [Tone: e.g., Deadpan Comedy / Holiday Rom‑Com]
RUNTIME — [mins] | LANGUAGE — [language] • SUBTITLES: [yes/no]

HOOK: [10–20 word angular hook — why a buyer should stop scroll]

LOGLINE: [Single sentence — 20–35 words]

SYNOPSIS (60–100 words):
[Concise synopsis that sells tone and arc — 2–4 short sentences]

KEY ATTACHMENTS: Director: [Name — notable credits]; Cast: [Lead Names — notable credits]; Producers: [Name]
FESTIVALS / AWARDS: [e.g., Cannes Critics' Week Grand Prix — 2025]

COMPS: [Comp 1] • [Comp 2] • [Comp 3]

TECHNICAL: Runtime: [X mins] • Format: [DCP/ProRes/MP4] • Aspect Ratio: [e.g., 2.39:1]

RIGHTS AVAILABLE: [Worldwide ex‑US / LatAm only / Non‑exclusive SVOD for 2 years]
COMMERCIAL ASK: [Indicative license fee / MG / pre‑buy interest]

VIEWING: Screener link: [URL] • Passcode: [code]
MARKET SCREENINGS: [Date/Time] • Booth: [#]
CONTACT: [Sales rep name] — [email] • [phone] • www.yoursalescompany.com
SOCIAL / METRICS: [e.g., Official IG: 45K | Teaser views: 120K]

NOTES TO BUYERS: [2–3 bullets on localization potential, holiday window, or remake rights]
  

Two filled examples inspired by EO Media's 2026 slate

Example A — "A Useful Ghost" (festival standout)

Key art: Elegant black & white still with festival laurel; keep visual bold.

TITLE — A Useful Ghost
GENRE — Deadpan Comedy / Art‑House • RUNTIME 96 mins • LANGUAGE Spanish (English subtitles)

HOOK: A Cannes‑lauded deadpan ghost story that reads like a social satire on grief and public life.

LOGLINE: When a washed‑up TV host begins seeing the apparition of a vanished colleague, he must decide whether the ghost is coincidence, conscience, or the last shot at a comeback.

SYNOPSIS (85 words): Following its Grand Prix in Critics’ Week at Cannes 2025, "A Useful Ghost" blends ceremonial satire and quiet dread. Directed by an emerging voice with a keen eye for the absurd, the film follows a fallen media figure who navigates public humiliation, private remorse and a spectral co‑star. It’s festival friendly, press‑worthy, and sits comfortably in boutique arthouse windows and curated streaming titles for literate audiences.

KEY ATTACHMENTS: Director: [Name — Cannes selection]; Lead: [Name].
FESTIVALS / AWARDS: Cannes Critics’ Week Grand Prix 2025

COMPS: The Death of Mr. Lazarescu • Amélie • The Furrows

RIGHTS AVAILABLE: World ex‑Spain. COMMERCIAL ASK: Pre‑buy interest; MG offers invited.

VIEWING: Screener link: [url] • Market screening: Content Americas — Room XX, Jan 27, 2026 • CONTACT: EO Media Sales — sales@eomedia.com

Example B — "Stillz" (found‑footage coming‑of‑age)

TITLE — Stillz
GENRE — Coming‑of‑Age / Found‑Footage • RUNTIME 82 mins • LANGUAGE English

HOOK: A tense coming‑of‑age found‑footage piece positioned for youth festivals and genre streamers.

LOGLINE: A group of friends documenting their summer plans unearths a secret that starts as a dare and becomes a life‑changing truth.

SYNOPSIS (70 words): Stillz combines raw handheld intimacy with a tight, escalating mystery. It’s pitched to 16–34 viewers, with strong festival placement potential at youth and genre programs. The lean runtime and low delivery cost make it attractive for acquisition deals and packaged SVOD deals targeting Gen Z audiences.

KEY ATTACHMENTS: Director: [Emerging talent]; Producers: Nicely Entertainment & Gluon Media partnership.
COMPS: Chronicle • The Hole in the Ground • Eighth Grade

RIGHTS AVAILABLE: Global excluding U.S. and Canada — negotiable. COMMERCIAL ASK: Flexible — preference for MG plus backend on SVOD windows.

VIEWING: Screener link + password; market screening at EO Media slot. CONTACT: sales@nicely-ent.com

Design tips that get attention (visual hierarchy & accessibility)

• One strong visual: Use a single high‑impact key art image; let it take one third of the page.
• Readable typography: 11–12pt sans serif for body; 14–16pt for headers. Ensure 4.5:1 contrast for text on background.
• Information scent: Place hook, logline and runtime at the top left — where the eye lands first.
• Icons & badges: Use small icons for runtime, language, and festival laurels to reduce scanning time.
• QR to screener: Add a QR code to the bottom right to make it frictionless for in‑market mobile viewing.

Legal, rights & 2026 commercial realities (what buyers ask now)

In 2026, acquisitions teams ask sharper legal and commercialization questions up front. Be ready on your one‑pager for these common buyer filters:

• Clearances: Music and archival footage clearances — buyers often want confirmation of music rights or estimate of outstanding costs.
• Territorial splits: Many SVODs want global rights; terrestrial buyers still want exclusive national windows. State this clearly.
• Data & metrics: If the title already has festival reaction, teaser metrics, or social momentum, include an at‑a‑glance stat (e.g., teaser views, press clippings).
• Delivery timeline: Buyers at Content Americas plan Q3–Q4 programming now — give a delivery ETA and post‑production milestones.
• Reversion windows: 2026 deals often include shorter exclusive windows with reversion back to rights holder sooner—specify options.

Pitching strategy at Content Americas — use the one‑pager to win meetings

1. Pre‑market: Email a one‑line tease + one‑pager: Keep the email subject tight: "One‑pager — A Useful Ghost (Cannes Winner) — EO Media". Attach the one‑pager and a link to the screener. Buyers will scan, then save the title to a shortlist if it fits.
2. At market: drop printed one‑pagers: A single printed sheet handed to the buyer in person is high‑impact—use high-quality paper and a QR code for the screener.
3. During meetings: anchor to the one‑pager: Start the conversation by referencing the hook and festival laurels. Ask one buyer question: "Would this sit better for your holiday slate or your curated arthouse window?"
4. Follow‑up (24–48 hours): Send a personalized follow‑up that includes the one‑pager, screening link, and a proposed term sheet sketch. Attach localized comps or scheduling ideas for their territory.

Checklist: Final pass before export

• Is the logline one sentence and under 35 words?
• Is the visual high resolution and not crowded with text?
• Do rights and availability read clearly in one line?
• Is there a single, prominent CTA (screener or meeting request)?
• Is contact info accurate and do you include time zone for availability?

Advanced tips for sellers and creators (gain leverage)

• Tailored one‑pagers: For high‑interest buyers, send a customized one‑pager with explicit local comps and suggested window strategies for their market.
• Bundle strategy: Buyers at Content Americas responded in 2025–26 to slates that offered seasonality (holiday rom‑coms) and festival prestige in the same pack—showcase how your title complements others on your slate.
• Metrics forward: If you’ve tested festivals or platform teasers, include a short impact metric line (e.g., 70k trailer views with 12% conversion to screener views).
• Localization roadmap: Provide a one‑line plan for dubbing/subs and marketing assets—this reduces buyer friction on cross‑border deals.

Final thoughts — why this matters at Content Americas in 2026

Content Americas in 2026 is a market of quick decisions and hybrid follow‑ups. EO Media’s 20‑title slate—mixing festival winners like "A Useful Ghost" with rom‑coms and seasonal titles—illustrates the commercial logic buyers follow: festival cachet fuels premium deals, while genre volume powers catalogue licensing. A simple, well‑designed one‑page sales sheet positions your title in both conversations.

Make it show up in those buyer shortlists: a clean hook, a festival signal, clear rights language, and an accessible screener link are the four things every buyer needs to act.

Download & next steps

Copy the template above into Google Docs or Canva and export as PDF (A4/US Letter). Want a ready‑to‑use Google Docs version I prepped for Content Americas? Click the link below to duplicate it and drop in your assets. Need help tailoring a one‑pager for a buyer or territory? Book a 20‑minute pitch review and I’ll give line‑edits and a buyer‑targeting plan for your title.

Call to action: Duplicate the template, build your one‑pager, and email it to the top 5 buyers you want to meet at Content Americas. If you’d like feedback, send your draft to templates@moviescript.xyz with the subject line "One‑Pager Review — Content Americas" and we’ll provide a quick edit within 48 hours.

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