Well, it's been a while... I've got a feature out there I co-wrote, produced and directed. Quite a journey. I'll post our experiences over the new few weeks. Here's our first post:
https://bloodpledge.us/reflections-on-being-an-indie-film-producer-1/...
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The all-mighty logline. In a screenplay I have just wrapped up, the story is told from three very distinct points of view. In order to show that this is a story told from different perspectives, I mention all three components in the logline. At times I like it, at others it feels disorganized. If an...
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I'd even shorten it a bit more. To use Mr. Manus' brilliant reworking as an example: "When an impassioned detective tries to rescue the latest young captive of a powerful human trafficking ring, he fi...
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Thank Rebecca. I like the flow of that logline a lot! Clearly you've written a few yourself. It was a fun screenplay to write and we'll see what opportunites come up for it. In the meantime, on to the next project!
The goal of your logline is to get your script read. Sooo, can you tell your story in one sentence? We don't need to know the 3 components, only the one that will get the producer interested.
I just finished my latest screenplay! The title: "Money From The Clouds" Logline: A sailing honeymoon meets disaster at the hands of a brutal pirate, leaving a mans wife murdered and him for shark bait. He cheats death, and comes back for a lot more than revenge. His goal: to tear out the cancer of...
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Make your logline one sentence.
I have to agree with William - your title doesn't work for me and it does come before they read the script - it's okay, but not strong enough to entice people to read your work - be careful about declaring a "perfect" title - it's already judged and appears to have fallen short.
Try this: Jason Gregg’s lust to retrieve a rare U.S. silver dollar unveils a long-buried State secret placing Jason Gregg in the crosshairs of the FBI, the CIA and the Vatican. We don't need details,...
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Hi Dan, Thanks for the connection.
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