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VIRAL THE SHORT FILM
By Ahmed 'Magnum Med' Lindsay
In a gripping tale inspired by real events, two ambitious young men embark on a journey to social media stardom, only to discover the dark underbelly of their quest for popularity. They learn a hard-hitting life lesson, as the truth is unveiled behind the allure of virtual fame and the pursuit of their desires exacts a hefty toll. Brace yourself for a cautionary tale exposing the perils of social media and the intoxicating addiction to attention.
SYNOPSIS:
"Benny and Khalil yearn for a life-altering transformation, firmly convinced that harnessing the power of viral fame will bestow them with unprecedented popularity and effortless success. Unbeknownst to them, the seductive allure of fabricating truth holds within it an unforeseen peril, as the line between fantasy and reality blurs. Their journey towards fame takes an unexpected twist, teaching them a harsh lesson that deception carries its own formidable consequences."
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"Viral The Short Film" sounds intriguing, Ahmed 'Magnum Med' Lindsay.
Your logline is really long (76 words). And it's more of a synopsis/pitch. Loglines are one or two sentences. A one-sentence logline sounds better, and it takes less time for a producer, director, etc. to read it. I try to keep my loglines to 35 words or less.
Here’s a logline template that might help:
“After/when ______ (the inciting incident/the event that sets the plot in motion), a _______ (the main flaw that the main character has to overcome in the script or an adjective that describes the main character’s personality) _______ (the main character’s position/job/career) tries to/attempts to/fights to/struggles to/strives to/sets out to/fights/battles/engages in/competes/etc. _______ (goal of story and try to add the obstacles here) to/so/in order to ________ (stakes).”
The inciting incident can also be at the end of the logline: “A _______ (the main flaw that the main character has to overcome in the script or an adjective that describes the main character’s personality) _______ (the main character’s position/job/career) tries to/attempts to/fights to/struggles to/strives to/sets out to/fights/battles/engages in/competes/etc. _______ (goal of story and try to add the obstacles here) to/so/in order to ________ (stakes) after/when ______ (the inciting incident/the event that sets the plot in motion).”
And Christopher Lockhart has a great webinar on loglines. It’s called “How To Make Your Logline Attractive to A-List Actors, Producers, Directors, Managers, Agents, Financiers and Development Execs” (www.stage32.com/webinars/How-To-Make-Your-Logline-Attractive-to-A-List-A...)
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