no6. Key Terms Defined

TERMS USED BY SCRIPTWRITERS
FOR THE PITCH PACKAGE:
ask jeannette if not clear!! 30/3/2012
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What is...

- Story Angle

* what is the focus/key idea of your story? 
* angle = perspective = point of view

- 1 Sentence Summary

* a summary of what your story is about
* who is your story about
* YOUR STORY IN ONE SENTENCE
* story = key character + situation + motive + key msg 

- Executive Summary
* fast info for full production 
* info includes:
- title
- genre
- target audience
- target media / channel 
- target time slots
- language
- duration of screenplay
- 1 sentence summary
- production team / esp producer & director
- production schedule / timeline
- ideal actors/actresses for key role
- marketing potential
- research & background info (if relevant) 
- contact info
- etc etc 

- Synopsis (2-3 para)

* a summary story outline of your screenplay. 
you usually read this before you watch a movie or a tv show.


- Character Bios (key characters only) 
* character traits that will be used for your screenplay.
* sometimes back-story is included IF used in screenplay.

- 3 Act Structure

* a one page map of your story in point form
* if your 3 Act does not work, your screenplay will not work!
* use this to plot out your story beats
***EXTREMELY USEFUL TOOL TO USE BEFORE WRITING THE STORYLINE/TREATMENT & SCRIPT***

- Storyline / Treatment

* detailed description/story of how your screenplay will be presented if produced

* no dialogue needed

* use present tense

* write as if you are watching the screenplay from start to end of your show

PLEASE READ: 
ROBERT MCKEE - "STORY STRUCTURE"

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