Working Title of the Script: “I’m Game If You Are” Locations: 3 Casting: 2 actors, 3 actresses. 2 actors or actresses (these characters could be either gender). Logline: A screenwriter explains his newest idea to his shrink – a TV game show. Both become consumed in the game world. Film Synopsis: …
The Public Service Announcement (PSA) is a conventional format for conveying information. It can be cheap to film, with just a person delivering a monologue to a camera. The predictable conventions of the PSA are also ripe for parody, mockery, and comedy. And, in this case, gender politics go nicely …
How dialogue works in film – artistically speaking What’s good dialogue? Words that efficiently express character and plot, while also drawing people into the drama or comedy of the situation. Dialogue can be witty, erudite. Dialogue can reveal the subtext of motivations and desires for the characters. But at a …
Working Title of the Script: “The Pixie Girl League” Film Synopsis / log line: A shy, awkward, nerdy guy and a manic Pixie Girl discuss the internet, video games, and how to meet attractive women. What could possibly go wrong with that? Locations: 1 Casting: 1 actor, 2 actresses, and some miscellaneous …
Working Title of the Film Script: “Workin’ Girl” Film Synopsis / log line: A talented actress gets to be funny, angry, frantic, and dramatic. She gets to speak in several different accents. She can roller skate, if she wants. And she gets to cry. All within the span of ten …
Working Title of the Script: “Scenario Planning” Log line: A satirical tale of consumer marketing and scientific testing. Focus groups will never be quite the same. Locations: 4 or 5 Casting: 2 actresses, 1 actor or actress, miscellaneous people-in-the-background. The satirical world can be milked for comedy, horror, and drama. …