Writing a Proposal Slides

2. LEARNING AIMS
Learning aim:
• To identify elements of a film proposal and apply them to own work
Skill development:
• Communication – Communicate production ideas through a written
proposal

3. STARTER TASK

4. WHAT’S IN A PROPOSAL?
Synopsis : Engaging, Dynamic, Passionate – include
influences from P+S research
Screenplay Structure: Summary of each scene with images
Actors/Cast: Who will be in it? Vox Pop!
Moodboard: How can you communicate what the style of the
production is?
Target Audience: Who is your intended audience?
USP: What makes your production stand out from the rest?
Budget: An overview of the cost of the production

5. ACTIVITY
Read through the example proposals and highlight the
following key areas:
- Working title
- Medium to be used (video website etc…)
- Target audience
- Indication of style
- Summary/Structure of content
- Length or size of product

6. TASK:
Begin writing your proposals based on your
current plans, the homework set yesterday will
help you do this.
Imagine you are trying to persuade a production
company to finance your film!
Are they going to want to finance your project
based on what you have written?