The document outlines the key elements that should be included in a film proposal: 1) A synopsis that compellingly introduces the project and shows the filmmaker's passion. 2) A concise logline that describes the plot in 30 seconds. 3) A summary of the screenplay structure including the three acts. 4) Descriptions of the characters and why potential actors would be suited to them.

1. Proposal
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2. Proposal
• Film Synopsis
• The introduction or synopsis is the most critical element of your film proposal. It tells how
compelling the project is and reveals how passionate the filmmaker is. If your synopsis is dynamic
and is strategically placed, it will remain active in the readers mind.
• The Logline
• If you speak to a producer, director or agent, that person will ask you: What is your script
about? This is your logline. You will have 30 seconds to describe the plot in a captivating way and
be able to state the main concept of your story in one concise sentence.
• Screenplay Structure
• This is a visual industry and the person reading your film proposal needs to visualize your story,
here you will give a brief summary of each scene that includes pictures. Many screenplays are
organized into a 3-act structure.
• Act 1: The Set Up: classically 30 minutes long us where the situation and characters and conflict are
introduced.
• Act 2: The Conflict: often an hour long, is where the conflict begins and expands until it reaches a crisis.
• Act 3: The Resolution: the conflict rises to one more

3. • Characters / Actors
• Describe the character or actors in detail and why their experience is important to your
film.
• Film Treatment
• This part of the film proposal should read like a short story and be written in the present
tense. The film treatment presents the entire story including the ending, and use some
key scenes and dialogue from the screenplay it is based on. It is more detailed than the
synopsis and may include details of directorial style that an outline omits.
• Production Crew
• Include brief biographies of your key crew (e.g Producer, Director, Writer, Director of
Photography, Sound Editor, etc). Include information that shows their experience in your
type of film and why they are beneficial to the project. The stronger your crew is, the
more likely your project will get funded.
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4. • Mood Board
• Also called a Look Book, create a visual representation of the ambiance of
your film giving the reader a feeling of what your film will look like. It tells
the story of your film in pictures.
• Storyboard Template
• Storyboard to easily plan your shot list.
• Target Audience
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• Abbreviated Budget
• Add the top sheet created in your Film Budget that shows your proposed
expenses and income in abbreviated form

5. • I got all this info from
• Unknown . (unknown). Film Proposal . Available:
http://www.filmdaily.tv/funding/film-proposal-template. Last
accessed 23rd january 2019.