1. 1.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.
1.The Logline
2.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.
2. 1.Screenplay Structure
2.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 crisis and is then resolved.
3.Characters / Actors
4.Describe the character or actors in detail and why their
experience is important to your film.
5.Film Treatment
6.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.
3. 1.Production Crew
2.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.
3.Mood Board
4.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.
5.Storyboard Template
6.Storyboard to easily plan your shot list.
7.Target Audience
8.Abbreviated Budget
9.Add the top sheet created in your Film Budget that
shows your proposed expenses and income in
abbreviated form.
