Discover how crafting your movie's log line BEFORE writing your film leads to you telling a better story as a screenwriter... Protagonist + Want + Action that goes against want + Stakes In this episode I talk about what makes a logline captivating and how it serves as the backbone of getting your movie made. But not only that, the main point here is to use it to figure out a compelling enough conflict to make a story about in the first place! Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker or a seasoned professional, or any type of creator really, understanding the nuances of logline creation can significantly enhance your storytelling and communication skills. Write down a character, their social role/relationship, their want, and their task.

• Describe the character emotionally. (lonely, Outgoing, shy)
• Character's primary social role or relationship (ex-cop, gamer, son)
• Goal in line with their emotional nature

Task that goes exactly opposite to their nature 00:00 - 02:00: Introduction to the importance of loglines in the film industry. 04:01 - 06:00: Definition and purpose of a logline. 06:01 - 08:00: Key elements of a compelling logline. 08:01 - 10:00: Examples of successful loglines and why they work. 10:01 - 12:14: Common mistakes to avoid when crafting a logline and closing thoughts. Today, take an idea you have and write a logline for it. Focus on clearly conveying the main conflict, the protagonist, and the stakes.

MOST IMPORTANT: focus on figuring out an action they take that GOES AGAINST the nature of the protagonist.