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If the Producer of a hit movie
filters its story down to the bare essence of what gave him
confidence to buy it, he would say; The circumstances of the
characters and situation created in the core concept and story
triggered his ability to see the probable storyline and content
for the film, and that content being entertaining and unique.
Having an acute sense for what is interesting in life and film
is key and crucial for both the Writer/Creator and Producer.
"Based On A
True Story" Movie Concepts
This is perhaps the most
fertile area of development simply because we assume there is
already a measure of relevance or notoriety in the social
conscience for a true story, and Producers gain more confidence
when a project is derived from something tangible, such as an
amazing true story, news article, current event or life story.
Truth is often stranger than
fiction, and irony can often be so incredible in the real world
that if it were fictionalized it wouldn't be believed by an
audience. True life holds an endless amount of subjects and
stories, and the unwavering fascination of audiences.
Communicating your movie idea to potential buyers is an
important step in the development process, because you're
hopefully delivering the potential impact of the story, and
formulating a narrative that works.
Just as a screenwriter
conceives a storyline that involves three acts with a beginning,
middle, and end, the concept creator needs to keep this in mind
as well. There are a variety of techniques and formats for
telling a story on screen, but with projects based on true
events or stories, its important at early stages of development
to keep it simple. You may be pitching
Fictionalized "High Concept" Movie Ideas
Movie Producers and Agents
will seek out highly marketable movie concepts because they are
easier to package with star writers, actors, and directors.
The "high
concept" movie pitch is where the imaginary
"what if" comes into play, creating
extraordinary circumstances and outcomes for
the characters in these highly marketable
movie ideas. "Liar, Liar", "E.T.", "Jaws",
"Star Wars", "Snakes On A Plane", are all
considered high concept movies. These movies
have premises with a hook that propels the
main character's storyline and plot to
unfold in a highly unique progression as a
result of the elements created by the
writer. These elements may be character
traits (supernatural or peculiar) or
circumstances (lifestyle, situation, or
events) that are so original and unusual
that the resulting events and story are
entertaining.
Required Steps When Formulating and Pitching
Your Movie Idea
Write a
detailed synopsis
illustrating the
storyline. This includes
a beginning, middle, and
end, typically focusing
on the major plot points
for the main character.
Write what we are
actually watching
unfold, and don't get
caught up in too many
detailed descriptives.
You're writing for
professionals who read
for a living, so expect
them to want an
efficient synopsis that
hits clear beats so they
may determine quickly if
its the type of project
they're interested in
developing and
producing. A typical
movie idea synopsis may
be 3 to 7 pages,
although some terrific
high concept movies, or
movies based on true
stories have been sold
in one or two sentence
pitches. Its all about
impact.
Protect
your original movie idea
by archiving it with a
registry service to
establish "proof of
creation" prior to
exposing to any third
party entity (Producer,
Agent, OR friend).
The Creators Vault
provides online archival
service and third party
proof-of-creation for
any written materials,
in any genre.
Pitch
Your Movie Idea in a secured marketplace
such as the
TVFilmRights.com
Database. Producers, Executives and Agents
are capable of sourcing new movie ideas by
referencing a variety of specific genres,
subjects, and themes that may apply to your
project. When in discussions with any
executives who are interested in pursuing
the rights to your project, absorb their
feedback, and work to refine your concept in
a new direction if required.
Screenwriters,
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to pitch your Movie Idea or Screenplay Synopsis
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