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Logline Also known as the “elevator pitch.” This is a short summary of your TV show idea and must be one or two sentences at most. It must clearly demonstrate the core concept of the show.

“A terminal diagnosis leads a cash-strapped, loving father to the hostile world of illicit drug manufacture and its deadly associations.” Sample Logline AMC’s show Breaking Bad may have had a logline like this:

Synopsis Story summary usually 1-3 paragraphs outlining the plot of your story.

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ARACELLI synopsis Peter, Gabriel, and Roberta have just graduated from a prestigious law school in Los Angeles. The year is 1978. Following the ceremony, they attend a party where Gabriel overhears a private conversation between Peter and Roberta as they profess their love for one another. High on drugs and alcohol, Gabriel plots to eliminate Peter from the equation. His foiled attempt leaves a child fighting for her life, an innocent man being arrested, and Peter holding the guilt for a crime he thinks he committed. The story jumps to twenty years later where Peter, Roberta, and their daughter, Aracelli, are living happily. The shadow of Gabriel’s troubled past is cast on this unsuspecting family. He suffers from the emotional abandonment of his adoptive parents and repeated sexual abuse as a child by his grandfather. Unable to overcome the past, the demons of his childhood permeate his adult life. Losing the woman he loves to his best friend catapults him to commit rape, blackmail, and murder. It is this rejection that is the catalyst for his psychotic break and quest for revenge.

Treatment Usually 7-10 pages, a more detailed summary covering the broad strokes of the entire series, what it’s about, where it’s set, and the main point you’re trying to get across. Think of the treatment as a highlight reel that features the best moments, most moving, most romantic, most tragic, most passionate, and the most horrifying aspects. In a treatment prioritize describing what comes first to your mind as these strong plot points will resonate when you pitch.

Story Outline ! What is the story idea? ! What is the genre? ! Where does the show take place? ! Who is your main character(s)? ! What is the goal of your main character? ! Who are the other characters and why are they important to the story? Protagonists (friends) or Antagonists (enemies)? ! Do you plan to ‘hook’ (an exciting thing or event) your audience? ! Who or what gets in your main character’s way? ! What problems block your main character from getting what they want? ! What solutions does your hero devise? ! How does everything get resolved? ! Does your hero learn anything that teaches something to the audience?

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Story Outline: Home Alone (1990) The Story idea is: A young boy must save his home from burglars when he’s left home alone during a family vacation. Genre: Comedy Where does the show take place?: Mainly at the family’s house. Airport, grocery store, church, neighborhood. Who is the main character?: Kevin, a resourceful, smart, and mature-like 8-year old. What does the protagonist want?: Kevin wants to prevent the burglars from robbing his house and must protect it. Who are the other characters? Are they the protagonist’s friends or opponents?: Harry, a burglar (opponent) Marv, Harry’s misfit partner (opponent) Kate, Kevin’s mother (friend) Scary neighbor (friend) What exciting thing (the HOOK) happens at the beginning of the story? What gets the audience interested?: The family leaves for vacation and forgets Kevin. Who or what gets in the main character’s way?: Harry and Marv, the burglars What problems stand in the way of your character getting what they want?: - Kevin needs to survive without his parents - Burglars break into Kevin’s house - Kevin needs his family What solutions does your main character come up with?: - Kevin initially scares away the burglars with a movie track and firecrackers. - Kevin then rigs his house with contraptions, scaring away the burglars. Does the main character learn anything?: Kevin learns to appreciate his family. How does everything get resolved?: Kevin succeeds in foiling the burglars. His family comes home.

Series Bible ! Title of the series ! Synopsis (story summary, 1-3 paragraphs) ! Treatment (@ 7-10 pages) ! Character Sketches (bios) ! Pilot episode breakdown—what happens, where, and why ! List of all the episodes in the first season. 2-3 sentences for each episode to give those reading your script an idea of what the general story arc is. This shows them you’ve thought about the rest of the show in detail.

Character Development Who are they? Why they are important? What drives them (motivations)? How do they relate to the world of the series and the other characters? Do they have any quirks or personality flaws that make them interesting? Create a bio for each. Character Sketches | Character Bios

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Act Outlines for Episodes

BEGINNING Set-up – introduction of main characters, the situation, the problem. The successes and failures of your character have impacts. Inciting incident – spins the story in a new direction, therefore what happens next, what changes? MIDDLE More conflict – leads to choices made by main character with surprises and twists Lowest point, turning point – choices made have repercussions that result in low points for the character or an idea that changes the direction of the story (ex. Your main character is forced to make a critical choice and fails, this is their lowest point. Your character may realize something here that could change the course of the story, this is their turning point). END Climax and resolution – typically the pinnacle of excitement, taking what the character has learned on their journey for an outcome.

SLUG ACTION / CHARACTERS DIALOGUE SCRIPT

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How do you know if an idea is well-suited for a TV series? Ask yourself if the idea has an ending? If you can easily picture your story, or your character’s journey, coming to a conclusion, then your idea might be better suited for film. If your idea sparks hundreds more ideas, it could be the basis for a long-lasting TV show. Consider outside forces when assessing your idea. Where does your idea land when you consider it against the current cultural climate? Is it a timely concept (relevant)? How does your idea compare to what’s already on television? Would network executives be looking for a show like this in their development schedules? You don’t necessarily need to change your idea when you consider these factors, but it’s always good to be aware of them.

What current shows are you watching and why? Know your industry. Subscribe to or follow a TV industry trade publication or website to learn what shows are being picked up, who’s behind them, and what trends are happening right now in television production. Become familiar with the major networks, production companies, streaming services, and the players behind them.

Read through the industry trade publications or websites ( Variety, Hollywood Reporter, Deadline Hollywood, IndieWire ) to learn what shows are currently being greenlit. Pick one television show and explain in a short summary: - Who picked up this show? Production Company? Studio? Network? - Describe the premise of the show? - Are there any other shows similar to this one on-air or in the past - What trends are happening right now to make this show desirable? Producing TV - Week 05 - In-Class Group Activity

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In your same groups, research online news stories, articles, or other content and decide as a group on one story that would make a good television show. Tell us: ♦ Where did you find the concept (source)? ♦ Title of your show? ♦ Logline? Remember: A logline is a short summary of your TV show idea and needs to be 1-2 sentences at most. It must clearly demonstrate the core concept of the show. Producing TV - Week 05 - In-Class Group Activity

Here’s a formula for creating a solid Logline : • Inciting incident – Something that happened? • Protagonist – Who it happens to? • Action – What is the protagonist trying to achieve? • Antagonist – Who is preventing the protagonist from getting what they want?