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STORY CONCEPT FOR FILM/VIDEO PROJECT

Title (tentative):____________________________________________________ Date:_____________

Type of Project (feature, short, music video, etc.):___________________________________________

For Music Videos (band name and song):_________________________________________________

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For Commercials: (brand name, product/organization and tag line):____________________________

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GENRE INFLUENCES

Action/Martial Arts
Experimental
Epic
Drama

Romance / Erotica
Thriller / Mystery
Adventure / Sports
Animated

Sci-fi / Fantasy
Horror / Suspense
Comedy
Other:_________

CHARACTERS

Single Main Character_________________

Ensemble Group How Many?__________

Two Main Characters__________________

Other: _______________

WHERE WILL THIS STORY TAKE PLACE?

Location 1:_________________________
Location 4:_________________________

Location 2:_________________________
Location 5:_________________________

Location 3:_________________________
Location 6:_________________________

BUDGET
o $0-35,000 (Micro budget) $_____________________
o $35,001-200,000 (Ultra Low Budget - based on SAG-AFTRA) $_____________________
o $200,001-625,000 (Modified Low Budget - based on SAG-AFTRA) $_____________________
o $625,001-2.5 Million (Low Budget - based on SAG-AFTRA) $_____________________
o $2.5-10 Million (Low Theatrical Budget) $_____________________
o $10-25 Million (Standard Theatrical Budget) $_____________________
o $25-200+ Million (Blockbuster Theatrical Budget) $_____________________

AUDIENCE
o Ages 1-12 o Ages 31-40
o Ages 13-17 o Ages 41-50
o Ages 18-21 o Ages 51-60
o Ages 22-30 o Ages 61+

o African American o European__________ o Suburban

o Asian American o Caribbean___________ o Rural
o Native American o African_____________ o Male
o Mid East-American o Asian______________ o Female
o Latino____________ o Middle Eastern_______ o LGBTQ
o European American o Urban o Other:_________

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BASIC CONTENT OF STORY (Circle relevant choices)

Tragic / Epic / Dramatic

Comedic
Supernatural / Horror

Violence / Stunts
Romantic
CGI / Special FX / Animated

Erotic
Feel Good / Inspirational
Historical / Nostalgic

Mystery / Thriller
Futuristic / Sci-Fi
Other:________________

ROUGH SKETCH OF STORY

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WHY DO I WANT TO TELL THIS STORY?

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HOW CAN I MAKE THIS STORY UNUSUAL AND INTERESTING?

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THEMES AND IDEAS THAT INTEREST ME

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NOTES
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