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This is not a logline but a question. Will it be admissible for a logline for a SERIES be longer than a standard of 30 words (or so)?
Great graphical presentation of logline lengths stats, well done DPG. This demonstrates beyond a doubt that an ideal length for a logline is 25 words, however technically the answer to the OP's question is still yes. There is no rule, outside of independent statistical analysis, that defines a necesRead more
Great graphical presentation of logline lengths stats, well done DPG.
This demonstrates beyond a doubt that an ideal length for a logline is 25 words, however technically the answer to the OP’s question is still yes.
There is no rule, outside of independent statistical analysis, that defines a necessity of 30 words.? If a writer is structuring a plot and is using a logline in the process, they can make it as long as they want regardless the medium. The likelihood of the logline being better increases the closer it is to 25 words in length, and even more so for pitching purposes – the likelihood of the concept attracting a budget goes up the closer it is to 25 words.
I think OP wasn’t asking about the statistical probability of writing a good lolgline and making it longer than 30 words. I believe the question was more about industry wide standards, as there are none it comes down to the individual writer, the company reading the logline and their in house requirements of logline lengths.
See lessOf course for best results it’s better to aim for 25 words and 30 at the most.
To regain his status in the high ranks of the order after a shameful ban, an arrogant, yet talented sorcerer sets off to hunt one of the most vicious rebels in the realm.
I suggest that "a member of the ruling forces"? isn't personal enough. But it's your story.Also, I suggest the logline should indicate that? initially it's an unfair fight in favor of the antagonist.? That is, the outlaw has to be more than vicious, he has to possess some? sorcerer-like powers and sRead more
I suggest that “a member of the ruling forces”? isn’t personal enough. But it’s your story.
Also, I suggest the logline should indicate that? initially it’s an unfair fight in favor of the antagonist.? That is, the outlaw has to be more than vicious, he has to possess some? sorcerer-like powers and skills?of his own, ?that are even more potent than those sorcerer.? The odds must overwhelmingly be against the sorcerer.?? Otherwise, there’s no meaningful suspense.
Again, hearkening back to the template of the Star Wars saga:? Luke (and now Rey in the reboot of the franchise) initially go up against villains far more skilled in the use of the Force than they are.?? They must learn under duress — fast.
I don’t get that sense that the odds are overwhelmingly against the sorcerer.? The outlaw may be vicious? – but that doesn’t mean he has greater powers to prevail against those of the sorcerer.? My sense is that the odds? seem to be initially in favor of the sorcerer.? So what is the factor in the fight that creates suspense?
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A logline is targeted to movie producers. ?Taglines and blurbs are targeted to movie viewers. They are two different market audiences with two different set of interests. The goal of ?tagline or blurb is to induce a viewer to lay down US$10 (and more) and invest 2 hrs of time in the finished film. ?Read more
A logline is targeted to movie producers. ?Taglines and blurbs are targeted to movie viewers. They are two different market audiences with two different set of interests.
The goal of ?tagline or blurb is to induce a viewer to lay down US$10 (and more) and invest 2 hrs of time in the finished film. ?And offer an expectation that she will come away with a satisfactory viewing experience.
The goal of a logline is to induce a movie producer to lay down millions of dollars and invest months ?of time in making the film. ?And offer an expectation that the movie producer will come away with a profit.
In order to reel in a ?movie producer, get him to even read the script, you have to bait the hook with a logline that gives him (or her) a clearer indication of what the story is about than is necessary for a movie viewer. So:
Who is the protagonist and what is her character flaw? ? Who is the antagonist? (Big, big casting questions.)
What does the protagonist NEED to accomplish — what is her objective goal? (Indicates the genre)
What are the stakes? ?What does she stand to gain if she succeeds, stands to lose if she fails? (Is it something that ?can engage an ?audience’s emotional investment in the protagonist’s struggle? IOW: can this be parlayed into a franchise?)
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