Concept/Conceptualization
1. a general idea derived or inferred from specific instances or occurrences.2. the conjunction of all characteristic features of the story.
Theme
1. The main idea of a story, expressed directly or indirectly.Pitch
1. selling point.2. to sell idea.
Logline
1. a one sentence summary of a script.2. a brief summary of a movie that provide both synopsis and plot.
Character bio
1. the writing or composition of a character's life or personal identity.Synopsis
1. a brief outline or a general view of a written work.
2. a summary of a story.
Storyline
1. plot2. a detailed description of a story or movie.
Treatment
1. a written sketch outlining the plot, characters, and action for screenplay.
2. an adaptation of a novel or other literary work that serves as the basis for a screenplay.
Development hell/development limbo
1. a period during which a movie or project are in development state.2. the time between the director or a writer having the idea for a movie
and the time when a studio sign off (agree to fund) the idea usually measured in years.
