WHAT IS...

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- Story Angle
* what is the focus/key idea of your story?
* angle = perspective = POV

1 sentence Summary
* a summay of what your story is about
* who is your story about
* your story in one sentence
* story = key character + situation + motive + key msg

Executive Summary
* fast info for full production
* info should includes
   - Title
   - Genre
   - Target Audience
   - Target media / Channel
   - Target time slots
   - Language
   - Duration screenplay
   - 1 sentence summary
   - Production team / esp. producer & director
   - Production schedule / timeline
   - Ideal actors/actresses for key role
   - Marketing potential
   - Research & background info ( if relevant)
   - Contact info
   - etc.

- Synopsis (2-3 para)
* a summary story outline of your screenplay.
you usually read this before you watch a movie or a TV show

- Character Bios (key characters only)
* character traits that will be used for your screenplay.
* sometimes back-story is included IF used in screenplay.

- 3 Act Structure
* a one page map of your story in point form
* is your 3 act does not work, your screenplay will not work
* use this to plot out your story beats

- Storyline / treatment
* Detailed description/story of how your screenplay will be presented if produced
* no dialogue needed
* use present tense
* write as if you are watching the screenplay from start to end of your show.