logline
Pitch in sentences
A logline is a one- or two-sentence summary of a film, television show, or other narrative work, designed to capture its essential premise and hook: Her logline pitched the movie as Jaws meets Die Hard.
Loglines distill a story to its core conflict and protagonist, used to sell projects to producers or attract audiences.
The term comes from the practice of logging scripts with brief descriptions.
Condensed version of content
- premiseFoundation for logical argument
- taglineMemorable branding phrase
- blurbBrief promotional text
- summaryCondensed account of essentials
outline · brief · pitch · capsule · thumbnail · one-liner · elevator pitch · concept
Story's central figure
- antagonistOne who opposes another
- conflictOpposition between parties
- stakesPosts or wagers
- goalDesired end result
obstacle · twist · arc · journey · transformation · dilemma · tension · resolution
Curved catching device
- sellingTrading for payment
- persuasiveAble to convince others
- marketableFit to be sold
- commercialPaid broadcast promotion
unique · fresh · original · intriguing · attention-grabbing · memorable · distinctive · positioning
Briefly and clearly stated
- pithyConcise and forceful
- succinctExpressed with minimal words
- compellingPowerfully engaging or persuasive
- punchyForceful and concise
snappy · tight · economical · distilled · focused · streamlined · polished · refined
Film's written blueprint
- scriptWritten words for performance
- specDesign requirement document
- treatmentCare for an ailment
- coverageExtent of inclusion
pitch meeting · greenlight · development · producer · studio · Hollywood · Bollywood · Nollywood
synopsis
Condensed version of content
summary · outline · brief · pitch · capsule · thumbnail · one-liner · elevator pitch · concept · gist
protagonist
Story's central figure
- antagonistOne who opposes another
- conflictOpposition between parties
- stakesPosts or wagers
goal · obstacle · twist · arc · journey · transformation · dilemma · tension · resolution · irony
hook
Curved catching device
- sellingTrading for payment
- persuasiveAble to convince others
- marketableFit to be sold
commercial · unique · fresh · original · intriguing · attention-grabbing · memorable · distinctive · positioning · angle
concise
Briefly and clearly stated
- pithyConcise and forceful
- succinctExpressed with minimal words
- compellingPowerfully engaging or persuasive
punchy · snappy · tight · economical · distilled · focused · streamlined · polished · refined · honed
screenplay
Film's written blueprint
coverage · pitch meeting · greenlight · development · producer · studio · Hollywood · Bollywood · Nollywood · feature
- writingwriting, drafting, authors, author, books
- submissionssubmit, query letter, application, entry, request
- screenwritingscreenplay, screenplays, screenwriter, screenwriting, script
- Blurbsteaser, tagline, synopsis, excerpt, summary
- Hollywood termsbox office, opening weekend, pitch, green light, pilot episode
- plotplot, storyline, subplot, climax, narrative
loglinetreatment
Care for an ailment
shooting script · novel · screenplay · bible · novelization