Sean Lawrence

What is a Log Line ?  Tips for  Writing Loglines A  logline  must have the following. – the protagonist. ... Don't use a character name. ... Use an adjective to give a little depth to that character. ... Clearly and quickly present the protagonist's main goal. ... Describe the Antagonist. ... Make sure your protagonist is pro-active. ... If you can, include stakes and/or a ticking time-bomb. ... Setup. 1. A logline must have the following –       the protagonist –       their goal –       the antagonist/antagonistic force 2. Don’t use a character name It has no intrinsic information and so is a useless word. Instead, tell us something about the character. – A sous-chef – An ex-superhero 3. Use an adjective to give a little depth to that character This is your chance to show some character. Beware of cliche, and also of the power of i...

BEAT SHEETS ,  MONSTER IN THE HOUSE Get Out  Beat Sheet    Don Roff ,  September 29, 2017    20 min  read    5369 Get Out  was a record breaker when it was released in February, 2017. It not only scored an almost perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes 99% (unusual for a horror film), it was also one of the top grossing films for the year, and broke the 100-million mark, which has never happened before for the debut film of an African-American writer/director. There’s already buzz that Jordan Peele’s suspenseful and engaging script will receive a Best Original Screenplay nod at the 2018 Academy Awards. Most important about  Get Out , though, is that like all the best horror films that resonate, Peele’s film holds a mirror up to our society and allows us to gape in its terrifying reflection. This beat sheet study will reveal many SPOILERS. If you haven’t seen the film—get out and see it now. Then return and check ...

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