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STORY CONCEPT FOR FILM/VIDEO PROJECT

Title (tentative):____________________________________________________ Date:_____________
Type of Project (feature, short, music video, etc.):___________________________________________
For Music Videos (band name and song):_________________________________________________
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For Commercials: (brand name, product/organization and tag line):____________________________
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GENRE INFLUENCES

Action/Martial Arts

Romance / Erotica

Sci-fi / Fantasy

Experimental

Thriller / Mystery

Horror / Suspense

Epic

Adventure / Sports

Comedy

Drama
Animated
Other:_________

CHARACTERS

Single Main Character_________________

Two Main Characters__________________

Ensemble Group How Many?__________

Other: _______________

WHERE WILL THIS STORY TAKE PLACE?

Location 1:_________________________

Location 2:_________________________

Location 3:_________________________

Location 4:_________________________
Location 5:_________________________
Location 6:_________________________

BUDGET
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$0-35,000 (Micro budget) $_____________________
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$35,001-200,000 (Ultra Low Budget - based on SAG-AFTRA) $_____________________
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$200,001-625,000 (Modified Low Budget - based on SAG-AFTRA) $_____________________
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$625,001-2.5 Million (Low Budget - based on SAG-AFTRA) $_____________________
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$2.5-10 Million (Low Theatrical Budget) $_____________________
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$10-25 Million (Standard Theatrical Budget) $_____________________
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$25-200+ Million (Blockbuster Theatrical Budget) $_____________________

AUDIENCE
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Ages 1-12
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Ages 13-17
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Ages 18-21
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Ages 22-30

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African American
Asian American
Native American
Mid East-American
Latino____________
European American

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Ages 31-40
Ages 41-50
Ages 51-60
Ages 61+

European__________
Caribbean___________
African_____________
Asian______________
Middle Eastern_______
Urban

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Suburban
Rural
Male
Female
LGBTQ
Other:_________

BASIC CONTENT OF STORY (Circle relevant choices)

Tragic / Epic / Dramatic

Violence / Stunts
Erotic
Mystery / Thriller

Comedic
Romantic
Feel Good / Inspirational
Futuristic / Sci-Fi

Supernatural / Horror
CGI / Special FX / Animated
Historical / Nostalgic
Other:________________

ROUGH SKETCH OF STORY

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WHY DO I WANT TO TELL THIS STORY?
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HOW CAN I MAKE THIS STORY UNUSUAL AND INTERESTING?
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THEMES AND IDEAS THAT INTEREST ME
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NOTES
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