Crafting Compelling Loglines

This chapter focuses on the art of creating effective loglines for films and scripts, emphasizing the alignment of tone and clarity to engage industry professionals. It discusses key elements like character flaws, stakes, and the balance between revealing twists or maintaining suspense, with 'The Sixth Sense' and 'The Godfather' as case studies. Through these discussions, the chapter illustrates how a strong logline encapsulates central conflicts without disclosing pivotal plot points, enticing audiences to explore the narrative further.