Unit 2 Proposal Structure

Proposal Structure:

 

1. Introduction

"The purpose of this report is to get pitch and sell the idea to producers to get the film made..."


Use persuasive language


Introduce your primary and secondary research and summarise what you found out, who you asked and who the film will appeal to. What kind of budget?


Name of the film and genre


2. Film Synopsis

2 x sentences max that encapsulates the idea overall (ie the set up) 

Twist at the end and the hook.

Tagline

Influences on idea


3. Film Rating 

Which and why (content - BBFC guidelines)


4. Primary Research

What you did and results

Target Audience & profile

Their response to the idea

Preferences form social media


5. Secondary Research

What you researched and discovered, and your findings/conclusions

What the idea is based on - short stories, news articles, song lyrics

What you know about this subject that builds on this

Trends in this genre and standout moments (twists, screen moments) you may be influenced by


6. Summary of all research (conclusions)


7. Unique Selling Point

What is the USP

Why are you confident this will be successful

Narrative structure/alternative or continuity style


8. Budget

Overall budget and breakdown

Funding sources


9. Regulation & Certification

BBFC, OFCOM


10. Revisions and changes/development of idea


11. Locations


12. Distribution

Netflix, Film Festivals


13. Evaluation


14. References and bibliography