Concept Review - EXAMPLE
This is an example of a Concept Review. Screenplays are able to receive Concept Reviews after they are started and until the end of the Story Outline phase. The goal of the Concept Review is to help the writer(s) understand the primary building blocks of their story and improve its development before launching into scenes and script.
Started by: Steve Wolfson
Private
Title:
AFTER THE SHOW
Logline:
A woman hooks up with a guy only to find out he is the son of her boss.
Theme:
Pay attention to details of who you’re dating.
Setting:
Big city
Main Genre:
Drama, Comedy
Subgenre(s):
College
Type:
Short Film
Time Period:
Present Day
Idea 30% of Overall Score
How fresh is the idea for screenplay?
A little fresh but has potential
Any other comments on the screenplay's idea?
Genre 10% of Overall Score
How well does the selected main genre work with the idea of the logline?
Somewhat
Any other comments on the genre?
Logline 20% of Overall Score
Overall Execution of the Logline
Good - the idea is comming across but something needs work
Does the logline create interest in the idea and make one want to read the script
Somewhat
Is the logline the correct length, too long, or too short (most loglines are 1-2 sentences)?
it's the correct length for the idea
Any other comments on the logline?
Title 15% of Overall Score
How effective is the title?
Poor - overused as a title, misleading, or not a title
Any other comments on the screenplay's title?
Theme 15% of Overall Score
Does the stated theme work with or have the potential to work with the idea in the logline?
Strong - works well with the idea