Two Lives. Two Families. Two Concepts, nature vs. nurture. After an accidental switch-at-birth incident is revealed, two families try to navigate through the havoc unleashed on their lives, so that they can bond together as families.
Hi, Vikki Harris. For a logline, you want something like: "After ______ (something happens/the inciting incident), a _______ (the protagonist with an adjective) tries to _______ (goal of story) so ________ (stakes)."
Loglines are one or two sentences. You can add the antagonist in the logline. The inciting incident can also be at the end of the logline.
Example #1:
"After a group of dog criminals arrives in a small town, an impulsive dog sheriff defends a dog treat factory so they won't steal food that's meant for hungry dog families."
Example #2:
"A dysfunctional couple works together to survive against bears after they crash on an abandoned road miles from help."
NOTE: Not all stories will follow this logline template. Biopics, TV shows (the logline for a show might not follow this template, but the logline for an episode in the show could), and documentaries might not follow this template.
Ok, Vikki Harris. I think the logline needs some work. Mainly the first part of it. The first part is a list. Since your logline is for a pilot, the logline can follow the logline template I commented about earlier.
Two Lives. Two Families. Two Concepts, nature vs. nurture. After an accidental switch-at-birth incident is revealed, two families try to navigate through the havoc unleashed on their lives, so that they can bond together as families. (I like the beginning list think; it draws attention and sets the stage)
I like that logline better, Vikki Harris! I think "Two Lives. Two Families. Two Concepts, nature vs. nurture." distracts from the logline. Suggestion: You could put that line in the synopsis area.
Hi, Vikki Harris. For a logline, you want something like: "After ______ (something happens/the inciting incident), a _______ (the protagonist with an adjective) tries to _______ (goal of story) so ________ (stakes)."
Loglines are one or two sentences. You can add the antagonist in the logline. The inciting incident can also be at the end of the logline.
Example #1:
"After a group of dog criminals arrives in a small town, an impulsive dog sheriff defends a dog treat factory so they won't steal food that's meant for hungry dog families."
Example #2:
"A dysfunctional couple works together to survive against bears after they crash on an abandoned road miles from help."
NOTE: Not all stories will follow this logline template. Biopics, TV shows (the logline for a show might not follow this template, but the logline for an episode in the show could), and documentaries might not follow this template.
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Hi, Maurice Vaughan. Thank you for your comment. This is a logline for a television pilot.
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Ok, Vikki Harris. I think the logline needs some work. Mainly the first part of it. The first part is a list. Since your logline is for a pilot, the logline can follow the logline template I commented about earlier.
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Two Lives. Two Families. Two Concepts, nature vs. nurture. After an accidental switch-at-birth incident is revealed, two families try to navigate through the havoc unleashed on their lives, so that they can bond together as families. (I like the beginning list think; it draws attention and sets the stage)
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I like that logline better, Vikki Harris! I think "Two Lives. Two Families. Two Concepts, nature vs. nurture." distracts from the logline. Suggestion: You could put that line in the synopsis area.
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