Film package

Order Description

It should be 25-30 pages long in total and at least 15 pages should be devoted to the actual writing of the screenplay. The film package should centre on an official
or reputable biography (biopic) or a literary novel.
The package should include the indicated sections and will be broken down as follows :

1) A 3-page reflection on the process of adapting a literary source to the big screen (5%)

2) A 4 to 5-page long logline and synopsis of the project (5%)

3) The first 15 minutes of the film in screenplay format (15%) (I’ll add an example of screenplay to my order)

4) A 2 page personal journal type reflection on the whole process of selecting and adapting the novel/biography and on how the course/lectures/exercises helped you
structure the script (2.5%)

5) ANNEX: Character descriptions (3 characters in total, ideally the two leading characters and a significant secondary role) (2.5%).

6) The sources you accessed for the purpose of collating significant background information (aside for the main book you selected) in view of writing your storyline
and the sources you used for the section related to the adaptation process.

The various elements of the film package (synopsis, character description, script…) all concur to provide a professional reader or decision-maker with the
information necessary to understand clearly what the end product would/could eventually look like. In order to assess how you maximized the validity, strength and
potential of your story, a number of criteria will be used.

Coherent Story:
A grade of A: The story is an engaging tale and is creative and thought-provoking. The story keeps the reader in suspense, makes sense, and helps to promote the core
message.
A grade of B: The story has elements that keep the reader interested. The story does not trail off in a direction that leaves the message behind.
A grade of C: The story lacks gravitas and the reader may not find it worth their time. The story doesn’t entirely make sense and there are areas that do not seem to
suggest a real scenario. The message is muddled but can still be recognized
A grade of D: The story is boring or has no real direction to keep the audience interested. Many parts do not make a lot of sense. There is no reasoning behind why
things are happening.

Dialogue:
A grade of A; Screenplay includes a large amount of dialogue or valid expository information The dialogue is engaging and is consistent with the character’s
personality.
A grade of B: Screenplay has sufficient amount of dialogue and is close to what it would sound if people were talking to each other. It is engaging but not always
consistent with the characters’ personality.
A grade of C: Screenplay has minimal use of dialogue and does not read like genuine talking. It does not help the story along and there is considerable inconsistency
with the character’s traits.
A grade of D: Screenplay has little to no dialogue and lacks authenticity. It is incoherent, does not fit with the story and does not consider the character’s
personality.

Grammar:
A grade of A: Students are considerate of grammar and make sure to write all aspects of the screenplay with sound punctuation, sentence structure and spelling. A grade
of B: Students make a good effort towards grammar and most aspects have good sentence structure, correct punctuation and spelling.
A grade of C: Students make little effort to focus on good grammar but the story is written with grammar that is enough to allow people to understand.
A grade of D: Many errors in sentence structure, punctuation, and spelling.