The August Logline Competition results are in! Check out these great examples of how to write a logline:
THE WINNER
Our winner is Nicola Ralph with her logline for HOUSE OF PAIN, a horror:
“When four thrill-seekers crash an invite-only haunted house, they discover that the blood is real as tortured guests put on display have their organs harvested for the black market.”
This logline presents an instantly terrifying scenario and sets a great, creepy tone. We can definitely imagine this as a big Halloween release.
About Nicola (@NicolaRalph1 – ralph.nicola@yahoo.co.uk)
Nicola Ralph is a UK screenwriter of horror and sci-fi. Most recently, she was a 2015 Quarter Finalist in the Screen Craft Sci-Fi Screenplay Contest and a Finalist in the New York Screenplay Contest.
THE FINALISTS
First, we have Jessica Coleman with her logline for BABY TAYLOR, a dramedy:
“When their friend dies in a car accident, three female lawyers adopt her orphaned baby and immediately struggle to balance motherhood, career, and dating in New Orleans.”
This has that familiar-but-different dynamic that producers are always looking for. The opportunities for comedy and heartfelt moments are abundant.
About Jessica (Jessica.s.coleman@gmail.com – @Jess_thewriter)
Jessica Coleman, raised in Flora, Mississippi, graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a Bachelor’s degree in film. She has been actively working with projects in New Orleans such as The Passion (Tyler Perry) and Essence Festival. She has been writing professionally since 2009 and currently lives in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Next, we have Johnathan Rousell with his logline for FAT, SICK, AND CLEARLY DEAD, a mockumentary:
“After a zombie bite gives a morbidly obese man his greatest desire — to be skinny — he tries to prove his naysayers wrong by showing the world the health benefits of being undead.”
This has that familiar-but-different dynamic that producers are always looking for. The opportunities for comedy and heartfelt moments are abundant.
About Johnathan (Jvtr2985@gmail.com)
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We’re taking a two-month break so that Angela can have a baby! We’ll be back in November with the same great prizes from Script Pipeline, Virtual Pitchfest, WeScreenplay, and Talentville.
In the meantime if you need quick, direct feedback, try our Logline Services.
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