The "high concept" movie pitch is where the imaginary "what if" comes into play, creating extraordinary circumstances and outcomes for the characters in these highly marketable movie ideas. "Liar, Liar", "E.T.", "Jaws", "Star Wars", "Snakes On A Plane", are all considered high concept movies. These movies have premises with a hook that propels the main character's storyline and plot to unfold in a highly unique progression as a result of the elements created by the writer. These elements may be character traits (supernatural or peculiar) or circumstances (lifestyle, situation, or events) that are so original and unusual that the resulting events and story are entertaining.
Required Steps When Formulating and Pitching Your Movie Idea
Write a detailed synopsis illustrating the storyline. This includes a beginning, middle, and end, typically focusing on the major plot points for the main character. Write what we are actually watching unfold, and don't get caught up in too many detailed descriptives. You're writing for professionals who read for a living, so expect them to want an efficient synopsis that hits clear beats so they may determine quickly if its the type of project they're interested in developing and producing. A typical movie idea synopsis may be 3 to 7 pages, although some terrific high concept movies, or movies based on true stories have been sold in one or two sentence pitches. Its all about impact.
Protect your original movie idea by archiving it with a registry service to establish "proof of creation" prior to exposing to any third party entity (Producer, Agent, OR friend). The Creators Vault provides online archival service and third party proof-of-creation for any written materials, in any genre.
Pitch Your Movie Idea in a secured marketplace such as the TVFilmRights.com Database. Producers, Executives and Agents are capable of sourcing new movie ideas by referencing a variety of specific genres, subjects, and themes that may apply to your project. When in discussions with any executives who are interested in pursuing the rights to your project, absorb their feedback, and work to refine your concept in a new direction if required.
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