Monday 1 July 2013

2b. Ideas and Loglines


Describe what a logline is and then provide examples from films you like from a variety of genres. Add a link to IMDb to their loglines of various films. Explain what makes a good log line - you've missed out information on this.

A logline is one sentatance that is used to desicbe a film, it has to have the power to summarise and intrigue the aduaince into wanting to watch the film.  A log line should leave some questions unanswered the make the audience want to watch the film.


Examples of loglines from different film genres:




The Hunger Games - Drama

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1392170/

"Katniss Everdeen voluntarily takes her younger sister's place in the Hunger Games, a televised fight to the death in which two teenagers from each of the twelve Districts of Panem are chosen at random to compete."












The Holiday - Romantic Comedy


http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0457939/

Two women troubled with guy-problems swap homes in each other's countries, where they each meet a local guy and fall in love.












The amazing Spiderman - Action Adventure


http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0948470/

Peter Parker finds a clue that might help him understand why his parents disappeared when he was young. His path puts him on a collision course with Dr. Curt Connors, his father's former partner.

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