Question 1

What is a logline for a movie?

Ari Eisner · Accepted Answer

A logline is a one or two sentence (maximum) description of a movie that hooks the reader through efficient and careful wording.

Question 2

What is a logline vs synopsis?

Ari Eisner · Accepted Answer

While loglines and synopses are both widely used in the Industry, there are distinct differences between them. A logline is a very brief (one to two sentence tops) overview of a movie, whereas a synopsis is a summation of a movie in several paragraphs (typically not exceeding one page in length)
The building blocks of a logline can be broken down into [PROTAGONIST] + [PROTAGONIST’S GOAL] + [INCITING INCIDENT] + [CENTRAL CONFLICT]. It’s important to note that not all loglines need to follow this exact order. Get creative with it but bear in mind what matters is that the elements are all clear and present.
We can take a closer look at each of these elements…

Question 3

How do you write a good logline for a movie?

Ari Eisner · Accepted Answer

A good logline should introduce a protagonist, contain a clear summation of the movie’s plot, contain active, engaging language and above all else, be brief.
There’s a multitude of ways to implement the aforementioned ideas and create a truly compelling logline. But before you put pen to paper (or finger to keyboard), the first thing you need to do is be able to do is clearly describe what your movie is about. In longform. This is sometimes a greater challenge than you’d initially think.
So pause for a moment and consider the exact story your film is telling and the journey your lead character will be undertaking. Once that’s been thought through and fully understood, you can start thinking about ways to grab someone’s attention with it…

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