TV Pilot Bootcamp: Week 1 (Jan 29 2022)
Week 1: Concept and Loglines (Nov 21)
We begin this course by zeroing in on the high concept core premise, and developing two separate loglines to express this idea. The first is the series logline, and the second is the pilot logline. These will act as guideposts to keep us on track through construction of your script. We’ll also start brainstorming a few different episode ideas from our prospective first season, to get a sense of where your show should begin, and where it’s headed.
Week 1 Homework Assignment
- Series logline
- Pilot logline
- Fill out your Sketchbook
- Read at least one recent pilot screenplay that you haven’t watched before
Here’s a link to a website with lots of TV pilot scripts: https://sites.google.com/site/tvwriting/
Also, in case it’s helpful, here’s an example sketchbook from Conor’s script The Knowledge: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IAAQ5nlGHin7OCE64UtgEpHvEwqZilt0Ao9gx-Egx7s/edit#
Conor Kyle
Conor Kyle has written for Shudder’s Creepshow (2019) and placed twice in the Nicholl Fellowship with his scripts “Peter and the Wolves” (quarterfinals, also Launchpad top 10) and The Tube (semifinals). His screenplays have also been featured on the annual Hit List, Young & Hungry List, Spec Book, and on Tracking Board’s “Best Writers of the Year” booklet. He writes everything from stage musicals to Westerns to horror movies.
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