In any medium, one of the most challenging stories to realize is the single-location narrative. Appealing to almost producers across the industry and a true showcase of a writer's potential, a single-location project can be a valuable addition to any portfolio.
We are seeking the best single-location features to send out to our industry contacts. Our IPs are particularly interested in narratives that eriched, not constrained, by the use of one location.
The ideal writer is able to realize characters that are creations of a broader world. These writers use evolving conflicts, intricately structured dialogues, and nuanced emotinal arcs to keep their stories fresh without needing to change the scenery.
Useful comps include Glerks, Glengarry Glenn Ross, Man from Earth, Phonebooth, and The Hateful Eight.
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Want to have more success with Gigs? Here are some tips from our ISA Executives:
Successful loglines can convey a great deal of information in only one or two sentences.
Does your Logline include the following?
1. A distinct main character that promises a strong emotional arc.
2. A clear concept and insight into how it will develop in the second act.
3. An understanding of how your unique character and clever concept are synergizing with one another.
4. An implicit tone for the project overall.
If you are struggling to encapsulate these elements into a concise logline, then we recommend submitting your project for an ISA Logline Review.
Ordering other forms of ISA Feedback can help your screenplay succeed in the highly competitive Writing Gigs environment. A writer with a track record of steadily seeking out notes and improving their portfolio is highly appealing to industry professionals.
A variety of feedback forms can be found via our Script Notes Services.