Log line
A log line is a brief summary of a television programme or film providing both a synopsis of the program's plot, and an emotional hook to stimulate interest.
Some examples of log lines,
Logline 1 - The extraordinary story of a thoroughbred racehorse - from his humble beginnings as an under-fed workhorse to his unlikely rise and triumphant victory over the Triple Crown winner, War Admiral. Seabiscuits
Logline 2 - A 17th Century tale of adventure on the Caribbean Sea where the roguish yet charming Captain Jack Sparrow joins forces with a young blacksmith in a gallant attempt to rescue the Governor of England's daughter and reclaim his ship. Pirates of the Caribbean
Logline 3 - After segueing from a life of espionage to raising a family, Gregorio and Ingrid Cortez are called back into action. But when they are kidnapped by their evil nemesis, there are only two people in the world who can rescue them... their kids! Spy Kids
Logline 4 - Toula's family has exactly three traditional values - "Marry a Greek boy, have Greek babies, and feed everyone." When she falls in love with a sweet, but WASPy guy, Toula struggles to get her family to accept her fiancée, while she comes to terms with her own heritage. My Big, Fat, Greek Wedding
Logline 5 - A young man and woman from different social classes fall in love aboard an ill-fated voyage at sea. Titanic
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