Plot-driven Logline Examples for Screenwriters
At Screenwriting Ninja, we break down Loglines into 5 categories:
• Character-driven -- WHO and WHY is the focus of the movie
• Plot driven -- WHAT happens in the movie is most important
• Period piece -- WHEN sets the tone for your story
• Location is key -- WHERE sets the tone for your story
• Chase -- someone or something is after your protag
Here are some examples of Plot-driven Loglines
• Character-driven -- WHO and WHY is the focus of the movie
• Plot driven -- WHAT happens in the movie is most important
• Period piece -- WHEN sets the tone for your story
• Location is key -- WHERE sets the tone for your story
• Chase -- someone or something is after your protag
Here are some examples of Plot-driven Loglines
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