Loglines #23

Loglines
Blog Post #23

In class I had learnt that a log line is a brief sentence telling us (the audience) what the film is about and what it has to offer, however is a form of a statement which if fairly vague; this is due to the fact that it can cause spoilers which could potentially  ruin the film for some members of the audiences resulting into a lower amount of viewers which could then decrease revenue because they would not want to watch the film anymore. A logline also adds a question to a persons mind and builds anticipation towards the release of a specific film. Loglines can be release few weeks before the release of the film, but they can also be stated on promotional posters on a billboard, they are also usually printed on the front of a DVD case, this can catch peoples eyes who are looking to buy DVD's as it is a sentence summary of the film which could appeal to that particular audience.

Examples of loglines:

''Faced with an unplanned pregnancy, an offbeat young woman makes an unusual decision regarding her unborn child'' - Juno

''A young mans peculiar upbringing renders him unable to competently cope with the struggle of growing up'' - Igby Goes Down

''Two imprisoned men bond over a number of years, finding solace and eventual redemption through acts of common decency'' - The Shawshank Redemption