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Script Coverage Template

This document provides a template for script coverage of a film. It requests information about the title, authors, registration details, page length, genre, locations, cast and budget. It includes a logline and ratings for key elements of the script like concept, plot, characters, dialogue, structure and visuals. The reviewer is asked to rate each element as great, good, fair or not applicable on a provided table.

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Script Coverage Template

This document provides a template for script coverage of a film. It requests information about the title, authors, registration details, page length, genre, locations, cast and budget. It includes a logline and ratings for key elements of the script like concept, plot, characters, dialogue, structure and visuals. The reviewer is asked to rate each element as great, good, fair or not applicable on a provided table.

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felipster
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SCRIPT COVERAGE TEMPLATE

Title of Film:

Author(s):

File Number:

Script Registration Number:

Date:

Page Length:

Genre:

Number of Locations:

Type of Locations:

Number of Actors:

Number of Principle Actors:

Number of Extras Required:

Estimated Budget:

Submitted To:

Read By:

MPAA Rating:

Logline:

Great Good Fair N/A

Concept

The screenplay is original and unique

Plot / Storyline

The story has a clear “hook”

Strong sense of pacing (frequency & spacing of events)


Characters

Protagonist has clearly defined internal / external goals

Strong antagonistic force pushing against protagonist

Protagonist is worth investing 90 minutes of your time in

Protagonist has a clearly defined character arc (change)

Supporting characters add value to the story

Protagonist is 3 dimensional and flawed

Characters have different ideologies / beliefs

Characters have well developed back-stories

Antagonist has clearly defined objectives / motivation

Dialogue

Each character has their own unique voice

Structure

Subplots are integrated into the main plot

The setup clearly establishes the film’s tone and purpose

Every scene is relevant / supports the plot

Scene transitions are suitable

The climax of the film is worth waiting for

The inciting incident is strong enough to drive the plot

There is dramatic building & releasing of tension


Characters “arrive late and leave early”

Cinematography / Visuals

Visually engaging opening / starts on high note

There are opportunities for visual flourishes

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