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Pre-production · term

Concept

Also known as project concept.

The central dramatic or factual idea from which a screen project is developed.

In practice

A useful concept identifies the subject, dramatic engine, audience promise, and constraints without pretending that the screenplay or production plan is already solved.

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Sources

  1. E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills

Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.