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
- E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills
Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.