High-concept ideas are easy to understand and market. That leads to a lot of sales. Have you ever been trying to pitch or come up with a new spec idea and been stumped? There are times where I find it hard to describe the story I am telling and to contextualize it for other people. This gets even more complicated when I chase the ever-elusive "High-Concept Idea." But what is a high-concept idea? What does it mean, what are examples, and how can you pitch in a way where Hollywood sees your passion project as high-concept? In today's post, we'll analyze this term and see the limits of what it can do, and how to utilize it at the right times. Let's dig in. What Does 'High-Concept Idea' Mean? Check out this video from Film Courage for an in-depth explanation. High-Concept Definition The term refers to a way you'd explain an idea to a producer or an executive. A high-concept idea is based on a “what-if” premise, and it has to be pitched in one to three sentences, so it's easy to understand. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 1 March, 2021