Sonder City
The one sentence that sells the film
[Protagonist] must [want], but [obstacle] — in a story about [theme], set in [world].
The story, in three paragraphs
Who we open on, what their life looks like before the story starts, what's missing.
What breaks the equilibrium, what the protagonist pursues, what stands in the way.
Where it lands — without every plot beat. Enough to prove the ending earns the setup.
The opportunity
What audience appetite, cultural moment, or gap in the current slate this film answers. Cite recent comparable titles' performance if you have it.
A proprietary visual technique, already built
Face-tracked double exposure
Analog degradation as emotional grammar
Where this sits in the market
| Film | Why it's comparable | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| [Comp title 1] | [tone / technique / budget similarity] | [acquisition price, box office, or streaming deal] |
| [Comp title 2] | […] | […] |
| [Comp title 3] | […] | […] |
Who's making it
Name, one credential or prior work that signals they can execute this.
Name, prior production/financing track record.
DP, cast if attached, anyone whose name reduces perceived risk.
The numbers
Where the money goes
| Category | % of budget |
|---|---|
| Above-the-line (cast, director, producers) | [ ]% |
| Production | [ ]% |
| Post-production & grading | [ ]% |
| Contingency | [ ]% |
Path to delivery
| Stage | Target date |
|---|---|
| Financing close | [ ] |
| Pre-production | [ ] |
| Principal photography | [ ] |
| Post & delivery | [ ] |
| Festival premiere target | [ ] |
Path to audience
Target festival tier → sales agent strategy → streaming/theatrical/hybrid intent. Name the realistic path for this budget tier, not the aspirational one.