Find the thread
Define whose story this is, what they want and what changes along the way.
DIMELABS SERVICES
Story development.
Bring a premise, a treatment or a story that is still finding its shape. Work through the characters, scene structure and dialogue until the screenplay gives production a clear starting point.
Team-led production · Studio workflow coming soon
BRING WHAT YOU HAVE
Your starting point.
- Your premise or existing draft
- Audience, format and intended length
- Character notes and creative references
AGREE WHAT YOU NEED
The deliverables.
- Story outline
- Scene breakdown
- Screenplay draft and agreed revisions
Final outputs and revision rounds are defined in your project scope.
HOW WE WORK
Through production.
Build the scenes
Work through the action, setting and emotional turn of each scene.
Read it through
Review dialogue, pacing and production needs before moving into boards.
A POSSIBLE BRIEF
A short character film built around an actor’s Dime. Begin with a premise and a performance reference, then develop the scene sequence and dialogue.
Story development
Let’s make your next piece.
Bring your starting material, audience and intended use. We will work through the scope and the decisions your team needs to review.