Wrongfully accused of being part of a plot to overthrow Santa, an amateur detective elf goes on the run to prove his innocence and solve the case.

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9 reviews

CLAY53 Penpusher · 45 pts

[MAJOR EVENT:] Wrongfully accuse of being part of a plot to overthrow Santa
[HERO:] an amateur detective elf
[MAIN ACTION:] goes on the run to prove his innocence and solve the case

I’m new to this seems pretty good to me. And quite a funny movie.

Richiev Singularity · 82,714 pts

pzeidman, I completely agree about upping the stakes, that's great advice!

However, 'going on the run' is vague and re-active instead of pro-active. A better way to up the stakes would be to tell us the 'consequences' if captured.

An example: (Of course your logline would be different to reflect your story)
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"After he's framed for forming a coup against Santa, an eccentric elf must prove his innocence before he's captured and sent to Santa Quentin prison."
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By saying 'before he's captured' let's the reader know he's on the run but letting the reader know he'll be sent to 'Santa Prison' gives a reader a better idea of the stakes.

Now if you can give a ticking clock that would be even better.
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"After he's framed for forming a coup against Santa, an eccentric elf has five days discover the true culprits or Christmas will be cancelled."
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Suddenly he has to solve the case before Christmas eve or the consequences: No Christmas.

Hope the helped.