REAL-LIFE SKILLS 26 GroUp WorK split up into groups and write a story concept of a few lines for a film to be proposed to a production company concerning a theme from your daily reality. Here are some examples. Focus on the elements given below. Irresponsible parenting Addiction Bullying Step 1 Step 5 theme and message: identify the overall themes and what the story concept is trying to convey. Decide what specific lesson, idea, or emotion it should aim to evoke. characters: focus on the depth and development of the characters. Decide whether they are consistent throughout the story, whether they evolve or what their personal path is. Step 2 Structure: discuss the concept structure, including the introduction, conflict, climax, and resolution. Step 3 conflict and stakes: what are they? Are the challenges and obstacles meaningful and engaging? Step 4 setting and world-building: decide on the time, place, and environment. Is the setting integral to the story? Does it add depth to the narrative? Step 6 tone and style: is the tone of the film comedic, dramatic, suspenseful, etc.? Step 7 the title: after brainstorming, choose a title, which should be catchy and short. BiG and smaLL scrEEn 235