Question
Create the Proposal
(Short, clear plan for the project)
Title/Concept:
Purpose:
Target Audience:
Summary:
Create the Treatment
(Narrative description in paragraph form)
Make is school approprite
(Short, clear plan for the project)
Title/Concept:
Purpose:
Target Audience:
Summary:
Create the Treatment
(Narrative description in paragraph form)
Make is school approprite
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Below are two things: 1) a completed, school‑appropriate Proposal and Treatment for a short student film project example; and 2) a short blank template you can reuse for any project. Tell me if you want this adapted to a different project type (play, exhibition, science fair, podcast, etc.).
Example Project — Proposal
Title/Concept:
Shifting Shadows — a short student film about empathy and inclusion
Purpose:
To raise awareness about the everyday effects of exclusion and bullying, encourage students to practice small acts of kindness, and give participating students hands‑on experience in filmmaking (writing, acting, directing, editing).
Target Audience:
Middle and high school students, teachers, parents, and the local school community; suitable for school assemblies and youth film festivals.
Summary:
An 8–12 minute narrative short following a new student who experiences subtle exclusion at school. Through a class project and a small act of courage from a peer, the classmates confront their behavior, learn to see each other differently, and create a more inclusive environment. The film concludes with a hopeful note and resources for classroom discussion.
Example Project — Treatment (narrative)
Maya, the new student, arrives on the first day bright‑eyed but quickly notices empty seats, whispered jokes, and lunch tables that close ranks. The film follows a few ordinary school scenes — hallway interactions, a group project, and the lunchroom — where exclusion is shown in small, relatable moments rather than overt cruelty: a joke left hanging, a group photo taken without asking, a project meeting where Maya’s idea is dismissed. Jonah, a popular student who led the exclusion without thinking, is assigned to Maya for a collaborative classroom presentation. Working together, Jonah sees Maya’s talent and begins to understand how his behavior has affected her. A turning point comes when Maya’s quiet sketchbook — full of honest drawings about belonging — is accidentally revealed. Jonah feels ashamed, apologizes publicly, and the class decides to transform the assignment into a project about community stories. The visual style uses natural school locations, close shots for intimate moments, and warm lighting for the resolution. The tone stays hopeful and constructive; the film ends with a short onscreen message about kindness and a prompt for discussion questions to use in class.
Production notes: 8–12 minute runtime, shot on school locations with a small student crew, simple instrumental score, and subtitles for accessibility. After the screening, hold a guided discussion or provide a one‑page facilitator guide to turn the film into a learning moment.
Blank Template — fill in for your project
Title/Concept:
Purpose:
Target Audience:
Summary:
Treatment (narrative paragraph):
[Write a short paragraph describing the story or experience, main characters or elements, key beats/conflicts, tone, and how the project will be presented. Keep it school‑appropriate and focus on learning goals or positive outcomes.]
Would you like me to adapt this to another topic (science fair, community service project, stage play, podcast) or tailor it to a particular grade level or runtime?
Example Project — Proposal
Title/Concept:
Shifting Shadows — a short student film about empathy and inclusion
Purpose:
To raise awareness about the everyday effects of exclusion and bullying, encourage students to practice small acts of kindness, and give participating students hands‑on experience in filmmaking (writing, acting, directing, editing).
Target Audience:
Middle and high school students, teachers, parents, and the local school community; suitable for school assemblies and youth film festivals.
Summary:
An 8–12 minute narrative short following a new student who experiences subtle exclusion at school. Through a class project and a small act of courage from a peer, the classmates confront their behavior, learn to see each other differently, and create a more inclusive environment. The film concludes with a hopeful note and resources for classroom discussion.
Example Project — Treatment (narrative)
Maya, the new student, arrives on the first day bright‑eyed but quickly notices empty seats, whispered jokes, and lunch tables that close ranks. The film follows a few ordinary school scenes — hallway interactions, a group project, and the lunchroom — where exclusion is shown in small, relatable moments rather than overt cruelty: a joke left hanging, a group photo taken without asking, a project meeting where Maya’s idea is dismissed. Jonah, a popular student who led the exclusion without thinking, is assigned to Maya for a collaborative classroom presentation. Working together, Jonah sees Maya’s talent and begins to understand how his behavior has affected her. A turning point comes when Maya’s quiet sketchbook — full of honest drawings about belonging — is accidentally revealed. Jonah feels ashamed, apologizes publicly, and the class decides to transform the assignment into a project about community stories. The visual style uses natural school locations, close shots for intimate moments, and warm lighting for the resolution. The tone stays hopeful and constructive; the film ends with a short onscreen message about kindness and a prompt for discussion questions to use in class.
Production notes: 8–12 minute runtime, shot on school locations with a small student crew, simple instrumental score, and subtitles for accessibility. After the screening, hold a guided discussion or provide a one‑page facilitator guide to turn the film into a learning moment.
Blank Template — fill in for your project
Title/Concept:
Purpose:
Target Audience:
Summary:
Treatment (narrative paragraph):
[Write a short paragraph describing the story or experience, main characters or elements, key beats/conflicts, tone, and how the project will be presented. Keep it school‑appropriate and focus on learning goals or positive outcomes.]
Would you like me to adapt this to another topic (science fair, community service project, stage play, podcast) or tailor it to a particular grade level or runtime?