Story development establishes who the protagonist is, what they want, what stands in their way and how their life changes. It suits an idea that has not yet become a complete story, or a draft whose events lack a clear causal connection. This work gives the creative team an agreed foundation before screenplay drafting.
Service
Story development for film and series
Develop a film or series idea with Ani Maghakyan: premise, characters, conflict, treatment and season structure before screenplay drafting begins.
What we develop
- Premise, theme and the central dramatic question
- Character desires, relationships and change
- Escalating conflict and the consequences of choices
- A film structure or the storylines of a season
Possible development documents
- A logline, synopsis or treatment
- A beat sheet, season map or series bible describing the world and characters
- A structural review of existing material with proposed solutions
When to choose this service
- You have an idea but its progression and ending are unclear
- You need a coherent story to present to a producer
- You want to resolve the core problems before writing another draft
Frequently asked questions
Does story development include the full screenplay?
This is a separate stage before screenplay drafting. Writing the complete script can be discussed as the next assignment.
Can I start with only a short idea?
Yes. Share the idea, intended format and what you want to explore. Those details help define the development scope.
Can an existing story be redeveloped?
Yes. The first step is to identify structural, character or conflict problems and agree on the changes.
Collaboration
Please do not send unpublished ideas or scripts through this website.