Log line, treatment and theme

Log Line:

A plane bound for Budapest has crashed in a remote wooded area. An injured man from the wreck regains consciousness to the sound of screams, making it apparent to him and the other survivors that their problems have only just begun; there’s a killer in the woods amongst them.

Treatment (backstory):

An aeroplane full of passengers departed from St Petersburg bound for Budapest. The plane mysteriously crashes, splitting into three sections across remote, uncharted woodland. Most of the passengers have sustained injuries and some are dead, however the lives lost are still unknown.  Having gone through such a devastating experience the remaining survivors are left isolated and vulnerable with no idea where they are, or how to seek help. Among those that survived are Mason (a middle age, introverted male), Summer (a young optimistic nurse), Pierce (a soft-hearted, humane, single father) and his shy teenage daughter, Natalie.

Due to the plane splitting into three parts the survivors have been spread across the desolate woodland, instinctively, those that remain are trying to find each other.  Meanwhile, a passenger is found dead in a suspect manner, creating trepidation amongst the survivors. Despite their already perilous situation, the survivors now face a greater threat. Sunset is fast approaching and their bewildering surroundings intensify their fears.  With no authority figures to guide them, and nowhere to hide, the choices each person makes will dictate who survives.   

Theme: Wood You Survive? Is an adventure drama with aspects of a thriller narrative. 

Setting: We chose the woods as our setting because we felt it was theme appropriate as the woods isolation provides the right tone and feel for a drama with thriller elements. The enigma of the unknown within the woods adds to the dramatic tension of the situation as it plays on the wilderness and draws the audience (player) to create an idea within their head about what could be waiting for the charter in the woods; whether that is other survivors, opposition or wild animals.