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PTN BRIEF ROOM – MONTH 2 - PROJECT: “THE PHONE CALL”
So we are pivoting from the trailer world and stepping into something interesting.
BRIEF OVERVIEW
Following last month’s Trailer Night with special guest Brandon Lau, we are shifting lanes entirely this month.
This Brief Room focuses on restraint, emotional pacing, dialogue support, and cinematic storytelling built for streaming drama and prestige television.
This is not about giant impacts or trailer drops.
This is about emotional control.
AND TO MODEL REAL WORLD TIME GAPS -
The 2 weeks of creation time is Ideal, and plenty of more time than we often get when we get an opportunity! SO EXTRA PRESSURE TESTING IS NICE.. and WILL RAMP UP as we get better!!
PROJECT: “THE PHONE CALL”
FORMAT: Streaming Drama Series
TYPE: Emotional Underscore / Prestige TV
SCENE CONTEXT
A character receives a late-night phone call that changes the direction of their life.
The audience does not yet know if the news is:
• devastating
• hopeful
• dangerous
• life-changing
SO:
The cue should support uncertainty while evolving emotionally over time.
The music must feel connected to picture and respectful to dialogue.
CREATIVE TARGET
Along with the info above, we are also looking for cues that will also support the show. So cues that feel:
• cinematic
• human
• restrained
• emotionally intelligent
• modern
• visually supportive
Think:• HBO• Netflix Drama• A24• Slow emotional reveals• Internal conflict• Quiet tension
AVOID
Please avoid:• trailer impacts• giant drums• EDM structures• overly busy melodies• excessive layering• hard transitions• cues that overpower dialogue
The cue should feel like it belongs underneath a scene, not in front of it.
STRUCTURE NOTES
Your cue should include:• a clear emotional beginning• development over time• breathing room• dynamic movement• a purposeful ending or sting
Even subtle evolution matters.
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- CATEGORY OPTIONS
Choose ONE category for your submission:
• Emotional
• Tension
• Internal Conflict
• Discovery
• Reflection
• Quiet Panic
- TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS PROJECT (deliverables)
• Length: 1:00 – 2:30 preferred
• MP3 ONLY
• Stereo mix only
• Must be mixed clearly enough for evaluation
- SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Submit stereo MP3 files to:
Email subject line:
BRIEF ROOM – THE PHONE CALL – YOUR NAME
- Naming as follows:
--CUENAME_YOURINITIALS_CATAGORY OF CUE
------- Example: DeadAir_GF_Tension
- REVIEW NOTES
Submissions will be reviewed based on:
• creative fit
• adherence to direction
• structure• emotional execution
• mix clarity
• editorial usability
• delivery accuracy
Submissions that do not follow the requested format may not be reviewed. (but will be for the sake of this exercise).
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- SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Wednesday- 1 hour before session - we go LIVE @ 7 PM (CST - Central)
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PTN BRIEF ROOM – MONTH 2 - PROJECT: “THE PHONE CALL”
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