Hi Everyone,

I'm applying to the MFA Film program at Columbia. They ask for a one-page treatment. We went over treatments in my screenwriting class, but I'm new to one-pagers. Does anyone know if there an industry format that I should follow?

See description from their website, below.

Much appreciated!

Leah

Feature Film Treatment: On one double-spaced page for a film you might wish to write, direct, or produce. The treatment must concisely relate a complete dramatic story sufficient to sustain a feature-length film, including all major plot developments and a clear statement of the resolution. The story should not be the same as the one in your dramatic writing sample or your optional video submission.

I'm finding it rather difficult to squeeze my screenplay ideas onto one page of double-spaced courier font.

It was really hard to do. I made my font a little smaller. I hope it works out tho.

I focused primarily upon thematic elements, while being explicit (but brief) in plot events.