Story development documents · Core
Long synopsis
Also called: full synopsis, extended synopsis
ELI5
A detailed prose summary that may cover the full story, including major turns and ending.
Used in conversation
“The deck should use the long synopsis consistently rather than as decoration.”
Pitch context
This names a document, asset or development step that can appear in a pitch package.
Why it matters: Tells you what document, visual asset or file someone is asking for or reviewing.
Connected terms
- One-page synopsisThe search label “Long synopsis” can route to both entries.
Sources & evidence · 5
Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- Screen Australia — Story Documents: DramaDirect source · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- Screen Australia — What is a Synopsis? An Outline? A Treatment?Supporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) — Scripted Pitch Deck GuideSupporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- Sundance Institute — Pitch Deck, Lookbook, Sizzle and Proof-of-Concept GuidanceSupporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- World Wide Web Consortium — Making Audio and Video Media AccessibleSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-14