Title: “Dive”

Genre: Sports Drama

Logline:  Sam, a collegiate diver set for a career of success and accolades, has an accident during state qualifiers that puts his season to a swift end. He must determine what is most important to him- his sense of self? Or the sport that was the foundation of it for as long as he can remember? 

Not sure what direction to take the story? Consider these potential themes:

Ambition and Self Destruction - Sam must face if the sacrifices he made in the name of glory were worth eroding his physical well-being.

Identity and Reinvention - How does one reinvent themselves when the foundation of their identity has been taken away?

Resilience and Acceptance - Accepting limitations to find strength in rebuilding his life
after a devastating setback.

Having trouble fleshing out the characters? Give these interpretations a try:

Sam (Protagonist) – A brash, confident athlete who thrives off the attention of being the best. 

Coach (Mentor) – Tough but fair, sees Sam’s potential and must walk the line on how far to push him in order for him to achieve it. 

Sam’s Mom (Guide) –  A firm and kind woman who sees her son underneath all of his achievements.