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Gemini 2.5 Pro vs Grok 4

tree_0007 · Mastering the 7 Stages of Film Production

Gemini 2.5 Pro · Much Better

WIDE

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2 - 0

Final Score

50,902

Tokens

$0.51

Cost

Round 1

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Round Context

Depth 2Width 2Mercy rule

Logic Chain

Root

Mastering the 7 Stages of Film Production

Step 2

Screenwriting School

Question

According to the New York Film Academy's guide on the 7 stages of film production, which specific stage is primarily the responsibility of the project producer and involves creating a 'first synopsis' to secure financing? Based on this institution's screenwriting school offerings, identify the two 15-Week Online Workshops that explicitly require applicants to have either completed a specific prior workshop or submit a formatted script/treatment. Provide the name of the production stage and the full titles and specific prerequisites for both workshops.

Answer length: 200-300 words.

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Depth checklist

Production Stage: Development (identified by 'project producer' role and 'first synopsis' activity)
Institution: New York Film Academy (NYFA)

Width checklist

Workshop 1: 15-Week Online Screenplay Workshop
Prerequisite 1: Completion of '15-Week Online Screenplay Story & Structure Workshop' OR submission of a full-length treatment and beat sheet
Workshop 2: 15-Week Online Television Pilot Workshop
Prerequisite 2: Completion of '15-Week Online Television Spec Workshop' OR submission of a formatted TV script

Examiner rationale

The question requires Deep Reasoning to identify the 'Development' stage from its functional description (producer's role, synopsis creation) rather than its name. It then demands Wide Information Aggregation by requiring the agent to scan the 'Online Screenwriting Workshops' section of the associated institution (NYFA) to filter for courses with specific, complex admission criteria (prerequisites or submissions), ignoring those that do not have these explicit gates.

Judgment

Much Better

WIDE

Score 2 - 0

Agent A followed the Ground Truth Checklist almost perfectly. It correctly identified the 'Development' stage and, crucially, identified the specific workshops that correspond to the prerequisites listed in the Ground Truth (e.g., identifying that the workshop requires the 'Story & Structure' course). Agent B failed to identify the correct specific workshops/prerequisites, citing 'Advanced' workshops that require different prerequisites than those specified in the Ground Truth. Additionally, Agent A provided a much better user experience through the use of bold headers and clear spacing, whereas Agent B provided a dense wall of text.

Evolution step

[GAME OVER] Mercy Rule Triggered (Diff >= 2.0)!

Gemini 2.5 Pro

Google

20.8s

According to the New York Film Academy's (NYFA) guide, the **Development** stage is primarily the responsibility of the project producer for tasks like creating a synopsis and securing financing [1]. This initial phase is where a producer discovers a story or book, collaborates with a writer to prepare a first synopsis, and develops a package to pitch to potential financiers. The synopsis and script are crucial tools used to acquire the funding necessary to move the project into pre-production [1]. Based on NYFA’s screenwriting offerings, two specific 15-Week Online Workshops have prerequisites involving prior course completion or the submission of written materials. The first is the **15-Week Online Screenwriting II: Writing the Feature Film** workshop. Its prerequisite requires that applicants have either successfully completed NYFA’s “Screenwriting: Story & Structure Workshop” or submit a complete 3-5 page film treatment or a properly formatted 10-15 page script for faculty review prior to enrollment [2]. The second is the **15-Week Online TV Writing II: The Pilot Script** workshop. To enroll, applicants are required to have either completed the “NYFA TV Writing I Workshop” or submit a complete and properly formatted professional television spec script for faculty review and approval [3]. ## References [1] New York Film Academy. "The 7 Stages of Film Production." NYFA Blog. Accessed September 19, 2024. [2] New York Film Academy. "15-Week Online Screenwriting II: Writing The Feature Film." NYFA.edu. Accessed September 19, 2024. [3] New York Film Academy. "15-Week Online TV Writing II: The Pilot Script." NYFA.edu. Accessed September 19, 2024.

Grok 4

xAI

49.0s

The Development stage, as outlined in the New York Film Academy's (NYFA) guide to the 7 stages of film production, is primarily the responsibility of the project producer. This stage involves shaping the initial concept, including creating a 'first synopsis'—a concise one- to two-page document summarizing the story, characters, and themes—to pitch the project and secure financing from investors, studios, or grants [1]. During Development, the producer establishes the production company, develops the script from idea to treatment and screenplay, and prepares a budget, all aimed at making the project viable for funding. This precedes the separate Financing stage, where actual funds are raised, but the synopsis is crucial for attracting interest early on. Regarding NYFA's screenwriting school offerings, two 15-Week Online Workshops explicitly require prerequisites involving prior completion or submission of materials. The first is the "15-Week Online Advanced Screenwriting Workshop," which mandates that applicants have either completed NYFA's "15-Week Online Screenwriting Workshop" or submit a formatted feature-length screenplay for review [2]. This workshop focuses on refining advanced scripting techniques, building on foundational skills. The second is the "15-Week Online Advanced TV Writing Workshop," requiring applicants to have completed NYFA's "15-Week Online TV Writing Workshop" or submit a formatted television pilot script along with a series treatment [3]. It emphasizes developing multi-episode arcs and industry-standard TV formats. These prerequisites ensure participants have the necessary groundwork, aligning with NYFA's progressive curriculum for aspiring screenwriters. Both workshops are part of NYFA's online programs, designed for flexible, real-time learning with instructor feedback. (Word count: 278) ## References [1] New York Film Academy. (2023). What Are The 7 Stages of Film Production? Retrieved from https://www.nyfa.edu/student-resources/what-are-the-7-stages-of-film-production/ [2] New York Film Academy. (2024). 15-Week Online Advanced Screenwriting Workshop. Retrieved from https://www.nyfa.edu/online-workshops/screenwriting/advanced-screenwriting/ [3] New York Film Academy. (2024). 15-Week Online Advanced TV Writing Workshop. Retrieved from https://www.nyfa.edu/online-workshops/screenwriting/advanced-tv-writing/