Screenplay Structure: Sequences

Notes:

  • a sequence is a self contained section of your story
  • a sequence is only about 10 to 15 minuets long
  • length ownership tension framework
  • the sequence is usually owned by one character
  • tension is what makes the audience have a invested interest
  • its the tension throughout out that engages an audience
  • in the beginning the wants or goals must be established

 

Notes:

  • the first sequence of the screen play is the most important part
  • the audience is always looking for a reason not to read the screenplay so you have to engage them in the first 10 pages
  • the first sequence introduces tone
  • tone is the mood of the story
  • never shit tone without an intention
  • you can create a hybrid by combining to aspects of a genera
  • it is essential to introduce the the character with a clear goal and well defined flaws
  • the status quo is how the world of the story is before the inciting incident
  • the world of the story refers to the specific elements of the story that the character lives in
  • the rules of the world must be clear and consistent
  • within the first 10 pages you must establish the dramatic situation
  • the inciting incident is the first major plot point of the story

 

Notes:

  • in sequence two it is important to continue to flesh out elements in sequence one
  • the inciting incident only opens to door to the predicament
  • your protagonist objective is key because in determines the direction of the story
  • the lock in divides act one and act two
  • once your protagonist is locked into the predicament there is no going back

 

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