Anatomy of a screenplay

How to

write screenplay

With rare exception, all movies

have similar

structure.

Point #1

 Opening & Closing Images

Virtual representation of the entire story

Point #2

Inciting Incident

Event that changes the course of the main character’s life.

Point #3

First Act Break

 The end of the character introduction and Now story

ready to go

Point #4

Interval

After the initial setbacks something happens that changes the fortunes of

the better

Point #5

Point of Commitment

Main character reaffirms

his commitment to his

goal

Point #6

All is lost

Hero experience an extreme setback

Point #7

The Climax

Character Gather His resources and

all the lessons learned in ‘All is

lost’ will pay off in the climax

Point #8

The Resolution

Almost done. Hero enjoys the

fruits of his labour

if its a happy ending

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