Filmcourage 11 Ways To Structure A Screenplay
Apr 14, 2020
Dive into the art of storytelling with insights on emotional journeys and protagonist growth. Explore screenplay structure, from traditional three acts to more intricate seven-act formats. Discover the significance of character motivation and escalating conflict, while learning to visualize dramatic intensity through unique charts. The podcast emphasizes crucial turning points and the evolution of character flaws to drive narratives forward. Gain practical techniques for crafting compelling and structured screenplays that resonate with audiences.
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Six-Stage Emotional Journey
- Story's primary goal is to elicit emotion by taking the hero through six transformational stages.
- These stages map to specific percentages of a screenplay to guide pacing and emotional beats.
Use A Midpoint Commitment
- At the midpoint force a point of no return that makes the hero fully commit and burn their bridges.
- Then escalate complications and raise stakes toward a major setback near three-quarters in.
Acts As Strategy Shifts
- Define acts by shifts in a character's strategy rather than arbitrary page counts.
- When the protagonist adopts a new strategy, you've crossed into a new act.
