Screenplay Sequence-Scene Structure and Plot Summaries for Screenwriters

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So, what will ScreenWriting Science and the Screenplay Summaries do for you? Through an extensive analysis of screenplays from a broad spectrum of plot types and genres , ScreenWriting Science has identified the fundamental Scene-Sequence structure that is common to essentially all successful feature films. It is this structure that is captured in the Screenplay Summaries. The Screenplay Summaries will show you exactly how each screenplay uses the Scene and Sequence organization to present specific plot points to advance the story and create its emotional impact. In fact, you will see which Scenes in which Sequences are critical. So, choose movies that are similar to the one you are interested in using as a model in your own writing. You can also look at screenplays that cover your sub-plot. Along with your synopsis, the Screenplay Summaries immediately give you a detailed model of the event milestones, key plot point types, pacing, location changes, and the positioning of respite and exposition scenes of your story. The Scene and Sequence structure gives you the template to write the dialogue, action and location descriptions.

The Screenplay Summaries are 6-12 page PDF documents that capture both the events and structural organization of successful classic and contemporary movies. Each movie was selected as a representative from a broad spectrum of genres, plots and event types. You can use the Screenplay Summaries as Templates and Event Road Maps to guide and model your own writing, or simply enjoy reading to appreciate the construction of the story. Af ter purchasing Screenplay Summaries though our secure payment PayPal-linked system, you will be able to download the Summary directly to your computer. The download link is located in the invoice that will appear both on this site after your purchase and in an e-mail sent to your registration address for later use. Just click on 'Alphabetical Listing' for a full list and a brief description of the utility of each Screenplay Summary, or search the sub-directories if you know what you are looking for. Please note that new Screenplay Summaries are added regularly - so check back often.

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Billy Elliot Screenplay Summary

Billy Elliot is a lesson in how to superimpose a primary conflict (Billy's determination to participate in ballet against his family's and society's prejudice) in the context of a broader conflict (miner's...

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Breaking Away Screenplay Summary

Breaking Away has an ideal structure, clear plot points and a unique setting to follow for a 'coming-of-age' screenplay. Comes with a free PDF download of the script (8/12/78 draft)!

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Coyote Ugly Screenplay Summary

The Screenplay Summary sets out this classic storyline: Small-town girl (Violet) goes to the big city (Manhattan) and overcome internal conflicts (stage-fright and father's estrangement) to find love, success and fame (as a singer-song writer). <...

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Juno Screenplay Summary

Although Juno is straightforward, it for this reason that Juno makes an ideal starting point for the structure of most coming-of-age story narratives.

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Usual Suspects Screenplay Summary

This screenplay is a lesson on how to make an entire movie be foreshadowing for the final one minute of the film. One of the best endings ever written.

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When Harry Met Sally...

Built on the question of whether men and women can, 'Just be friends', this script forms a prototype romantic comedy of, 'Boy gets girl, boy looses girl, boy gets girl back'. The pacing, plot point timing and reversals are ideally placed.

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Double Indemnity Screenplay Summary

Use the Screenplay Summary to see how 'Double Indemnity' establishes the classic femme fatale-betrayal structure of a film noir. It is a lesson on the use of a voice-over narrative and making the flashback structure fit into the story conclusion....

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Legally Blonde Screenplay Summary

A unique character is placed into a fish-out-of-water scenario - and prevails.

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Memento Screenplay Summary

Probably the best utility of flashback ever made.

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Knocked Up Screenplay Summary

A well thought out plot with well positioned sub-plots. The diffuse Scene topics are clearly groups by the Sequence structure. The published screenplay is also available.

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