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The Bank Job is based on real events and models a complex storyline with multiple characters. Note how each Scene sets-up or foreshadows (read more)

The Bank Job is based on real events and models a complex storyline with multiple characters. Note how each Scene sets-up or foreshadows a specific plot point.

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Use the Screenplay Summary to follow how to set up a story based on the manipulation of the main character by an enemy. As with most (read more)

Use the Screenplay Summary to follow how to set up a story based on the manipulation of the main character by an enemy. As with most Bond plot lines, the audience knows of dangers before Bond.

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A 'Stalking' plot, except the stalker (Barbara Covett) creepily hides in plain sight and only the viewer knows what Barbara's (read more)

A 'Stalking' plot, except the stalker (Barbara Covett) creepily hides in plain sight and only the viewer knows what Barbara's intentions are towards Sheba through her narration.

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Probably one of the best Pursuit-Escape screenplays to emulate, especially if you have multiple groups to keep track of (i.e. people (read more)

Probably one of the best Pursuit-Escape screenplays to emulate, especially if you have multiple groups to keep track of (i.e. people on submarines, ships, aircraft carriers and in government agencies).

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This story is the prototype of many 'Wrongfully Accused' story lines where the protagonist must elude capture, find out the (read more)

This story is the prototype of many 'Wrongfully Accused' story lines where the protagonist must elude capture, find out the truth and save the day.

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Excellent Rescue-Escape screenplay template. A scientist cannot persuade a town's inhabitants there is a real danger and they (read more)

Excellent Rescue-Escape screenplay template. A scientist cannot persuade a town's inhabitants there is a real danger and they should leave. When the volcano erupts, the scientist must rescue the woman he loves and her children.

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A straightforward plot structure that is ideal to emulate for a coming of age screenplay. The mystery surrounding the reclusive Ricky (read more)

A straightforward plot structure that is ideal to emulate for a coming of age screenplay. The mystery surrounding the reclusive Ricky Linderman adds depth.

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Cast Away demonstrates a screenplay construction through a series of distinct Sequences delineated by changes in location and purpose (read more)

Cast Away demonstrates a screenplay construction through a series of distinct Sequences delineated by changes in location and purpose in the story narrative.

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A well developed storyline focusing on an investigation of a murder and thwarting a plot to take over the world. I, Robot has similarities (read more)

A well developed storyline focusing on an investigation of a murder and thwarting a plot to take over the world. I, Robot has similarities to Michael Crichton's story lines of humans being threatened by our own technologies.

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