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Screenplay Structure Summaries
A complete list of the Screenplay Summaries available, plus DVD's, screenplays, books and posters.
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1 Heyes - Journal of ScreenwritingJournal of Screenwriting, Volume 3, Issue 2, pages 215-232 (2012): 'Development of a fundamental '19-Sequence Model- of screenplay
(read more)Journal of Screenwriting, Volume 3, Issue 2, pages 215-232 (2012): 'Development of a fundamental '19-Sequence Model- of screenplay and narrative film structure'.
(hide) The Bourne Identity StructureThe Screenplay Summary captures the 'Pursued-Becomes-the-Pursuer' structure - with the added dimensions that the protagonist
(read more)The Screenplay Summary captures the 'Pursued-Becomes-the-Pursuer' structure - with the added dimensions that the protagonist has amnesia and must solve the mystery of why he is being targeted.
(hide) Billy Elliot StructureBilly Elliot is a lesson in how to superimpose a primary conflict (Billy's determination to participate in ballet against his
(read more)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 strike in Margaret Thatcher's Britain).
(hide) Chinatown StructureRobert Towne's beautifully balanced plot matched with strategic foreshadowing of clues.
Enemy of the State Structure Enemy of the State has an excellent a pursuit-counter attack profile. Includes a free PDF download of the draft screenplay
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Enemy of the State has an excellent a pursuit-counter attack profile. Includes a free PDF download of the draft screenplay dated 2/10/97.
(hide) Little Miss Sunshine StructurePerfect Road Movie: Unique characters, common goal, complications and an underlying morality theme. Everybody has an underlying character
(read more)Perfect Road Movie: Unique characters, common goal, complications and an underlying morality theme. Everybody has an underlying character flaw and attribute.
(hide) The Matrix StructureThe Matrix interweaves multiple story lines and themes of rescue, love, faith and loyalty. The script is also one of the best examples
(read more)The Matrix interweaves multiple story lines and themes of rescue, love, faith and loyalty. The script is also one of the best examples of how to present exposition (the rules of the Real World, the Matrix and Agents).
(hide) Basic Instinct StrutureA superbly constructed mystery, with every danger in plain sight. Clues are presented and developed at a perfect pace. Excellent
(read more)A superbly constructed mystery, with every danger in plain sight. Clues are presented and developed at a perfect pace. Excellent forshadowing.
(hide) Alien Structure
Alien is a classic example of a pursuit story: Jaws, Predator and Jurassic Park.
When Harry Met Sally... StructureBuilt on the question of whether men and women can, 'Just be friends', this script forms a prototype romantic comedy of,
(read more)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 loses girl, boy gets girl back'. The pacing, plot point timing and reversals are ideally placed.
(hide) Spy Game StructureExcellent use of flashback to explain character's interpersonal relationships and motivations.
Casablanca StructureCasablanca demonstrates how to create drama through key Sequences that establish the conflicting needs for each character and shows
(read more)Casablanca demonstrates how to create drama through key Sequences that establish the conflicting needs for each character and shows how they are unified through Rick.
(hide) Coyote Ugly StructureThe Screenplay Summary sets out this classic storyline: Small-town girl (Violet) goes to the big city (Manhattan) and overcome internal
(read more)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).
(hide) On the Waterfront StructureScreenwriter Schulberg's flawless master piece is a wonderful way to understand screenplay structure. Read and emulate.
Juno Structure Juno makes an ideal starting point for the structure of most coming-of-age story narratives. Includes a free PDF download
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Juno makes an ideal starting point for the structure of most coming-of-age story narratives. Includes a free PDF download of an undated screenplay.
(hide) Inception StructureThe Structure Summary clearly shows the construction of the multiple dream layers.
Citizen Kane StructureA truly thrilling screenplay to visualize Sequence and Scene structure. Remarkable flashback organization.
Blade Runner StructureA wonderful example of a pursuer becomes the pursued structure with layers of depth and symbolism.
The Usual Suspects StructureThis 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
(read more)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.
(hide) Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone StructureThe Screenplay Summary shows how the storyline is mostly set-up of Harry's amazing world and challenges. The script is full of
(read more)The Screenplay Summary shows how the storyline is mostly set-up of Harry's amazing world and challenges. The script is full of fascinating exposition. Note how the rescue of the Sorcerer's Stone (classic McGuffan) isn't initiated until the end of Act II.
(hide) The Net StructureA well constructed Chase-Solve the Mystery structure with a computer disk McGuffan.
