Screenplay Structure Summaries

Journal 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'.

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Excellent Mission - Quest Structure set in 'Real-Time', with terrifying consequences for failure. The two British Privates, (read more)

Excellent Mission - Quest Structure set in 'Real-Time', with terrifying consequences for failure. The two British Privates, Tom and Will, face credible obstacles and unforeseen challenges. The startling death in Sequence 6 sets up the emotional resolution of the mission in Sequence 19. Sequence 9 establishes the distinct possibility that the mission will fail - with dire consequences. The story is a metaphor of War.

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The Screenplay Summary shows how the Sequence structure escalates tension throughout this well-constructed screenplay of lies, deception (read more)

The Screenplay Summary shows how the Sequence structure escalates tension throughout this well-constructed screenplay of lies, deception and murder.

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A straightforward plot about learning the importance of human connection and that coming-of-age can happen to adults. Interesting (read more)

A straightforward plot about learning the importance of human connection and that coming-of-age can happen to adults. Interesting double narration.

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This is an excellent 'trapped-rescue-escape' template that directly links the efforts of the trapped with the efforts of (read more)

This is an excellent 'trapped-rescue-escape' template that directly links the efforts of the trapped with the efforts of the rescuers. Distinct sequence structure.

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A circle-of-life and coming-of-age sequence structure filled with all of life's experiences. Appropriate for audiences at all (read more)

A circle-of-life and coming-of-age sequence structure filled with all of life's experiences. Appropriate for audiences at all stages of life. Plot points are the events associated with life's turning points.

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A 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. 

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Billy 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).

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Casablanca 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.

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A systematic progression through formulaic Sequences that follow clues to the villain, motive and means to execute the plan Bond (read more)

A systematic progression through formulaic Sequences that follow clues to the villain, motive and means to execute the plan Bond will thwart.

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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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