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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)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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A well crafted courtroom drama where success hinges of Kaffee's recognition of a subtle clue.
The Screenplay Summary shows how the Sequence structure escalates tension throughout this well-constructed screenplay of lies, deception and murder.
(hide)A straightforward plot about learning the importance of human connection and that coming-of-age can happen to adults. Interesting double narration.
(hide)A straightforward and beautiful love story set in an environmental escape and mission plot.
This remarkable film is an ideal model of the Sequence structure for a maniacal, futile journey.
Alien is a classic example of a pursuit story: Jaws, Predator and Jurassic Park.
A natural extension of Alien: Sequence Scene Structure of Aliens according to the 19-Sequence Model.
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.
(hide)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.
(hide)A superbly constructed mystery, with every danger in plain sight. Clues are presented and developed at a perfect pace. Excellent forshadowing.
(hide)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)Screenplay Sequence Scene Structure of Blackboard Jungle according to the 19-Sequence Model.
A wonderful example of a pursuer becomes the pursued structure with layers of depth and symbolism.
An ideal character study structure within a love story. Note how individual scenes are created by the specific plot points.
This screenplay uses short vignette Sequences to subtly advance the story.
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)A systematic progression through formulaic Sequences that follow clues to the villain, motive and means to execute the plan Bond will thwart.
(hide)Cast Away demonstrates a screenplay construction through a series of distinct Sequences delineated by changes in location and purpose in the story narrative.
(hide)Cellular is a relentless pursuit-chase--rescue script linked to a cell phone and kidnapping.
Chain Reaction has the classic Sequence structure of a Chased and Solve a Mystery format.
Robert Towne's beautifully balanced plot matched with strategic foreshadowing of clues.
A truly thrilling screenplay to visualize Sequence and Scene structure. Remarkable flashback organization.
Collateral is a well constructed and paced kidnapping-Escape-Rescue thriller.
A well-structured Flashback-Present framework of a murder investigation and love story.
The Conversation is an ideal example of an action film magnified in impact by the deep character development of the main character, Harry Caul.
(hide)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)Crash features several inter-related and independent stories that collide in this Well-structures screenplay that highlights racism.
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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