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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'.
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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.
(hide)Dead Poets Society is a great model for multiple story lines and the development of friendships.
Charles chooses a femme fatale with whom to have an affair. Ideal set-up of the double cross. Sequences create empathy for Charles (despite infidelity and loss of his daughters transplant money) through blackmail and becoming a murder suspect.
(hide)Excellent story structure for a screenplay about the development of respect and friendship. The Prologue sets up the flash back narrative and book-ended tragic ending.
(hide)A comedy screenplay with a strong social undertone of 'tolerance' to people who are different.
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.
(hide)The prototype James Bond screenplay and a classic structure for a mystery investigation. The audience knows things before Bond as a way to create a sense of impending danger for him.
(hide)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.
(hide)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)The chase and pursuit structure begins again after Marie is murdered and Bourne is set-up.

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