In 2022, Hollywood made $7,320,000,000 through storytelling.
99% of the movies used the same story framework.
Here’s a breakdown (including clips from your favorites):
Introduction:
Show the character & their world:
Open loops to capture and maintain attention.
Without loops, your story will fall flat. The Intro in the make-or-break moment.
Conflict:
The conflict puts the story in motion.
It propels the main character into taking action.
The conflict always:
•Introduces a problem
•Creates empathy with the hero
•Leaves the audience on the edge of their seats
First turning point:
The hero makes a decision that puts them in uncharted territory.
This raises the stakes & creates uncertainty.
Answer:
•What will happen?
•Where will the hero go?
•What problems will the hero encounter?
Midpoint:
This is where a major shift happens.
It's either the hero's success or failure.
A revelation happens.
The heroes:
•Point of view shifts
•Begins a transformation
•Receives support from outside sources
Second turning point:
Another significant event happens:
•Failure
•Obstacles
•Death of a character
The second turning point highlights what the hero has to do to achieve the final goal.
Climax:
This is the peak problem of the story.
The culmination of subplots forms one big gang.
This is where the hero becomes tested:
Resolution:
This is where the conflict is solved.
Determine whether the resolution is happy or sad.
Ending on a positive note will leave a better impression on your audience.
TLDR:
Intro - Up
Conflict - No Country For Old Men
First Turning Point - Romeo + Juliet (1996)
Midpoint - From Dusk til Dawn
Second turning point - The Dark Knight
Climax - Lord of the Rings (Return of the King)
Resolution - The Martian
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