FIL 2130 - SCREENWRITING 2
ORIGINAL STORY OUTLINE
What is the name of the main character of the story (the Hero/Heroine, or Protagonist)?
In one or two sentences, WHAT is the story about? (The Premise)
What does the main character WANT to achieve in the story, or want to get in the story?
What does the main character NEED to learn from the experience of the story? What is
the CHARACTER ARC?
WHO or WHAT is the antagonist of the story?
What is the character’s EMOTIONAL BAGGAGE in the subconscious of the character?
(This is the thing that stops the character from being a complete happy person in
everyday life.)
How does the story begin - ACT I?
What is the 1st TURNING POINT?
What conflict happens in ACT 2A?
What is the MIDPOINT of ACT 2?
What conflict happens in ACT 2B?
What is the 2nd TURNING POINT?
What is the CLIMAX for Act 3? What is the wrap up at the end?