STRUCTURE
What crucial plot point do we typically find at the end of Sequence 1?
Inciting Incident
How many sequences make up Act 2?
4.
How long is a typical Sequence 1?
What relationship acts as a bounce board for our protagonist's transformative arc?
Main Relationship
In Tina's film, where does a disastrous mining accident occur?
The Congo
Sequence 6
Typically a 1-3 minute prelude to Sequence 1.
Hook
A piece of dialogue, action, prop, sound, or music, that is introduced early on and brought back in a meaningful way later.
Plant Payoff
A character who usually imparts wisdom onto our protagonist, but may also be misleading them
Mentor
In Alejo's film, what deeply held secret does Jack tell Gladys at the end of Sequence 3?
He's gay.
What is the structural term for the problem that arises from the inciting incident?
Predicament
At which point in our film should we see the beginnings of our protagonist transformation/and or addressing their flaw?
End of Sequence 4.
In which sequences do we, as an audience, typically hear about our protagonist's plan to achieve their goal as it's put into motion?
Sequence 3 or 4
Our protagonist's flaw is meant to be directly tied into what other aspect of our film?
Theme
In Brandon's film, what landmark is the target for the Captain's mission?
A stadium.
Which sequence focuses predominately on subplots and rising action?
Sequence 5
In which sequences can we most commonly find flashbacks?
Sequence 2 & 6
In which sequences do we tend to stay in real time rather than utilizing time jumps?
Sequences 5-7
Name the four corners of a character diamond.
Leading Trait, Habitual Trait, Unique Skill or Attribute, Flaw
In Jimmie's film, what do the group of college kids find underneath a potted plant?
What is typically the shortest sequence in an eight sequence structure?
Sequence 8
Found in Sequence 7, what is the moment in which it's made clear whether or not our protagonist has overcome their flaw or succumbed to it?
Critical Choice
Describe the what a S.M.A.R.T goal refers to.
Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Realistic, Timebound Goal
Describe the archetype of an Ally to our protagonist.
A character that supports our protagonist without having any real transformative arc.
In Natalia's film, what is the inciting incident?
Carlos hears about a soccer tournament with a cash prize.