Here's How All Movie Scenes Work...
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Timestamps:
2:13: Clearing up dialogue
5:47: The power of choice
7:18: Character hierarchy
9:05: Succession scene example
10:48: Scene objects
12:05: Steve Jobs scene example
14:51: Conclusion and scene formula
Story Q&A with Tyler Mowery 6/27/2023
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Story Q&A with Tyler Mowery 6/01/2023
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Story Q&A with Tyler Mowery 5/30/2023
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Creating Powerful Characters
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There’s nothing more eye rolling when watching a movie than the dreaded deus ex machina.
This is when an unexpected, often contrived, plot device appears suddenly and resolves a seemingly unsolvable problem in the story. It can make the story feel dissatisfying because it resolves the conflict without any meaningful contribution by the characters or using the established rules of the story world.
This is why it’s so important to implement SETUPS and PAYOFFS.
When setups and payoffs are used effectively, they can create a sense of inevitability and logic within the story, making the resolution earned and justified.
When there’s logic to the plot development, the stakes of the story feel real and the viewer is invested in the story.
A masterclass in the execution of setups and payoffs is the film ‘JFK’.
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You're Not Seeing the Big Picture of Your Screenplay
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Story Q&A with Tyler Mowery 5/25/2023
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A FULL Screenplay Breakdown
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Setups And Payoffs: Snowpiercer
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Story Q&A with Tyler Mowery 5/23/2023
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Why You Write Bad Scripts
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How To Fix Your Characters
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How To Write a TV Season
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Story Q&A with Tyler Mowery 5/18/2023
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What Makes an Ending Open-Ended?
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Stop Trying to Sell Your Screenplay! Do this instead...
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Story Q&A with Tyler Mowery 5/16/2023
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Why Jurassic Park is Simpler than You Think
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Creating Powerful Set Ups And Pay Offs
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Video Written and Recorded by Ricky Ackerley and Tyler Mowery
There’s nothing more eye rolling when watching a movie than the dreaded deus ex machina.
This is when an unexpected, often contrived, plot device appears suddenly and resolves a seemingly unsolvable problem in the story. It can make the story feel dissatisfying because it resolves the conflict without any meaningful contribution by the characters or using the established rules of the story world.
This is why it’s so important to implement SETUPS and PAYOFFS.
When setups and payoffs are used effectively, they can create a sense of inevitability and logic within the story, making the resolution earned and justified.
When there’s logic to the plot development, the stakes of the story feel real and the viewer is invested in the story.
A masterclass in the execution of setups and payoffs is the film ‘JFK’.
And if you’re interested in writing your great screenplay with the top development team, click the link below this video to work with us.
THE GOAL: Take in all user feedback to write the story as close to your vision as possible.
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What is TOP DEVELOPMENT?
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Story Q&A with Tyler Mowery 5/9/2023
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CONCEPT and LOGLINE Q&A with Tyler Mowery 4/25/2023
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Analyzing Sicario's Iconic Scenes
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When we talk about iconic scenes, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Usually it’s something flashy and big like the Mustafar battle in Revenge of the Sith or a T-rex fighting velociraptors in Jurassic Park.
But you don’t need a massive budget and crazy sci-fi concept to create iconic scenes. Scenes that are stripped back and simple can be just as impactful, if done correctly.
Sicario is a great example of a film with barebone, raw, iconic scenes that pack a punch.
In this video, we will explore what Sicario can teach us about how to create memorable scenes and set pieces.
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TOP Development Story Q&A with Tyler Mowery 4/25/2023
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How To Create POWERFUL Motifs
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A term you hear a lot in this channel is PHILOSOPHICAL CONFLICT. Philosophical Conflict defines the meaning of your story. It fuels the characters’ beliefs about the world, and it defines what they want and what lengths they will do to get it.
A story without Philosophical Conflict - is like building the Empire State Building on top of a sinkhole. Without it, you won’t have a meaningful story. So is it the foundation of your entire story? Right? No - Philosophical Conflict is your entire story.
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