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Movie Breakdown - The Matrix

In the this tutorial we’re going breakdown The Matrix structure in detail looking at acts, beats, sequences and characters. 1999’s ‘The Matrix’ is classic Ac...

Empathy in Screenplays - Hooking your audience Part 1

Want to know how to hook your audience in just a couple of pages of your screenplay - then you need to understand empathy. In this first episode, we’ll focus...

The Inciting Incident and Call to Adventure

In this video we will cover how the Inciting Incident and Call to Adventure work together to draw the reluctant hero into Act 2 For the downloads visit www.c...

Stakes in Movies - Hooking your audience Part 2

High Stakes for your hero are vital in hooking your audience. Here’s a simple guide to raising the stakes in movies For the downloads visit www.clickimaginat...

Writing Villains: Tips for Creating a Terrifying Antagonist

Creating Characters Series: Part 1. Tips and Tricks for creating a perfect villain. Avoid the 'bad guy' cliche by creating a villain that's believable and mo...

Story Outline: The Easy Way

Learn how to create a Story Outline, 'old school' using just a whiteboard and a few pens. No need for expensive software. Using basic Act Structure and the K...

What is a Character Arc - A Simple Guide

What is a character Arc and how can you use them in your screenplay. Understanding the basics of a Character Arc is fundamental to storytelling and visualisi...

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