Blake Snyder's 15-beat feature film template. From opening image to final image, with placeholders for every key beat. Ideal for first-time feature writers.
OPENING IMAGE — Page 1
Visual snapshot of the protagonist's world before the change. The opposite of the final image. [Opening image]
THEME STATED — Page 5
Someone (often not the protagonist) states the theme of the movie. [Theme statement]
SETUP — Pages 1-10
Establish characters, world, and what's missing. [Setup]
+ 12 more scenes