The 3 elements of a Dude With A Problem are:
1) An innocent hero who is dragged into a mess without asking for it — or even aware of how he got involved.
2) A sudden event that thrusts our innocent(s) into the world of hurt — and it comes without warning.
3) A life or death battle is at stake — and the continued existence of an individual, family, group, or society is in question.
Thriller Beat Sheet
Credited for transforming music videos into an art form, Thriller hits the Blake Snyder's story beats.
Lights Out Beat Sheet
Is it possible to get primal and scary in a little over two minutes?
Taken Beat Sheet
Learn how to structure your screenplay by seeing how Bresson and Kamen structured theirs.
Game of Thrones Pilot – “Winter Is Coming” Beat Sheet
The first beats of a mini-series.
The Walking Dead Pilot – “Days Gone By” Beat Sheet
A one-hour tv drama hits the beats.
The Martian Beat Sheet
See why the film, directed by Ridley Scott, is everything a book-to-film adaptation should be.
Room Novel Beat Sheet
As acclaim grows for the film version of Room, here's the beat sheet for the original novel.
Inside Out Beat Sheet
The brilliant Disney Pixar film hits the beats, creating a story that resonates for all ages.
The Lego Movie Beat Sheet
Check out the perfect structure of this popular film.
Gone Girl Beat Sheet
The hit movie asks primal questions of a marriage.
