If Story is King then Story Structure is Key!

T. Angela Terga

MIU/Adv. Scrriptwriting

Professor: M. Fink

Screenplay- David’s Story

Story Structure

Act 1

David, now 23 finds the guy who shot him years ago when he was 17 at the restaurant where he now works as a waiter.  He has a flashback, sweats and gets pale. He gets a gun from his car and wants to get him back. He decides to follow him.

Act  2

David follows Sean home. His friend calls him and offers to accompany him but he wants to do this alone. He confronts him at the door. Sean does not fight back or resist. Instead he is resigned to meet his fate and pay.

Act 3

David is disarmed by Sean’s candor. He leaves the scene unable to hurt Sean.  However, Sean was just putting on an act and wants to end David’s life next time.

 Two women travel by car along a highway. ANA, about 50, is

driving, the other TAHARAI, about 23 is pensive.

TAHARAI

I watched the news today.

ANA

What did you learn?

There was a man accused of murder

sentenced to life in prison.

ANA

Punishment and guilt do not go hand

in hand.

TAHARAI

What do you mean?

ANA

He may have killed for a good

enough reason to not feel guilty.

TAHARAI

Killing to eat is it not murdering?

ANA

Really? Says who?

TAHARAI

The laws of nature.

ANA

Good. You've learned a lot.

TAHARAI

What about to teach a lesson?

ANA

That too.

The radio newscast comes on.

ANNOUNCER (O.S.)

The Orion Oil Refinery spokesperson

has announced the death of two

guards, and millions lost in the

attack by terrorists thought to be

in Green Peace Movement.

ANA

Green Peace Justice.