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40 Scene Beat Sheet

The document outlines the basic plot structure of a three-act story, with each act broken down further. Act I introduces the main characters and story premise. Act IIA develops the story and B-story. Act IIB raises the stakes as obstacles build towards the climax. Act III resolves the storylines begun in the earlier acts through a final confrontation and conclusion.

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40 Scene Beat Sheet

The document outlines the basic plot structure of a three-act story, with each act broken down further. Act I introduces the main characters and story premise. Act IIA develops the story and B-story. Act IIB raises the stakes as obstacles build towards the climax. Act III resolves the storylines begun in the earlier acts through a final confrontation and conclusion.

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ACT I ACT II A ACT II B ACT III

1. (Opening image) 11. (Break into two) 21. (Bad guys close in) 31. (Break into three)
2. (Theme stated) 12. (B-story) 22. 32.
3. (Setup) 13. (Promise of the premise) 23. 33.
4. 14. 24. 34.
5. 15. 25. 35.
6. (Catalyst) 16. 26. 36.
7. (Debate) 17. 27. 37.
8. 18. 28. (All is lost) 38. (Finale)
9. 19. 29. 39.
10. 20. (Midpoint) 30. (Dark night of the soul) 40. (Final image)

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