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Action, Conflict and Obstacles

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Action, Conflict and Obstacles

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Action, Conflict and Obstacles book

Action, Conflict and Obstacles

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Action, Conflict and Obstacles book

ByJule Selbo
BookScreenplay

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Edition 1st Edition
First Published 2015
Imprint Routledge
Pages 16
eBook ISBN 9781315677033

ABSTRACT

This chapter discusses on action, conflict and obstacles in a screenplay. Action is movement of story, a sense that things are happening to character. Physical movement alone does not constitute true action. The true action of the scene is the progression of the story and the progression of the protagonist's character arc. Each action sequence needs to have some consequence. Conflict belongs in every scene and in every relationship. It creates drama, comedy, and adventure. The only real way to escalate physical conflict is to get the audience invested in the characters so they care who lives and dies. The eleven step story structure helps to create conflict. Conflict can be generated by not giving the characters what they need or what they want and creating obstacles. Obstacles test the protagonist and help him grow. At the climax of the film, the final obstacles are overcome and finally, after a grueling and emotional journey, the protagonist reaches his goal.

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