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Narrative film
Short Film
A classic 8–12 minute three-act short with a single protagonist and a clear turning point.
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genre
Drama
tone
Intimate
aspect ratio
16:9
estimated duration
10 min
Story beats
- 1. Setup — Introduce the protagonist, their world and what they want.
- 2. Inciting incident — Something disrupts the routine.
- 3. Confrontation — The protagonist pursues the goal and meets resistance.
- 4. Climax — The decisive choice.
- 5. Resolution — The new normal.
Characters
- Protagonist leadGuarded, observant, quietly determined
- Catalyst supportingWarm, impulsive, disarming
Scenes
160s
Opening image
INT. APARTMENT - MORNING
Establish the protagonist alone in their daily routine.
290s
The disruption
EXT. STREET - DAY
An unexpected encounter changes the plan.
3120s
Rising stakes
INT. WORKPLACE - DAY
The protagonist tries and fails.
4150s
The choice
EXT. ROOFTOP - DUSK
Confrontation and decision.
560s
Closing image
INT. APARTMENT - NIGHT
Mirror of the opening, changed.