Film Formula Crossword

2. Pages one through ten of a screenplay where we learn the rules of the world before the adventure starts and all the important characters are introduced.
4. A scene in a movie where we see the hero do something kind and helpful that makes us like them, also the name of the screenwriting book we use in class
7. The first thing you see in a film. First Impression of what a movie is. The starting point of the hero.
10. When someone says a question or statement that is the heart or main idea of the movie. This should happen on page five.
11. A second storyline that contributes to the main story (or A story). It is often a love story or a story about friendship.
12. A moment/event that changes everything for the hero. It’s life-changing and usually bad news. Example: Hunger Games, when Prym is called to be a tribute and Katniss volunteers to go in her place. Also called the "call to adventure."
13. This is where something big happens that turns the protagonist's world upside down. The end of the beginning (or first act) of the film.
14. The character who works against the main character.

1. Where the movie delivers on the "promise of the premise." For example this is where a medieval adventure movie would have sword fights, or a cop movie might put a car chase. This section of the film is where most of the clips for the movie trailer will come from.
3. In a film the theme is usually stated by a ______ character
5. The event that pulls the main protagonist into the story. This kicks off the problem.
6. Flaws in the main character(s) that they will need to change in order to succeed.
8. The character in the story the audience is rooting for. The main character.
9. Where the protagonist wrestles with what they will do about the catalyst.