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Writing a feature film script has a very specific structure, with acts, sequences, plot points, scenes, etc. And all of these elements follow a defined form, in which our cinematic story must be told - a visual story between 90 and 120 pages. That’s not a lot of pages. Therefore, we must be acutely concerned with screenplay management, a.k.a. script economy. Sure, you’re telling a story, but you don’t have time to discover your way. You must know it. And you must be prudent as you go: start your story as late as you can, begin each scene at the last possible moment,…

Screenplay Genre: Animation / Adventure / Comedy Movie Time: 80 minutes 1. INCITING INCIDENT It’s Andy’s birthday and the toys are all worried about being replaced by a cool, new toy – especially because they’re moving into a new house. Suddenly, Andy runs into his room and pushes Woody off his bed to make room for his new toy: Buzz Lightyear. Buzz has a dramatic entrance as he exits his spaceship and introduces himself to the other toys. (00:14:08)